Carrying your child on your back can be truly freeing! Back carries completely free up your hands to get on and get stuff done, and they are generally more comfortable too as most of us load bear better on our backs than our fronts. Plus once your child is tall enough to see over yourContinueContinue reading "FAQ - How do I get my baby onto my back in a buckle carrier on my own?"
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FAQ - How do I wash my carrier?
When it comes to babies shit literally can happen! As can milky sick, serious quantities of drool and various dropped foodstuffs of all kind! Correspondingly, all the slings in the library collection are ones that are easy peasy to wash! There are some absolutely lovely wool, silk and other slings out there and available to thoseContinueContinue reading "FAQ - How do I wash my carrier?"
Mamaruga Zen Sling Review
Suptumitously soft and super adjustable - the Mamaruga Zen Sling is a real gem of a baby carrier. It combines the feel of a wrap with the intuitive practicality of a buckle carrier. Whilst also being one of the very few carriers that genuinely works beautifully well for tiny babies and then seamless grows with yourContinueContinue reading "Mamaruga Zen Sling Review"
Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)
Since I compared the Caboo Lite, Plus and Organic back in 2016, Close Parent has revamped all three models with slightly different fabrics. Much of what I wrote in the original article (which you can read here), is still true! But with a few very small changes! So here is my new updated comparison, thisContinueContinue reading "Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)"
First time mum & baby carrying - Guest Blog by Cat Lamin
Getting around with a newborn can be hard work. You spend months researching the best carry cot only to discover that your post-birth recovery means that using it is out of the question. Or maybe you live on the third floor and can’t get it up and down the stairs. Perhaps you’re just not confidentContinueContinue reading "First time mum & baby carrying - Guest Blog by Cat Lamin"
Announcing Tea, Cake and Parenting!
I am so excited to share my news with you all - my wonderful friend Cat and I are launching "Tea, Cake and Parenting", a new hub for parents, providing support, information and opportunity to meet others at the same stage and most importantly tea and cake! We are kicking off Friday this week withContinueContinue reading "Announcing Tea, Cake and Parenting!"
Summer at Sheen Slings!
Summer is definitely well and truly finally here! And I simply can't wait for the holidays and getting to spend more time with my big boy in particular. School is such a huge part of our lives now and I know both of us are looking forward all the fun we have planned for theContinueContinue reading "Summer at Sheen Slings!"
Why I don't think you should buy a baby to toddler carrier before your baby is born...
I love that babywearing has grown in popularity over the last few years! I see so many parents absolutely loving snuggling their little ones while getting stuff done... and it's fabulous. But one of the downsides of this growing popularity is baby carriers are now on almost all must have lists of things to buyContinueContinue reading "Why I don't think you should buy a baby to toddler carrier before your baby is born..."
Vatanai Opportunity Heartbeat Review
Only the second Vatanai wrap I have ever tried, what struck me most about Opportunity Heartbeat is that it is completely and utterly different to Gaia Labrinth. Heartbeat is a proper heavy weight wool blend, - 47% Egyptian Cotton, 46% Merino Superwash Wool and 7% tencel - with what Vatanai call a "tri-weave". Which means ratherContinueContinue reading "Vatanai Opportunity Heartbeat Review"
FAQ - In search of a "easy" carrier... what are the easiest baby carriers?
Whenever I ask a parent what they want in a baby carrier, top of the list is always "something easy". Over the years I've had different ideas about what makes a carrier easy to use, or easier than other carriers. I have come to the conclusion the biggest factor by far is not actually anythingContinueContinue reading "FAQ - In search of a "easy" carrier... what are the easiest baby carriers?"