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 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.

How to tidy up the long flappy straps on your baby carrier

Wondering how to tidy up the long dangley straps on your baby carrier? Wishing those straps were shorter? Find that little elastic loop right at the end of the webbing Wind the strap up - folding from the end up to the length you would like the strap to be Use the elastic to fastenContinue reading "How to tidy up the long flappy straps on your baby carrier"

How to replace a broken buckle on an Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier.

The Ergobaby Omni 360 is a fabulous carrier, it's one of the most popular carriers in both my library collection and my retail side. But if it has one flaw it is that the side safety buckles are a little frail. I've never seen one fail randomly in use, but they do sometimes snap whenContinue reading "How to replace a broken buckle on an Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier."

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 itsContinue 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 ifContinue 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 andContinue 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 isContinue reading "How to Support Baby's Head in a Buckle carrier"

High Shoulder Carry with a Lightweight Buckle carrier

One of things that I love about being a carrying consultant is that I get to go off manual. I get to apply my knowledge of how carriers work, of infant positioning and development and I can use that to go off piste when needed. A couple weeks ago I had a client come toContinue reading "High Shoulder Carry with a Lightweight Buckle carrier"