Babywearing – common areas of complaint
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow Shoulder/neck pain The large majority of caregivers tend to carry babies on their front using a soft structured…
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Babywearing: Not Just a Fad, but a Means of Connection
By Tracy Cassels The idea of babywearing being a fad is something I see regularly online and amongst certain groups of parents. It’s somehow…
How Can I Breastfeed While Babywearing?
By Brooke Maree Combining these two skills can take some practice and patience. What baby carrier/sling can you use to breastfeed your child in?…
Exercises to help with Babywearing
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow For marathon runners, training helps to keep you in shape and prepares the body to take on the…
8 Essential Tips For Successful Babywearing After a Caesarean
By Brooke Maree There’s no doubt that babywearing is one of the handiest tools for new parents, especially those with young babies. But what…
Why Carrying Matters: Positive Effects of Carrying for Baby
By Dr Rosie Knowles Carrying your baby is essential to their normal physical, psychological and neurological development. Human bodies are adapted to be a…
Babywearing and Hip Dysplasia
By Brooke Maree Many parents wonder if they can still use a baby carrier if their baby is in a brace and being treated…
Forward-Facing: A perfectly acceptable option for connecting with your baby
By Brooke Maree Make sure your carrier supports optimal forward facing where the knees can raise higher than the bottom in the hip healthy M position,…
Babywearing Can Support the Essential Formation of the Mother-Baby Dyad
By Dr. Rosie Knowles The mother-baby dyad is truly the foundation of human health and wellbeing. As Donald Winnicott famously said, “there is no…
Why Napping in the Carrier is a GOOD Thing
By Brooke Maree HELP! My baby keeps falling asleep while they’re in the carrier! Or perhaps more accurately… My baby will only fall asleep in the…
How to Get Your Baby to Like the Baby Carrier
By Brooke Maree There is definitely a small group of bubs that don’t take to being in a carrier straight away. Being in a…
Babywearing: Is it for me?
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow Babywearing is the art of carrying your child. Babywearing is a practice from olden times that has seen a resurgence…
What Are TICKS Babywearing Safety Guidelines?
By Brooke Maree Safety is the #1 priority when carrying your baby, no matter the age of your baby or how experienced you are. You…
Babywearing with Ease: The T-Shirt Method
By Brooke Maree If you have trouble/don’t know how to do up the back clip on your buckle carrier, this is the easiest way! The…
Educating others about babywearing
By Brooke Maree Hey! You know it’s possible to educate kindly without jumping on the bandwagon of hate and shame, right? Let me get…
Travelling with Baby Carriers, Wraps & Slings
By Brooke Maree Are you looking for ways to make your next holiday trip easier with babies and toddlers in tow? I can assure…
Is it Normal to Have a Clingy Baby?
By Brooke Maree Many of us mothers bring our babies into the world and are met with an outpour of well wishes and congratulations….
Gentle babywearing exercises for postpartum mums
By Rynette Tan Babywearing exercises can be fun and enjoyable, and are an excellent way for mums to get a good workout while bonding with bub. For…
Infant Mental Health – Facts, Fictions, and what to do about it
By Emma Jenkins I have to confess I did not actually know that ‘infant mental health week’ was a thing until now, but I’m…
The Freedom & Bonding of Babywearing
The age-old, natural custom of carrying babies in wraps and slings is familiar in many countries and cultures, with ancient roots all around the…