Worried about how baby is sitting in their carrier? Worried about their hips? Or worried about red lines appearing on their legs after being in the carrier? The easiest way to ensure baby is sitting comfortably is to do a ‘Pelvic Tilt’. This is where you slip your hands into the carrier and gently tiltContinue reading “How to perform a ‘Pelvic Tilt’ to ensure your baby is sitting comfortably in their baby carrier”
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Kangaroo Front Carry with a woven wrap tutorial
The Kangaroo Carry has always been my absolute favourite woven wrap carry. It was the first front carry I really mastered and the one that won me over to the comfort of woven wraps. I loved the comfort across the shoulders and the closeness with baby. I loved how he’d always sleep on me inContinue reading “Kangaroo Front Carry with a woven wrap tutorial”
Kavka Baby Carrier Review
New to the UK market, the Kavka Multi-Age baby carrier hails from Poland. The first thing to say about it is just how adjustable it is. Made from super soft woven wrap fabric it micro adjusts in both height and weight to fit babies right from just a few weeks old to at least 2.5/3Continue reading “Kavka Baby Carrier Review”
The Lowdown on Anti-Microbial Carriers
Two days before the second national Lockdown in the UK, Ergobaby announced the release of their first ever anti-microbial carrier. But what does this even mean? Should you get one? Is this something you need? This is one of those rare moments where my past job collides with my current job. As many of youContinue reading “The Lowdown on Anti-Microbial Carriers”
How to do a Hip Carry with an Ergobaby Embrace
The Embrace is a lovely soft newborn suitable carrier. The manual demonstrates both a parent facing carry from newborn onward and a outward facing carry once baby is strong enough to be faced outward. But did you know you can use it in a hip carry too? The method isn’t shown in the manual butContinue reading “How to do a Hip Carry with an Ergobaby Embrace”
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”
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 theContinue reading “Private Consults are back! In my garden with new Safety measures…”
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, checkContinue reading “The Webshop is Here!”
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?”