I get asked loads of questions on all kinds of babywearing and carrier related topics - and many of the same questions and themes come up time and time again. So I've started to write articles covering the most common questions... usually in during a sling library session I only get about 30 seconds to answer and so I have really enjoyed writing these articles to allow me to give much more full answers!
The articles are grouped loosely by topic ... simply click on the question to read the full article....
Sling Library Questions
- Can't decide what Sling or Carrier is best for you? Here is how I can help.
- What's the difference between a private consultation and Sling Clinic? Which one is best for you?
- Three things I want you to feel when you access one of my services
- What can I expect at a Sling Library Session?
- Day in the Life of a Sling Librarian
- How is the Sling Library Funded?
- How do doorstep hires work?
- New Social distancing friendly services and options for remote Babywearing help and advice
- Private Consults are back! In my garden with new Safety measures…
Newborns
- When can I start carrying? What if I had a C-section?
- Can I use a buckle carrier for a newborn? Which is the best?
- Why I don't think you should buy a buckle carrier before your baby is born
- Self confidence and baby carriers and why "easier" isn't always better.
- Stretchies! Aren't they all the same?
- How do I tie a stretchy wrap? What else can you do with a stretchy wrap?
- How do I support baby's head in a stretchy wrap?
- How to tighten a stretchy wrap without taking it off
- How do I tie a stretchy wrap without putting my baby down first?
- Legs in or out in a stretchy wrap?
- What's the difference between a one way and a two way stretchy wrap?
- What is a Caboo?
- Which Caboo? and updated 2019 models comparison
- How to use the Caboo - 9 ways to wear a Caboo
- How to thread a Close Caboo
- My favourite newborn carriers
- Battle of the Newborn Specialist carriers - comparing the Izmi Baby, Ergobaby Embrace and Baby Bjorn Mini
- How to use the Ergobaby Embrace - 5 tutorials with this soft newborn carrier
- Help! My carrier is too big for my baby - fit tips for fitting a newborn into a larger buckle carrier
- Knots or Buckles - which is better?
- Is it possible to carry my child in a high shoulder burp position in a carrier?
- Antimicrobial carriers - how do they work? Are they worth it?
Older babies/Toddlers
- What is the best carrier? Top picks for 2022.
- The facts about Forward Facing
- The Myth of the bad carrier (is this carrier bad for my baby?)
- How to use a scarf to extend the width of a Baby Bjorn or other narrow based carrier
- Which carrier is most popular? (the fallacy of the most popular carrier)
- How do I get a better fit with my buckle carrier?
- Top 3 reasons your baby carrier might be causing you back pain and how to fix them
- How do I get that annoying strap done up behind my back?
- How do I get cross straps comfortable on my back?
- Which Ergo?
- What is the difference between the Beco Gemini and the Gemini Cool?
- What is the difference between the Beco Gemini and the Beco 8?
- How do I carry my baby forward facing?
- When can I start carrying my baby forward facing?
- How do I do a hip carry with a buckle carrier?
- How do I switch between a front and hip carry without taking my carrier off?
- How do I get baby on my back in a buckle carrier?
- How do I get baby on my back with a half buckle or Meh Dai?
- How long will my buckle carrier last?
- Why I hate the term toddler carrier
- Toddler carriers compared
- But won't they be walking by then?
Woven Wraps
- What size do I need?
- What does gsm mean? How thick or thin is that?
- What brands do you recommend?
- How do I breastfeed in a woven?
- How to secure your woven wrap - knots and other finishes
- Knots - Double knot
- Knots - Slip Knot and Ring Finish
- How do I get baby onto my back?
Special Circumstances
General Advice
- Winter babywearing, the hows and whats of figuring out how to leave the house in the cold and the rain
- Best Babywearing Christmas Gifts for New and Expectant Parents
- What is the best carrier? Top picks for 2022.
- How to keep Baby’s legs warm in Slings and Carriers
- Summer Babywearing – Keeping Safe in the Hot Weather
- Summer Baby Carriers – My Top Picks for Warm Weather Babywearing
- What is an anti-microbial carrier? How does this work and do you need one?
- How do you neatly fold up a buckle carrier?
- How do you tidy up the long flappy straps on a baby carrier?
- How do I wash my carrier?
- How do I use a Bundlebean Babywearing cover on my back?
- How to replace a broken buckle on an Ergobaby carrier