When book a consultation with me - whether online or in person, whether in my home or yours or both via the magic of Zoom, there are 3 things that I want you to feel. I want you to feel them during your consultation, before it and afterwards. In fact these 3 things are theContinueContinue reading "Three things I want you to feel when you access one of my services"
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How to do a Hip Carry with an Ergobaby Embrace
The Embrace is a lovely soft newborn suitable carrier. The manual demonstrates both a parent facing carry from newborn onward and a outward facing carry once baby is strong enough to be faced outward. But did you know you can use it in a hip carry too? The method isn't shown in the manual butContinueContinue reading "How to do a Hip Carry with an Ergobaby Embrace"
Lockdown Services and how to access carrier help and advice over the next month
The thing that broke my heart during the first national lockdown was all the new parents who suddenly found themselves completely bereft of all the normal help and support services that would normally be available to help them. As restrictions eased in July I met so many parents who had really struggled. As we enterContinueContinue reading "Lockdown Services and how to access carrier help and advice over the next month"
Beco Gemini and Beco 8 compared - what are the differences?
The Gemini and the 8 are both fabulous carriers from Beco, but what are the differences and which one should you go for? Hopefully this will help; https://youtu.be/nTL0D-7vXwI The main difference is one of size and complexity! The Beco Gemini is both smaller and simpler. It doesn't have lots of features and extra bits andContinueContinue reading "Beco Gemini and Beco 8 compared - what are the differences?"
What Entering Tier 2 means for Sheen Slings Services
As of Saturday London entered Tier 2 or "High" Covid Alert level. While this means all kinds of things for myself and my family in terms of who we can and can't see socially, where and when. It actually doesn't change much with respect to Sheen Slings and the services I can currently offer. AsContinueContinue reading "What Entering Tier 2 means for Sheen Slings Services"
How to switch between a Front carry and a Hip carry without taking your carrier off or your baby out
Hip carries can be so helpful one baby hits what I call "nosy baby phase" where they want to see everything and anything. Learning how to switch between front and hip carries can be a powerful tool in your parenting toolkit. Particularly when Baby was sound asleep in the carrier on your front and hasContinueContinue reading "How to switch between a Front carry and a Hip carry without taking your carrier off or your baby out"
How to Wrap a Stretchy Wrap without Putting Baby Down First
While all stretchy wrap manuals and video tutorials always show tying the wrap first and then picking up baby, it is actually possible to tie a stretchy wrap without putting baby down first if they are already in your arms. It is of course faster to just pop them down for a few seconds whileContinueContinue reading "How to Wrap a Stretchy Wrap without Putting Baby Down First"
Manduca XT review
The Manduca XT is the new highly adjustable carrier from Manduca. It's not a secret that I absolutely loved my Manduca First carrier with both my children, and honestly this carrier is even more amazing. Absolutely brilliantly designed, this ingenious carrier will work for babies all the way from 4 weeks to 4 years! GivingContinueContinue reading "Manduca XT review"
How to tighten a stretchy wrap without taking it off.
Ever had it where you tied your stretchy, put your baby in, started walking and realised baby is slowly migrating down your chest, sinking lower and lower? Let's be honest it's happened to all of us! And you know that its a sign that you've tied the wrap too loosely and that next time youContinueContinue reading "How to tighten a stretchy wrap without taking it off."
But won't they be walking by then?
I was reminded the other day of something that happened when my son was 2 years and 2 months old. Back then we lived in West Kensington close to the tube and my son and I been out for the day and we were coming back on the District line. As he was 2 heContinueContinue reading "But won't they be walking by then?"