Ergobaby Omni 360 Review

Omni means "all" or everything and the Omni 360 is the model from Ergobaby that has everything. Adjustable seat, 4 carrying positions, hood, pocket, lumbar pad, safety buckles. You name it, it has it. Watch my full, in depth video review to see it in action or read on below for a summary of itsContinueContinue reading "Ergobaby Omni 360 Review"

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

How do I use an Ergobaby Embrace? Video tutorials for front, hip and forward facing carries with the Embrace carrier

The Ergobaby Embrace is a beautifully designed newborn specialist carrier.  Made from super soft jersey, it combines the softness and cozy cuddles of a stretchy wrap with the ease and intuitiveness of a clip on, no tying involved buckle carrier.  Suitable right from day 1, it is an ideal choice for a new baby andContinueContinue reading "How do I use an Ergobaby Embrace? Video tutorials for front, hip and forward facing carries with the Embrace carrier"

How to Support Baby's Head in a Buckle carrier

Quite understandably, how to support baby's head is one of the most frequent worries parents express when they get in touch with me. Particularly parents who have a carrier already, and have tried using it but are just not sure if it is providing enough head support, how to adjust it to ensure baby isContinueContinue reading "How to Support Baby's Head in a Buckle carrier"

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"

Calin Bleu Stretchy Wrap Review

The Calin Bleu Stretchy wrap is hands down the best budget stretchy wrap on the market.  It is quite simply a truly lovely lightweight option availible at a tiny price.  If your looking for an excellent quality wrap that won't break the bank, the Calin Bleu is simply a brilliant option.   At this point IContinueContinue reading "Calin Bleu Stretchy Wrap Review"