Half Buckles or Meh Dai style carriers are extremely versatile, offering a range of carrying positions and options for tying. Fitting tiny newborns and growing toddlers alike. Often parents don't realise that these can be used for back carries, when in reality it is often easier to get a baby onto your back in aContinueContinue reading "How to do a Back Carry with a Half Buckle or a Meh Dai, using the "secure hip scoot" method for getting baby onto your back."
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Baby Bjorn Mini Review
Designed with newborns in mind, the Baby Bjorn Mini carrier is a super soft, supremely intuitive, lightweight carrier that does indeed fit newborns well. But on the flip side, it simply doesn't last well. As baby grows they will very rapidly grow out of this carrier. Read on below for more, or you can seeContinueContinue reading "Baby Bjorn Mini Review"
How to get a great fit with your Buckle carrier
Intuitive and easy to use, buckle carriers are definitely the most popular type of baby carrier. They are fast and convenient and they can be super comfortable. They can also be really uncomfortable. The key with any baby carrier is fit and getting that fit right. Small changes and adjustments in how you are wearingContinueContinue reading "How to get a great fit with your Buckle carrier"
When can I start carrying my baby outwards facing?
The answer to this question comes in two parts; When they are developmentally ready When they physically big enough to fit facing forward in the carrier you have for them This can vary a lot from child to child so I will discuss both in depth below to enable you to judge for yourself whenContinueContinue reading "When can I start carrying my baby outwards facing?"
Private Consults are back! In my garden with new Safety measures...
I am so excited that I can finally announce that face to face help is back! I have taken a few weeks to digest all guidelines and advice and find the best path to offer these again in way that reduces risk while still allowing parents to access crucial face to face help and theContinueContinue reading "Private Consults are back! In my garden with new Safety measures..."
Summer Baby Carriers - My Top Picks for Warm Weather Babywearing
While carrying in warm weather is more about common sense than anything else, there definitely are some carriers that are cooler to wear and fare better as temperatures rise. If you are prone to overheating, live in a warm climate or want a summer friendly baby carrier (or want to hire one from Sheen SlingsContinueContinue reading "Summer Baby Carriers - My Top Picks for Warm Weather Babywearing"
Summer Babywearing - Keeping Safe in the Hot Weather
As the weather warms up, understandably parents start to worry about whether their baby will be too hot in their baby carrier or sling. Undoubtedly the closeness does mean that it is warmer for both of you, however, there are some simple things you can think about to ensure you both stay safe and asContinueContinue reading "Summer Babywearing - Keeping Safe in the Hot Weather"
Tutorial - Front Wrap Cross Carry with a Long Woven Wrap
If you've never used a woven wrap before, Front Wrap Cross Carry is a great place to start. This carry is a true all rounder, it is supportive and easily adaptable so it works really well whether you are carrying a tiny newborn or a much older child. Once you've mastered this carry it isContinueContinue reading "Tutorial - Front Wrap Cross Carry with a Long Woven Wrap"
Free 10 minute Online Sling Fitting with every Carrier hire or purchase!
Want to try a new sling or carrier but would to have the piece of mind of being shown how to use it and how it set it up correctly? Or buying a new carrier and want help setting it up that first time? These are services that I normally provide at all Sling ClinicContinueContinue reading "Free 10 minute Online Sling Fitting with every Carrier hire or purchase!"
How to Thread a Ring Sling
A Ring Sling can be a wonderfully fast, easy way of carrying your baby. Once it is threaded you can just slip it over your shoulder and pop baby in. Likewise, when they are ready to come down you simply loosen it slightly, take baby out and slip it back off over your head, leavingContinueContinue reading "How to Thread a Ring Sling"