Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Gillian Mathias is a self-taught work-at-home-mom who creates ring slings and accessories from recycled material.

The "G" in G Slings stands for two things; first: “green.” Our slings are constructed (either in part or fully, depending on the sling) with recycled or repurposed fabrics. This eliminates the environmental impact of producing new materials- less crude oil, water and pesticides being used and less dye polluting our oceans, not to mention that a lot of the fabric used in G Slings may have ended up in a nearby landfill had it not been rescued.

The second "G"? Gillian, after the proprietor, Gillian Mathias.  

All G Slings are fully adjustable so more than one person can wear the same sling comfortably for all ages and sizes of babies. They're perfect for gifts because they're one-size-fits-all, and they’re great for both beginner and experienced baby wearers!

G Slings also carries a line of accessories made from 100% recycled or repurposed materials called "Little Things by G Slings." This line includes multi-purpose zipper pouches, bibs, burp cloths, mini wallets and baby bonnets.

About the Slings
G Slings are totally one-of-a-kind ring slings! Gillian is proud to offer unique ring slings, rarely offering even the same fabric for more than one sling. She loves and emphasizes individuality and style, while ensuring that the fabrics used are strong and durable.

G Slings are great because any size and age of babies can be worn in the sling, preemies to age three! One G Sling could last you the first several years of your child's life. How many other products on the market can offer that? The other great thing is that due to the style of these slings, nearly anyone can wear them- big or small, tall or short, there are no restrictions. The mother, father, grandmother, aunt or friend- whoever wants to carry the baby, can!

The shoulder area and all other seams of each sling are strongly reinforced. G Slings use rings from SlingRings.com, which are constructed specifically for use in baby carriers and are designed to be lightweight and extremely durable. They are strength tested, smoothed and made of only the strongest materials. The rings are batch tested to ensure strength and non-toxicity.

All G Slings are made in a pet and smoke free home, and are washed before construction using a hypoallergenic, scent-free, eco-friendly laundry detergent.

Tip: The "tail" of the sling can be used as a breastfeeding cover, tucked behind the pouch or even wrapped around the baby (depending on the baby’s size); it doesn’t always have to be hanging down beside the pouch.

About Gillian
Gillian Mathias, owner and operator of G Slings, has been "attachment parenting" her son Ashden since September 2007. She breastfeeds, wears her baby (in a G Sling!) as much as possible, cosleeps, signs, and uses cloth diapers while she practices elimination communication. She and her husband are raising Ashden as an organic vegetarian. Before parenthood, she was a world traveler, having lived in West Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, the U.S. and all over Canada, as well as having travelled through Europe three separate times. She was born and raised on the south shore of Nova Scotia and is very happy to be back home raising her own little family.

Looking for good conversation? Gillian operates an Attachment Parenting site online where members chat about everything from breastfeeding to cosleeping to eco-friendly household tips. Come on over for a visit at AP-Mamas.com!