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Elena Elle Slingobeads and Slings Help Babies Develop Motor Skills

— January 30, 2011 — Life-Stages
Elena Elle, also known as ElleBelle, makes trendy slingobeads and slings out of her studio in Chisinau, Moldova. Slingobeads are useful devices for children for motility and inquisitiveness development. Mothers can also use the slingobeads to calm themselves if needed. Elena Elle's handbags with florets are also geared for babies to play with, as the florets help them develop motor skills.

Slingobeads by ElleBelle take inspiration from African and Indian style, featuring all-natural juniper and lime beads. To keep the jewelry safe for gnawing infants, Elena Elle uses unpainted beads.
Trend Themes
1. Baby-friendly Accessories - Designing trending handbags and slingobeads with flop flowers, the accessory line also has a baby-friendly feature that helps grow babies' motor skills.
2. Organic Chew Toys - Using all-natural materials in creating the slingobeads, this trend aims to create chew toys without any toxic components that could harm infants.
3. Functional Design for Infants - Trendy and functional design that helps parents with their infants' holistic development and growth.
Industry Implications
1. Baby Products Sector - Companies can explore creating baby accessories that promote holistic development just like slingobeads and slings from Elena Elle.
2. Eco-friendly Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can integrate using all-natural materials such as juniper and lime beads in making chew toys that won't harm the environment and babies.
3. Fashion and Design - Designers can explore creating baby-friendly accessories that can promote functional growth and development such as the slingobeads and slings from Elena Elle.
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