The Robins hip carry is one I used a lot with both my children. It's a wonderfully comfortable carry that works brilliantly for little babies and giant toddlers alike. And every age and size in between. I used this carry so much because it is quick and easy! This is because you pre-tie it soContinueContinue reading "Tutorial - Robins Hip Carry with a Woven Wrap"
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Newborn carry with an Ergobaby Embrace
The Ergobaby Embrace is their super soft, jersey, newborn specialised carrier. This is one of those rare buckle carriers on the market that really does work right from day 1 and will grow with baby for the 6-9 months. These carriers are available buy through our webshop and we have 2 in the library selectionContinueContinue reading "Newborn carry with an Ergobaby Embrace"
The Webshop is Here!
I am so excited to announce that the Sheen Slings webshop is here! For a long time it has been possible to purchase through us, but only to those coming along to a session, for a consultation or following a hire. Now it is easier than ever! You can browse our full collection online, checkContinueContinue reading "The Webshop is Here!"
What is the difference between the Beco Gemini and the Beco Gemini "Cool"?
Simply put the Beco Gemini Cool is the lighter weight, more summer friendly version of the Gemini. As such the Cool is very similar to the standard Gemini and if you fit one, you will fit the other equally well as the shape and padding levels of the straps and waistband is identical between theContinueContinue reading "What is the difference between the Beco Gemini and the Beco Gemini "Cool"?"
Cross Straps or Rucksack Straps? What is the difference?
Many carriers offer the option to wear the straps either crossed or rucksack style across the wearers back. However, parents often don't realise what this means and aren't sure which one to use. What is the difference The difference is best explained by looking at the graphic above. For crossed straps the straps cross overContinueContinue reading "Cross Straps or Rucksack Straps? What is the difference?"
Carrying Stories - Mairi: 1 boy, 4 slings and a whole lot of practise
Carrying your baby is such a personal thing – people carry for different reasons and different carriers suit different people. Here is Mairi's story…. Pre-pregnancy I’d never even heard of a baby wrap let alone know there was a whole industry dedicated to them. Sure, they cropped up on my radar during pregnancy but inContinueContinue reading "Carrying Stories - Mairi: 1 boy, 4 slings and a whole lot of practise"
Melliapis Simple Ring Sling Review
What I love about the Melliapis Simple Sling is the material it is made from. Its a 100% cotton, super soft, lightweight muslin material. Which results in a wonderfully soft, very light weight compact sling that is perfect against newborn skin. But what is really magic about this material is that it is deceptively strong. ContinueContinue reading "Melliapis Simple Ring Sling Review"
FAQ - Help my carrier is too big for my baby: Fit tips for fitting a newborn baby into a Buckle carrier (shown with the Ergo Omni 360)
Many carriers are sold as fitting from newborn all the way through to toddlerhood. However, some of the adjustments required to truly get this amount of flexibility out of a carrier aren't always obvious or well explained in manuals. In this video I demonstrate how to "shorten" the back panel on a carrier by simplyContinueContinue reading "FAQ - Help my carrier is too big for my baby: Fit tips for fitting a newborn baby into a Buckle carrier (shown with the Ergo Omni 360)"
What Can I do with a Stretchy Wrap?
Stretchy wraps are amazing. They are super soft, snuggly and one of the best options for a newborn. They are amazingly versatile. They fit all body shapes and sizes because you tie them to yourself and when you find the right carry will work for all newborns because you can adapt them to fit however babyContinueContinue reading "What Can I do with a Stretchy Wrap?"
New Social Distancing Friendly Services and how to get Sling Help over the next few weeks...
When I was studying viruses and what would happen if a new virus spread through a naive population as part of my MRes in Infection and Immunity I have to say I never really imagined actually being in a pandemic in my lifetime. It feels surreal. The scale and the daily changes to the guidelinesContinueContinue reading "New Social Distancing Friendly Services and how to get Sling Help over the next few weeks..."