The Isara Quick Full Buckle is a bit different to most other buckle carriers on the market. It's mismatched straps are designed to snap together, rather than into the panel. That means how you do it up is a little different to the method you'd use for most other carriers. Here is how I doContinueContinue reading "Isara Quick Full Buckle Front Carry Tutorial"
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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 toContinueContinue reading "High Shoulder Carry with a Lightweight Buckle carrier"
How to switch between a Front carry and a Hip carry without taking your carrier off or your baby out
Hip carries can be so helpful one baby hits what I call "nosy baby phase" where they want to see everything and anything. Learning how to switch between front and hip carries can be a powerful tool in your parenting toolkit. Particularly when Baby was sound asleep in the carrier on your front and hasContinueContinue reading "How to switch between a Front carry and a Hip carry without taking your carrier off or your baby out"
Manduca XT review
The Manduca XT is the new highly adjustable carrier from Manduca. It's not a secret that I absolutely loved my Manduca First carrier with both my children, and honestly this carrier is even more amazing. Absolutely brilliantly designed, this ingenious carrier will work for babies all the way from 4 weeks to 4 years! GivingContinueContinue reading "Manduca XT review"
How to tighten a stretchy wrap without taking it off.
Ever had it where you tied your stretchy, put your baby in, started walking and realised baby is slowly migrating down your chest, sinking lower and lower? Let's be honest it's happened to all of us! And you know that its a sign that you've tied the wrap too loosely and that next time youContinueContinue reading "How to tighten a stretchy wrap without taking it off."
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 overContinueContinue reading "Cross Straps or Rucksack Straps? What is the difference?"
Melliapis Simple Ring Sling Review
What I love about the Melliapis Simple Sling is the material it is made from. Its a 100% cotton, super soft, lightweight muslin material. Which results in a wonderfully soft, very light weight compact sling that is perfect against newborn skin. But what is really magic about this material is that it is deceptively strong. ContinueContinue reading "Melliapis Simple Ring Sling Review"
FAQ - Help my carrier is too big for my baby: Fit tips for fitting a newborn baby into a Buckle carrier (shown with the Ergo Omni 360)
Many carriers are sold as fitting from newborn all the way through to toddlerhood. However, some of the adjustments required to truly get this amount of flexibility out of a carrier aren't always obvious or well explained in manuals. In this video I demonstrate how to "shorten" the back panel on a carrier by simplyContinueContinue reading "FAQ - Help my carrier is too big for my baby: Fit tips for fitting a newborn baby into a Buckle carrier (shown with the Ergo Omni 360)"
Knots or Buckles?
Something I hear over and over again from parents when investigating slings and carriers is that they feel safer with a buckle than tying a knot. They are worried with a knot that they might do it wrong while a buckle just clicks in and then its safe and nothing can go wrong. I totallyContinueContinue reading "Knots or Buckles?"
How to thread a Close Parent Caboo
While the Caboo comes already threaded, you may need to re-thread following washing or if it becomes very twisted. Here is how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2jb6Jt9Dw Start by finding the cross and placing this on your back with the two rings hanging down behind your back and the long straps coming up over your shouldersContinueContinue reading "How to thread a Close Parent Caboo"