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)"
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What Can I do with a Stretchy Wrap?
Stretchy wraps are amazing. They are super soft, snuggly and one of the best options for a newborn. They are amazingly versatile. They fit all body shapes and sizes because you tie them to yourself and when you find the right carry will work for all newborns because you can adapt them to fit however babyContinueContinue reading "What Can I do with a Stretchy Wrap?"
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?"
Tula Explore Review
The Tula Explore is the first carrier from Tula that offers the option to forward face your baby! See it explained in detail and in action here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFEVVZqJdA Key Features of the Tula Explore; It's width and height can be adjusted through poppers which means this carrier doesn't need infant inserts. Manufacturer recommends it forContinueContinue reading "Tula Explore Review"
What's the difference between a One-way and a Two-way Stretchy Wrap?
While all stretchy wrap are long pieces of stretchy material, individual brands can be quite different to one another. And one of the most striking differences can be in HOW these wraps stretch. In particular there are two main flavours - One-way and Two-way stretchy wrap. But what does this mean? What is the difference?ContinueContinue reading "What's the difference between a One-way and a Two-way Stretchy Wrap?"
Legs in or Legs out when carrying a baby in a Stretchy wrap?
I almost always teach legs out when supporting parents wrapping their baby in a stretchy wrap. Many stretchy wrap manuals show legs in positioning for newborns and then suggest legs out as baby gets older. But I normally encourage parents to skip this for three main reasons Legs in can place weight on ankles andContinueContinue reading "Legs in or Legs out when carrying a baby in a Stretchy wrap?"
Ergo Baby Embrace Review
The Embrace is the newest carrier from Ergo Baby. Unlike their other carriers that work best from 2 or 3 months ish right through to 2.5 years... this carrier is designed to really fit that newborn and younger baby stage. It works really well right from birth and will last you till around 1 yearContinueContinue reading "Ergo Baby Embrace Review"
Mamaruga Zen Sling Review
Suptumitously soft and super adjustable - the Mamaruga Zen Sling is a real gem of a baby carrier. It combines the feel of a wrap with the intuitive practicality of a buckle carrier. Whilst also being one of the very few carriers that genuinely works beautifully well for tiny babies and then seamless grows with yourContinueContinue reading "Mamaruga Zen Sling Review"
Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)
Since I compared the Caboo Lite, Plus and Organic back in 2016, Close Parent has revamped all three models with slightly different fabrics. Much of what I wrote in the original article (which you can read here), is still true! But with a few very small changes! So here is my new updated comparison, thisContinueContinue reading "Which Caboo? Lite, Blend or Organic (2019 updated version!)"
First time mum & baby carrying - Guest Blog by Cat Lamin
Getting around with a newborn can be hard work. You spend months researching the best carry cot only to discover that your post-birth recovery means that using it is out of the question. Or maybe you live on the third floor and can’t get it up and down the stairs. Perhaps you’re just not confidentContinueContinue reading "First time mum & baby carrying - Guest Blog by Cat Lamin"