Choosing a baby carrier is like choosing jeans; they all fit different people differently Anyone who's met me is likely to have heard me say this! Just because your best friend/a review online says that [insert name of carrier] is THE best - … [Read more...] about What does it mean to ‘Try Before You Buy’?
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How do I know if a particular carrier fits my newborn?
It can be a bit bewildering - so many baby carriers, all with similar weight ranges, but often looking vastly different in size Did you know weight ranges on baby carriers are actually safety testing ranges? These are the weights a carrier has … [Read more...] about How do I know if a particular carrier fits my newborn?
Early Miscarriage and Loss – A Personal Story P2
PART 2 - THE FATHER'S PERSPECTIVE Two years ago I shared my personal experience of early miscarriage. You can read the original post here. I also wanted to share how this had affected my husband and, to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021, he has … [Read more...] about Early Miscarriage and Loss – A Personal Story P2
Do you have carriers for men too?
Well the short answer is absolutely yes! (Scroll down to see lots of photos of a wide range of carriers being worn by men and women) This question was asked in my shop today and came as quite a surprise to me. It hadn't occurred to me that … [Read more...] about Do you have carriers for men too?
Now that my baby is bigger, I need a proper carrier
"When should I move up to a framed carrier?" I get asked this a lot and my answer is very much - it depends.... My lovely Sling Library 'twin' (our Sling Libraries started on the same date - 11th July 2011) has written a great blog post about this … [Read more...] about Now that my baby is bigger, I need a proper carrier
What to Wear when Babywearing – Top 5 Tips
While running a training course last month, we were discussing clothing when babywearing. I have a feeling we were wrapping and someone's top was riding up a bit, so we got onto the conversation. One of the lovely trainees pointed out that there … [Read more...] about What to Wear when Babywearing – Top 5 Tips
Sling Libraries Timeline
UPDATE: April 2020. This chart has now been updated up until the end of 2019. A number of years ago I decided to compile a timeline showing the start dates of all the different Sling Libraries in the UK. If you click on the timeline you can … [Read more...] about Sling Libraries Timeline