How to get Cross Straps comfortable on your back.

Many buckled baby carriers offer two configurations for parents comfort - rucksack (H shape) or crossed (X shape) and which is more comfortable really depends on you. Shape of your shoulders and how the straps sit across your back will all affect which you find more comfortable. Which is why I hugely recommend trying bothContinue reading "How to get Cross Straps comfortable on your back."

Can my baby sleep while facing outwards in their carrier?

No. The short answer, is no. It's simply not a safe position for your baby to sleep in. Carrying outwards facing has hugely grown in popularity over the last few years, but somehow this important piece of safety information has gotten lost.   So often parents simply don't realise that carriers can not safely support their baby outwardsContinue reading "Can my baby sleep while facing outwards in their carrier?"

Getting your baby onto your back and into a rucksack carry with a woven wrap

Back carrying with a woven wrap. How to get your baby onto your back and into a rucksack carry using the hip scoot method.

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"

Sling Library Dates for 2023!

As 2022 draws to a close, I am honestly wondering where the year has gone. This year has definitely gone by in a flash, and I can't quite believe it's already time to start talking about 2023! But it is, and I have new dates for both Kingston and Old Malden Children's Centres.  It wasContinue reading "Sling Library Dates for 2023!"

Safety Elastic Loops on Buckle Carriers - what are they and how do they work?

Ever wondered about how those safety elastics work? How do they actually make it more safe? Let me show you....

Ergobaby Embrace Soft Air Mesh Review

The Ergobaby Embrace now comes in mesh, but the big question is do you want the mesh? How different is it to the non mesh, is it actually cooler and what else has changed?