Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan

Probably seems a little harsh to say about a pretty decent, ergonomic, simple carrier aimed at newborns but I don’t generally recommend the Baby K’Tan for one simple reason - It’s sized.  It does not adjust to fit different sized parents, instead you need to buy the correct size to fit you.  There are aContinueContinue reading "Why I don't recommend the Baby K'Tan"

Baby Bjorn One Review

There are some carriers I have in the library because they fit a wide range of people, are very versatile and are generally brilliant.  And then there are ones that are a bit different and I have because they are good for a specific situation or a particular subset.  The Baby Bjorn One definitely fitsContinueContinue reading "Baby Bjorn One Review"

Connecta Review

The first time I ever saw a Connecta my first thought was "I bet that's uncomfortable".  At that point I'd only ever tried fairly well padded carriers like Ergo's and Manduca's and the thought of carrying my then 9 month old something with a completely unpadded waist band and barely-there padding made me shudder.  I was,ContinueContinue reading "Connecta Review"

FAQ - How soon can I carry after birth? What if I had a Cesarean birth?

How soon after birth can I use a sling? As soon as you feel able!  I've known parents to carry right from the first day if they've felt well enough to do so.  The important thing is to listen to your body - you've just given birth!  So take it easy on your body and giveContinueContinue reading "FAQ - How soon can I carry after birth? What if I had a Cesarean birth?"