The Close Caboo is an excellent and very popular newborn specialist baby carrier, it's a hugely popular option both in the library and the webshop. I have blogged before about its pros and cons and compared the different models available. Here I wanted to focus on what you can do with it! Most people onlyContinueContinue reading "9 Ways to Wear a Close Caboo"
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Lillebaby Complete All Seasons Review
The Lillebaby Complete, as its name suggests, has and does everything! It has a frankly staggering 6 carrying positions, works from a newborn (or maybe a month old) until at least 3, maybe even 4 years old. Its filled with clever design features and has a emphasis on parent comfort with oodles of padding and lumbarContinueContinue reading "Lillebaby Complete All Seasons Review"
Vatanai Gaia Labrinth Review
This wrap is unlike anything I've ever tried before! It's absolutely stunningly beautiful. I've had the good fortune to try a good number of stunning wraps before, but where this one is different is the slubs. Slubs arise when the threads used to make the wrap is of uneven thickness ... leading to some bigContinueContinue reading "Vatanai Gaia Labrinth Review"
Kingston, Refurbing and the next few months here at Sheen Slings
It's all change over the next few months here at Sheen Slings! Firstly we are adding a new location - Kingston! From May onwards the Children's Centre are kindly giving me a monthly slot to come and run a Sling Library session. Exact dates and times to follow, but there will be 1 session aContinueContinue reading "Kingston, Refurbing and the next few months here at Sheen Slings"
Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan
Probably seems a little harsh to say about a pretty decent, ergonomic, simple carrier aimed at newborns but I don’t generally recommend the Baby K’Tan for one simple reason - It’s sized. It does not adjust to fit different sized parents, instead you need to buy the correct size to fit you. There are aContinueContinue reading "Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan"
Review of the Kaya Babywearing Baby Carrier from Nomad Children
New to the UK, KAYA are a Bulgarian based brand whose gorgeous carriers are being brought to the UK by London based Babywearing shop Nomad Children. Their range includes woven wraps, ring slings, full buckle carriers, meh dai and stretchy wraps. Here I review their full buckle carrier, which is made from their beautifully softContinueContinue reading "Review of the Kaya Babywearing Baby Carrier from Nomad Children"
FAQ - How is the Sling Library Funded?
The simple answer is it isn't, the library doesn't received any external funding to run. Instead the idea is that it pays for itself through the rentals and donations. It's taken a while, but for the most part the Sling Library sessions do now just about manage to pay for themselves in a sustainable way. ContinueContinue reading "FAQ - How is the Sling Library Funded?"
New Sling Library Dates for the New Year
Wishing you all a huge Happy New Year from Sheen Slings! I hope 2019 brings you and your family new adventures and plenty of joy! Sling Library will be back from January the 8th and we have four sessions this month! The dates and times of these sessions and those for the next few monthsContinueContinue reading "New Sling Library Dates for the New Year"
Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 2 - Slip Knots and Ring Finishes
In Part 1 I covered the most common knot used to tie a woven or stretchy wrap - the Double knot (Flat Reef or Granny). While the double knot is very secure its not adjustable - if you want to adjust your wrap (maybe to feed, or maybe to alter slightly as baby falls asleepContinueContinue reading "Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 2 - Slip Knots and Ring Finishes"
Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 1 - the Secure Double Knot
Knots are undoubtly the biggest thing that worries people new to or considering using woven wraps. I frequently hear "I am not very good at knots", "I am not sure I trust myself to tie it properly" or even "what if the knot becomes undone". And I remember thinking exactly the same first time IContinueContinue reading "Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 1 - the Secure Double Knot"