Category Archives: Carrier Comparisions

Joie Savvy Carrier Review

The Joie Savvy carrier is an internal harness style baby carrier retailing around £105 but you can often find deals around £60-£80.  The lovely Tracey from the Lady with the Slings, kindly sent me the Joie to review after seeing my review of the Nuna Cudl. The first thing to say about the Joie SavvyContinue reading "Joie Savvy Carrier Review"

Ergobaby Omni Breeze Review

Wondering about the Ergobaby Omni Breeze? How does it differ from previous Ergobaby Omni models, is it worth it? Read on for my full honest review.

Brilliant Babywearing Businesses Guide to the Best Baby Carriers and Slings for 2022

Feeling overwhelmed with choice? Check out our Guide to the Best Baby Carriers and Slings on the Market as voted for by Babywearing Consultants and Sling Librarians across the UK.

Battle of the Newborn Specialist Buckle Carriers - Comparison of the Ergo Embrace, Baby Bjorn Mini and the Izmi Baby.

While most buckle carriers are aimed at supporting babies from a couple of months old all the way through to toddlerhood, there are relatively few that genuinely fit a newborn well. For this reason many parents start with a stretchy wrap or a Close Caboo for the early days and then move on. But ifContinue reading "Battle of the Newborn Specialist Buckle Carriers - Comparison of the Ergo Embrace, Baby Bjorn Mini and the Izmi Baby."

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; 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 and bobs.Continue reading "Beco Gemini and Beco 8 compared - what are the differences?"

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 seeContinue reading "Baby Bjorn Mini Review"

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 SlingsContinue reading "Summer Baby Carriers - My Top Picks for Warm Weather Babywearing"

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 theContinue 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 overContinue reading "Cross Straps or Rucksack Straps? What is the difference?"