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?"
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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"
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"
FAQ - How do I wash my carrier?
When it comes to babies shit literally can happen! As can milky sick, serious quantities of drool and various dropped foodstuffs of all kind! Correspondingly, all the slings in the library collection are ones that are easy peasy to wash! There are some absolutely lovely wool, silk and other slings out there and available to thoseContinueContinue reading "FAQ - How do I wash my carrier?"
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"
Why I don't think you should buy a baby to toddler carrier before your baby is born...
I love that babywearing has grown in popularity over the last few years! I see so many parents absolutely loving snuggling their little ones while getting stuff done... and it's fabulous. But one of the downsides of this growing popularity is baby carriers are now on almost all must have lists of things to buyContinueContinue reading "Why I don't think you should buy a baby to toddler carrier before your baby is born..."