- What is your return policy?
- I live in NYC can I pick up directly to save on shipping costs?
- Shipment Policy
- Do you offer Babywearing Workshops?
What is your return policy? TOP
Store credit only for returned items. We will accept a returned product within 14 days of the purchase date as long as the product is in its original saleable condition and the packaging is un-damaged and like-new. We will refuse any items that have acquired a scent, are soiled or have been washed. If you wish to return an item please contact us for a Return Authorization number which must appear on the outside of the returned package. You are responsible for paying all return shipping charges. You will receive a store credit minus all applicable shipping fees.
Damaged items receive full refund within 14 days.
We are not responsible for items that have been returned but lost in mail
Gifted Items:
If you purchase a gift for an expectant parent we can provide you with a gift receipt so the sling can be exchanged.
I live in NYC can I pick up directly to save on shipping costs? TOP
Yes, you can pick up at our retail location at 821 Park Ave (75th Street) during boutique hours. The most recent updates on hours and closings are always on our front page
Some bigger items might be shipped from our warehouse so please call in advance if we have your order in stock in our retail location 212-313-9600 .
If you check out through our cart please enter coupon code " pick_up " (without the quotes) to receive free shipping.
Shipment Policy TOP
We ship items Mondays to Fridays. Orders placed Friday after 11 AM will ship the following Monday (if in stock). Instock items will usually ship within 3 business days unless otherwise noted.
Items in stock in our retail location and orders placed before 11 AM usually leave the same day. If you need items in a rush or on a particular date please upgrade to Express Mail shipping.
International shipment ( new as of March 15th) will generally be shipped via Express mail except for certain countries that USPS will not allow for pick up. (eg Russia, Ukraine, etc) Orders that fall in this category will be shipped via Priority Mail but we will insure them via our mail program Endicia so you receive the same protection.
If you are unsure about what is in stock or when your item will arrive you can call our retail location during business hours 212 313 9600 or eMail us
Do you offer Babywearing Workshops? TOP
We are currently in the process of creating a series of workshops geared towards Babywearing. They will be free usually range about 30 to 45 minutes with a period afterwards where you can practice what you just learned.
We will start this course within the month of July and will be expanding them by September. We will have several classes a week so anybody that needs some basic or more indepth knowledge can come by and enjoy the classes.
If you would like to be notified please make sure to join our mailing list
Basic Intro to Babywearing 45 minutes
In this course we will introduce you to the most commont types of carriers
Slings, Pouches, Asian Style Carriers, Soft Structured Carriers and Wraps
Asian Style Carrier -- Tips and Tricks 30 minutes
Intro to Wrap Style Carrier 45 minutes
In this intro course you will learn about the different style of wraps and 2 basic carries
Intro to Soft Structured Carrier 30 minutes
In this intro course you will learn about the different style of soft structured carriers and how to put them on correctly
Intro to Pouches and Ringslings 45 minutes
In this course you will not only learn how to size and wear pouches correctly you also learn about ringslings and how to adjust them properly.
Toddler Babywearing.-- I have a toddler now what? 30 minutes
This course covers all the options if your baby starts to walk or get too heavy and you think you cannot carry him/her anymore. We at Metro Minis believe babywearing can still be helpful and practical in NYC with a larger child.
Advanced Wrapping Workshop
You master the wrap in a basic front carry but you want to advance your skills.
This class is for you.
Backcarry Workshop Tips and Tricks
This workshop will cover back babywearing in Asian Style Carriers and Soft Structured Carriers
Backcarry Workshop for Wrappers Tips and Tricks
This workshop will introduce you to backcarry in wraps. We will cover rucksack and back wrap cross carry
Advanced Wrapping workshop
This workshop will go into shorter wraps and more advanced backcarry option for wraps ( taiwanese carry and wiggle proof)