Sakura Bloom
It’s amazing how donning quality fabrics can improve your posture and relax your breath, and those attributes come in particularly handy when you’re baby wearing. To inspire good form, check out Sakura Bloom’s gorgeous, eco-friendly, and gift-ready (packaged in a bamboo box) baby slings. Functionally, these slings are machine washable, reversible, adjustable, breathable, and comfortable. Fashionably, Sakura’s line includes linen and silk collections where the deliciously elegant neutral or vibrant fabric pairings make everything from mom sweats to workday suiting look fabulous.
Want to win a Sakura Bloom sling*? Here’s how:
*The winner will receive a sling of their choice from either the linen essential collection (value $160) or the silk essential collection (value $198)!
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Wow. In the silk essential collection, I *love* the colors in the chocolate - terracotta sling. As you said, I think it would make me look elegant no matter how much spit up I had all over me!!
Posted by: mamatopeanut | January 16, 2008 8:18 AM
In the silk Artisan collection, the sakura bloom stripe is one of the most vibrant I have ever seen.
Posted by: Tina Rath | January 16, 2008 8:56 AM
I love the flor sling from the luxe collection, gorgeous! i'd love to win one of the slings sinec I'm a nursing mother of an 11 week old and have 2 older kids to care for. Could always use the free hands ;)
Posted by: caly | January 16, 2008 9:06 AM
Hard to say which is my favorite! Is it the essential silk collection because they're just so beautiful? Or the simple linen because they look so comfy for baby? I'll go with simple linen baby looks like they'd stay extra cool in the summer :-)
So pretty!
Posted by: Sharon R | January 16, 2008 9:07 AM
WOW, slings have come a long way since I had my first child in 1993...
These slings are truly works of art.
I particularly love the silk essentials collection in licorice ~ silver, but they are all just gorgeous!
Posted by: Gina | January 16, 2008 9:19 AM
I love the Bloom silk essentials luxe rioja because it was inspired by the silky red wines of Spain. Also because they are machine washable. ;-) Thanks and Happy 2008!!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 16, 2008 9:21 AM
These look sooo wonderful~!! My physical therapist has been telling me to get one of these to ease the strain in my back!!! I would love to try one! The linen ones look so good!
Posted by: Mona | January 16, 2008 9:31 AM
I love the Black linen edged with Ginger dupioni silk - so pretty - and I know my little one would love to feel so close to me!
Posted by: JewelsHud | January 16, 2008 9:33 AM
Truly beautiful pieces! Its very difficult to choose one! This would make an amazing gift for the many expectant moms that I know! Right now, since I do have to choose - I am going with the silk essential of licorice ~ slate. GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: Kerrie | January 16, 2008 9:34 AM
Wow, the slings are beautiful! I really like the storm/cloud in the essential linen collection...
Posted by: Amy | January 16, 2008 9:39 AM
I am absolutely in LOVE with the luna organic. Those slings are just WOW!
Posted by: Brennan | January 16, 2008 9:41 AM
These are beautiful! I really like the silk essential licorice ~ orchid. Thank you for the great givewaway!
Posted by: Shannon B. | January 16, 2008 9:42 AM
the sakura bloom stripe..how beautiful :)
Posted by: kathy pease | January 16, 2008 9:48 AM
I like the black berry strip!
Posted by: Rebecca Peters | January 16, 2008 9:50 AM
I love the pomegranate stripe silk one!!! The colors are great!! What a wonderful contest!
Posted by: jess | January 16, 2008 9:52 AM
Wow, that is gorgeous!! I love the artisan collection - especially white water.
Posted by: Lauren | January 16, 2008 9:53 AM
These are gorgeous. The Silk Artisan in River Rock Stripe has such pleasing, soothing colors.
Posted by: Brandy | January 16, 2008 9:57 AM
I adore the Silk Artisian collection, especially the river rock stripe. My second sling would be the papay stripe. Then maybe pomegranate or blackberry.
The slings are beautiful. I could not find the information on if they are padded at the shoulder, essential for comfort, but too much is awkward to wear.
Posted by: Qtpies7~ | January 16, 2008 9:57 AM
The silk essential in licorice ~ slate is wonderful. It would be perfect for a baby boy or girl and the darker colors would hide any stains.
Posted by: Erin Daly | January 16, 2008 10:00 AM
i love the espresso / blush it is so elegant and would be perfect for those gatherings where you have to look your best
Posted by: Pamela Hansen | January 16, 2008 10:06 AM
The Pomegranate Stripe is very pretty.
Posted by: Annette | January 16, 2008 10:13 AM
Silk Artisian
Posted by: Shannon Baas | January 16, 2008 10:15 AM
For function and something I'd wear everyday- the linen hana stone~licorice is perfect and gorgeous... If I had all the neccessities, I'd drool over the silk artisan slings- YUM! (btw, I'm guessing based on my and the other above comments that the deadline for entering is actually midnight the 17th! I sure hope so! :D)
Posted by: Sylvia | January 16, 2008 10:23 AM
These are beautiful! My favorite is the silk artisan in white water. Or maybe my favorite is the the silk luxe in moondance.
Posted by: Alexa Whitehead | January 16, 2008 10:23 AM
The silk essentials collection is beautiful, as a mother of boys the licorice-slate really appeals to me. I love how elegant they all are!
Posted by: Karla | January 16, 2008 10:25 AM
Wow, beautiful. I'd love one from the silk essentials line - in chocolate/pretty much any color they offer. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: jenna | January 16, 2008 10:26 AM
Beautiful. Ilove the Chocolate.
Posted by: Teresa Moon | January 16, 2008 10:43 AM
I love the Silk Artisan Collection, especially the Sakura Bloom Stripe.
Posted by: Susan Chester | January 16, 2008 10:47 AM
How beautiful! I do own a cotton sling that I like, but never imagined there were dressier versions out there. The ginger-bluestar combination is both soft and stunning.
Posted by: Kaesmene Banks | January 16, 2008 10:48 AM
I like the linen essential in driftwood avocado! Great site!
Posted by: Eileen Burke | January 16, 2008 10:51 AM
The idea of using silk is fabulous - it's lightweight and must feel so soft on baby's skin! I LOVE the colors under the Luxe Collection - especially Verde and Moondance. Either one is perfect for a girl or boy and can match any outfit mom wears! I also love the Chocolate/Terracotta combo in the essential collection...
Posted by: Allison | January 16, 2008 10:53 AM
They are all lovely! In linen, I love the driftwood/pool essential sling. In silk, my favorite is the artisan river rock stripe. Wow!
Posted by: Naomi | January 16, 2008 10:58 AM
I love the Linen essential collection because most of the colors are very neutral.
Posted by: Carrie Zeiter | January 16, 2008 11:00 AM
I love the ginger-champagne color in the Silk Essential line. Beautiful! Would love to win this!
Posted by: Heather R. | January 16, 2008 11:00 AM
i like the silk luxe in moondance.
Posted by: Dora Meredith | January 16, 2008 11:03 AM
GInger, Bluestar would be my choice=) in silk. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Jenny M | January 16, 2008 11:09 AM
I love the Expresso-periwinkle from the Hana collection
Posted by: Amber | January 16, 2008 11:09 AM
Ginger/bluestar is my favorite in silk. Thanks!
Posted by: Jenny Miller | January 16, 2008 11:11 AM
I LOVE the chocolate and violet silk sling from the essential collection! I also really like the midnight and flax linen sling from the essential collection. So very pretty!
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2008 11:11 AM
Licorice/silver is my favorite.
Posted by: Jay | January 16, 2008 11:12 AM
Hi, The linen simple collection appeals to me very much! Thanks,Cindi
Posted by: Cindi Hoppes | January 16, 2008 11:14 AM
The silk essential in licorice ~ slate is wonderful. It would be perfect for a baby boy or girl.
Posted by: Amanda | January 16, 2008 11:14 AM
wow, this is just wonderful. i've never seen anything like it and wish they had this when my children were small.. i have a 1 mo old granddaughter and this would be awesome to have. the silk lavender/licorice is my favorite.
Posted by: Linda Price | January 16, 2008 11:14 AM
I love the ginger/bluestar sling!
Posted by: Bich Nguyen | January 16, 2008 11:16 AM
I love the Hana collection- simple and elegant!
Posted by: Bree | January 16, 2008 11:17 AM
Pomegranate Stripe is my favorite
Posted by: valerie mabrey | January 16, 2008 11:21 AM
I Love the linen simple collection. Midnight & driftwood are my favorites. They call the collection simple but it looks anything but. I love that it is machine washable
Posted by: Marleen Sandrik | January 16, 2008 11:22 AM
the waterlily sling from the silk artisan collection is beautiful!!
Posted by: Erin | January 16, 2008 11:36 AM
Pomegranate Stripe!
Posted by: JoAnn U | January 16, 2008 11:38 AM
Gorgeous and functional - what's not to love? The linen petal/flax combination calms even me and I'm a woman brimming with excitement at the news that I'll be a first time grandma this year! What a wonderful gift this would make.
Posted by: Barbara Johnson | January 16, 2008 11:38 AM
I love the luna organic :0)
Posted by: Bebemiqui | January 16, 2008 11:38 AM
The color of the moondance, silk luxe sling is like that of the midnight sky in Laos reflecting off the Mekong River. A stylish mom could bring her baby in any of these silk slings to a black tie event and be the hit of the party. What a gorgeous collection of fabrics that you use.
Posted by: Nicole P | January 16, 2008 11:42 AM
My favorite is the river rock stripe.
Posted by: Talitha Lee | January 16, 2008 11:53 AM
Love the linen essential-these are so pretty!!!
Posted by: Beth | January 16, 2008 11:57 AM
Wow, this is a great giveaway! The Sakura Bloom slings are the new and most hip baby carriers. The baby gets to snuggle close to their parents and feel their heart beats. The fact that they are silk and come in a variety of colors and prints is even better.
Posted by: April V. | January 16, 2008 12:02 PM
These are amazing slings. I love the silk ginger champagne one. I think the silk collection would be more luxirious for both me and baby.
Posted by: Shawna | January 16, 2008 12:04 PM
I would choose the simple collection....the storm color is beautiful!
Posted by: SaLisa | January 16, 2008 12:09 PM
These slings are so beautiful. It looks as if your baby is wrapped in pure silk. They seem more natural than those slings you purchase in a department store. I would love to wrap my new son in one of the slings in the hana collection.
Posted by: FABIOLA ALEXIS | January 16, 2008 12:11 PM
i like the Forest and Spruce silk collection!
Posted by: jessie | January 16, 2008 12:13 PM
I love the linen storm! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kristen | January 16, 2008 12:16 PM
Wow, everything in the silk artisan collection is just WOW, especially the sakura bloom stripe!
Posted by: kristen | January 16, 2008 12:17 PM
I would love to win the hana black-ginger for my wife. Thanks
Posted by: Mitch Brevard | January 16, 2008 12:19 PM
I love all the luxe slings. The plum color is my favorite.
Posted by: Laura McMullan | January 16, 2008 12:22 PM
I love the Linen Essential line. They are so beautiful, much nicer than my present sling which my son has pretty much worn out.
Posted by: P Hafner | January 16, 2008 12:22 PM
I love moondance in the silk luxe collection!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 16, 2008 12:26 PM
I am in love with the silk essential sling in licorice ~ lavender colors! Simply wonderful!
Posted by: Joanna Smith | January 16, 2008 12:30 PM
I like the silk artisian collection the best, and my favorite there being the Pomegranate stripe. Simply lovely!
Posted by: jenny kerr | January 16, 2008 12:32 PM
The chocolate/teal silk sling is GORGEOUS, perfect for any gathering or party!
Posted by: tuesday | January 16, 2008 12:37 PM
Oh it's so hard to choose which I like, but I have to say that the forest/spruce color combination in the silk essential collection is absolutely gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls | January 16, 2008 12:40 PM
I like the linen, stone/licorice or storm/cloud. It would be so nice to have a lightweight pretty sling!
Posted by: Krista H | January 16, 2008 12:43 PM
Hmmm, hard to say. Anything with orange gets my interest. I like the Chocolate/Terracotta in the Essential Silk Collection, I like the Pomegranate Stripe in the Artisan Silk Collection, and the Espresso color combos in the Hana Linen Collection. Oh jeez, then there's the Canyon color in the Simple Linen Collection. I love fabric, so it's hard to choose just one.
I appreciate the small business/socially responsible aspect of Sakura Bloom and would love to support more businesses started by moms.
Posted by: andrea h | January 16, 2008 12:48 PM
I like the bayou color in the linen simple collection.
Posted by: Melissa Markham | January 16, 2008 12:54 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Wow--these slings are extraordinary. I love the linen hana black~ginger. It'd be great for our little baby-to-be and (I think) my husband would even wear it!
Posted by: Stacey C. | January 16, 2008 12:55 PM
The Silk Artisian Collection in Pomegranate stripe is gorgeous !
Posted by: Linda | January 16, 2008 12:56 PM
The silk Waterlily is my favorite!
Posted by: Jenna | January 16, 2008 12:57 PM
Wow, these are absolutely gorgeous. I love the Jewels and the Blackberry Stripe, both from the Silk, Artisan collection.
Posted by: Vida Forrest | January 16, 2008 1:08 PM
Ha. Again proving my great/expensive taste my absolute favorite is Moondance from the Luxe collection. Though, as far as collections as a whole go, I prefer the artisan collection. I love the bright color patterns juxtaposed with the solids. They remind me of the slings the native indian women in Mexico use, but with a modern twist. So pretty.
Posted by: Cathy | January 16, 2008 1:13 PM
I think the silk Luxe collection is amazing. The Verde is a fabulous color. I also loved the Licorice/lavender from the silk essentials collection. These are fabulous looking any woman would love to use one!!
Posted by: Jenn H | January 16, 2008 1:13 PM
It is hard to choose! Since this would be a luxury above what I would buy for myself I would pick the silk chocolate ~ blush. Not the most practical but definitely the most beautiful!
Posted by: Abby M | January 16, 2008 1:23 PM
I love the Rioja in the Luxe collection. Beautiful!
Posted by: Monica B. | January 16, 2008 1:26 PM
The silk luxe in moondance would be quite nice. We've got baby #7 coming and this would be perfect.
Posted by: Amy Moore | January 16, 2008 1:26 PM
I love the colors for the Starlight in the Silk Artisan collection. It would go with a lot of different looks.
Posted by: Kim | January 16, 2008 1:27 PM
wish they had these when I had kids. The silk ones sound dreamy.
Posted by: veronica sandberg | January 16, 2008 1:27 PM
I love forest ~ spruce color from the silk collection the best, but would like to admit that they all look very pretty!
Posted by: Lana | January 16, 2008 1:28 PM
I would love to have one of these for my baby due in March. I drool over their site - especially the Silk WhiteWater style.
Posted by: Kalli O. | January 16, 2008 1:29 PM
My wife adores the Silk Artisian collection---but she says its too hard to just choose one.
Posted by: David Bertolo | January 16, 2008 1:33 PM
Wow - they are all so beautiful, but I absolutely ADORE the silk artisan collection (especially the anise stripe). I would treasure a gift like that to keep my baby close.
Posted by: Melissa M | January 16, 2008 1:35 PM
Wow, the White Water in the artisan silk collection takes my breath away!
Posted by: Jenny | January 16, 2008 1:41 PM
The Flor Silk!! Please randomly pick me!
Posted by: Brooke | January 16, 2008 1:44 PM
I love the artisan silk collection, the slings are beautiful. If I picked today I would pick the blackberry stripe from that collection. The purple/burganyish stripes are so pretty
Posted by: Noreen | January 16, 2008 1:44 PM
The silk luxe collection is the ultimate in luxury. If I had the money I would buy the verde sling. I love the green (with a hint of blue). So beautiful!!
Posted by: Barbara | January 16, 2008 1:47 PM
I like the simple linen in persimmon or the essential linen in driftwood~cloud.
Posted by: Crystal | January 16, 2008 1:49 PM
Wow all of the collections are a work of art. I love the storm-lilac from the linen essential collection. The colors are amazing.
Posted by: erin | January 16, 2008 1:57 PM
They are so ooo oooo beautiful, I don't know how to pick. I tend to like things like the essential silk ginger-champagne....but since I would be giving it to someone I would love to have a gift certicate.
Posted by: Betty Nations | January 16, 2008 2:00 PM
I liked the silk Artisan collection, the papaya stripe and river rock stripe would be my favorites
Posted by: Vicki Wurgler | January 16, 2008 2:01 PM
I like the chocolate blush silk essential sling.
Posted by: Becky | January 16, 2008 2:06 PM
The hana collection in the black ginger is my favorite, they are all gorgeous!
Posted by: Kari P. | January 16, 2008 2:11 PM
They are all so beautiful! I love the silk essential in chocolate-teal or licorice-slate.
Posted by: Donna | January 16, 2008 2:12 PM
i like the driftwood-pool from the linen essentials collection
Posted by: brandy w | January 16, 2008 2:20 PM
I love the simple collection! The petal one is great!!
Posted by: lisa v | January 16, 2008 2:20 PM
Me please! My birthday is Friday ;) I would loooooove one of these!!!! I really like the silk artisan collection especially papaya stripe!
Posted by: taryn | January 16, 2008 2:32 PM
love them linen in lavender would be great.
Posted by: Bonnie G | January 16, 2008 2:52 PM
I really like the espresso blush sling, in the linen-hana collection, it is so nice, and the colors would go with just about anything.
Posted by: Janice J | January 16, 2008 2:54 PM
I love the flax and cream from the essential line! I have been wanting one of these forever!!! They are so awesome!
Posted by: Brit | January 16, 2008 2:54 PM
From the Hana linen collection I like the stone/licorice design!
Posted by: Camille Wilson | January 16, 2008 2:58 PM
luna organic are sweet
Posted by: sandy | January 16, 2008 3:00 PM
In the silk essentials I love the licorice~slate combination.
Posted by: Hillary | January 16, 2008 3:00 PM
I really like the White water silk sling.
Posted by: Tricia McCammack | January 16, 2008 3:01 PM
The essential linen line looks great. Love the driftwood slings in that collection. Very pretty and likely cool for spring/summer.
Posted by: Corinne | January 16, 2008 3:01 PM
I like the essential collection in the shade storm-cloud. But any of the designs are absolutely beautiful...I will wear baby all day with this!! Thanks!
Posted by: Susanne | January 16, 2008 3:08 PM
The elegant style of the Sakura Bloom essential silk collection is incredible - truly unique and unlike any other sling collection I've seen. The chocolate-terracotta sling is particularly eye-catching, and would be equally spectacular paired with jeans and a T on a summer day or with a simple brown dress for a formal wedding.
Posted by: Caitlin D. | January 16, 2008 3:15 PM
the black berry stripis so fine
Posted by: susan varney | January 16, 2008 3:15 PM
These are so beautiful! I love the silk Essential line, especially in the chocolate-blush!
Posted by: Sundi R. | January 16, 2008 3:17 PM
Ginger - Bluestar..... Baby Sling
Just the ul;timate!
Truly the finest layette gift anyone could give!
Posted by: eileen mcveigh | January 16, 2008 3:22 PM
I love the linen storm - cloud combo.
Posted by: Jamie V | January 16, 2008 3:24 PM
I really loved the silk, chocolate. It is so cool and perfect to my style.
Posted by: hetal gandhi | January 16, 2008 3:26 PM
Definitely hana in black ginger - just gorgeous :)
Posted by: Mary B | January 16, 2008 3:28 PM
The River Rock Stripe is a really nice one! They are all nice, actually!
Posted by: Carol Ezovski | January 16, 2008 3:28 PM
I love the silk essentials baby sling in the licorice ~ orchid combination.
Posted by: Jennifer Monteiro | January 16, 2008 3:36 PM
I just adore the Licorice and Slate sling in the Silk Essential collection. What a beautiful sling!
Posted by: Jeni Saeman | January 16, 2008 3:40 PM
I love all the bright colors in the silk luxe collection but would probably use a lighter color from the linen simple collection more.
Posted by: Sonya | January 16, 2008 3:53 PM
I like the linen hana collection, especially the black and ginger color.
Posted by: Michelle Henriquez | January 16, 2008 4:00 PM
The silk luxe version in the lapis color looks so comfy and stylish at the same time
Posted by: Michele Bauer | January 16, 2008 4:00 PM
Forest spruce is my favorite its such a rich combination of color I have to buy it!
Posted by: Aimee | January 16, 2008 4:00 PM
Loved the site and what wonderful colors -esp the turquoise blue- looks like kids and babies are going to be treated royally!
Posted by: Vidya | January 16, 2008 4:03 PM
I love Moondance. It is the most beautiful silk I have seen.
Posted by: Emily | January 16, 2008 4:05 PM
I love the chocolate!
Posted by: Linda | January 16, 2008 4:17 PM
Wow! It would be hard to pick a favorite. They are all so nice. I really want to learn to sling, when our last baby comes this March. And one of these would definately help us do it in style! :)
Posted by: Molly Capel | January 16, 2008 4:20 PM
These are all beautiful. I don't know which would be better linen or silk?
Just from the looks of the slings, I like the silk artisan collection especially the white water sling.
Posted by: lace | January 16, 2008 4:20 PM
My favorite is the anise stripe from the artisan collection - its beautiful and unisex.
Posted by: Stephanie Adkins | January 16, 2008 4:22 PM
I love the chocolate violet from essential silk collection.
Posted by: Sarah Berry | January 16, 2008 4:37 PM
I've loved these slings for a long time! I'd love to gift the silk essential ginger/ champaign to my sis who is expecting!
Posted by: Kalani | January 16, 2008 4:44 PM
the silk artesian collection is great
Posted by: Adrienne Gordon | January 16, 2008 4:45 PM
The chocolate terracota is just my style!
They're all very lovely though, I've been envious of mother's I've seen draped with them and baby.
Posted by: Amanda | January 16, 2008 4:49 PM
Verde Lux collection
Posted by: jesy | January 16, 2008 4:52 PM