Whether it is winter, spring, autumn or even a nippy summer morning - baby's legs stick out of the sling or carrier and can get a bit chilly. Here are my top two products for keeping legs and feet toasty and layers in place while your out and about.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXw4n8FvHR8 Products shown are Mel (fromContinueContinue reading "How to keep Baby's legs warm in Slings and Carriers"
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How to perform a 'Pelvic Tilt' to ensure your baby is sitting comfortably in their baby carrier
Worried about how baby is sitting in their carrier? Worried about their hips? Or worried about red lines appearing on their legs after being in the carrier? The easiest way to ensure baby is sitting comfortably is to do a 'Pelvic Tilt'. This is where you slip your hands into the carrier and gently tiltContinueContinue reading "How to perform a 'Pelvic Tilt' to ensure your baby is sitting comfortably in their baby carrier"
Kangaroo Front Carry with a woven wrap tutorial
The Kangaroo Carry has always been my absolute favourite woven wrap carry. It was the first front carry I really mastered and the one that won me over to the comfort of woven wraps. I loved the comfort across the shoulders and the closeness with baby. I loved how he'd always sleep on me inContinueContinue reading "Kangaroo Front Carry with a woven wrap tutorial"
How to use a scarf to extend the width of a Baby Bjorn or other narrow based baby carrier.
One of the downsides of a narrow based carrier such as a Baby Bjorn Mini, Original, Move, Miracle or other high street brand carriers is that baby very rapidly out grows the carrier in terms of how much support there is for their legs. As their legs get longer and they start to over spillContinueContinue reading "How to use a scarf to extend the width of a Baby Bjorn or other narrow based baby carrier."
How to secure your woven wrap - knots and other finishes.
Woven wraps are hard to beat when it comes to closeness, snuggliness and flexibility of use. However, despite all these pros many parents are very worried about the knotting part. They are worried it will be difficult, or they will get it wrong and their wrap won't be secure. There are actually 4 different waysContinueContinue reading "How to secure your woven wrap - knots and other finishes."
Front Double Hammock with a Long Woven Wrap Tutorial
Front Double Hammock is a fabulous carry for newborns. It is one of my personal favourite carries because; It is very snuggly and supportive carry for both the parent and baby. For the baby the two "hammock" layers over baby's back really cocoons and gently holds them in their natural posture. For the parent theContinueContinue reading "Front Double Hammock with a Long Woven Wrap Tutorial"
Self Confidence and Baby Carriers and why "easier" isn't always best
Self Confidence, or lack thereof, can be the biggest barrier to carrying. So often parents are worried. Worried they won't do it right. Worried they will make a mistake. Worried because they are tired and exhausted and learning so many things and this is another thing to learn. Worried because the first time they tried itContinueContinue reading "Self Confidence and Baby Carriers and why "easier" isn't always best"
Half Price Woven Wrap Hires for February
With lockdown continuing at least until the 8th of March (and very likely beyond), I've seen a rise in the number of parents considering woven wraps. Wovens are hugely verstile. Soft and snuggly, they are brilliant for wearing around the home and out and about. They can be super supportive but often parents are nervousContinueContinue reading "Half Price Woven Wrap Hires for February"
How to use the Bundlebean Babywearing Cover on your back
I have had loads of questions recently about whether the Bundlebean babywearing cover can be used on your back and how easy it is or isn't to get onto your back. The answer is it is super easy! Here is how I do it; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_U5nXqRlQ For those who prefer written instructions to a video; IContinueContinue reading "How to use the Bundlebean Babywearing Cover on your back"
How to support your baby's head and neck in a Stretchy Wrap
Stretchy wraps are amazing. They are super soft, snuggly and one of the best options for a newborn. However, often parents are worried that they don't give baby enough head support or are worried about how they are ment to support baby's head and neck. Instead parents often find themselves needing to hold baby's head,ContinueContinue reading "How to support your baby's head and neck in a Stretchy Wrap"