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It’s a Sling! Keep it Simple. The Result is worth it. If you’re new to Babywearing then take the time to practice with your lightweight sling, preferably at home by yourself first and then with a well-fed and rested baby! Slings are a very popular choice – particularly in the first 6 months and many families alternate between a wrap, sling and soft structured carrier. Slings can be very quick to put on, convenient to store in a neat pouch in your nappy bag , and breathability can add to the coolness of keeping bub close with some air ventilation for you both. Here’s a walkthrough for you to get you started. Getting your sling ready Watch a demonstration video of someone putting on and adjusting their

Babywearing at Home When most people think of babywearing they often imagine it as an outdoor activity – mums and dads weaving in and out of shops, dancing on the spot as they chat with friends and strolling through the park. It’s true that babywearing is a great alternative to a pram or stroller – no queuing for lifts in shops, no need to negotiate awkward steps and narrow doorways… It’s also a brilliant alternative to a bouncy chair or crib while you’re at home, too. The Velcro baby Some babies can’t bear to be put down, so the idea of you plumping them into a bouncer or seat just won’t fly. You’ll get nothing done – no washing up, no cooking, no washing your hands or, well, anything.

New Ergobaby Omni 360 The New Ergobaby 360 Omni has arrived and packed full of some great features to maximise adjustability for parents and their infant. This carrier offers 4 ergonomic carrying positions –( including outward facing) – providing some great options to suit your growing baby and their changing developmental, social and bonding needs. Omni means “All” – so here you find a carrier offering a supremely comfortable and  ergonomic  4 position carrying solution without the need for an infant insert. ✓ For Age: Newborn to toddler (3.2 to 15 kgs ) ✓ 4 Carry Positions: – front (inward), back, hip carry up to 15kgs.Front Carry (baby facing out) from 6 to 12 months. (approx 6.4 to 10kgs). ✓ No Infant Insert required ✓ Fabric:  Durable Weave Cotton ✓ Ergonomic for Baby – M shape Hip Healthy Positioning for Baby with

Expecting Twins? Don’t Panic OK, you’ve finally got over the absolute surprise of seeing double trouble at your scan and you’re gently easing into the idea of twins. No you’re not, you’re panicking and wondering why, how, when, where and aargh! How are you going to cope? What do you need? Will you ever sleep again? Will you need a massive pram? Relax – people have had twins before and survived and so will you. Just start your preparations early. Here are a few tips to think about as you wrap your thoughts about some practical needs to get ready. Get ready for an early appearance Twins tend to arrive three weeks early compared to singletons, so factor this into your plans right from the start. If you’re getting a

Babywearing in Winter Babywearing is wonderful all year around but there are some extra benefits to enjoying baby wearing in the winter months with a few tips to keep you both cosy. This is the ideal time to snuggle your baby up, nice and warm in a cosy fleecy or padded wrap, against your body. This is great for newborns and smaller babies, but if your baby is older, or even entering the toddler years, their head, arms and legs are out and about and it can be difficult to keep them warm. It is possible, though, and here’s how. Use layers Layers are obvious, really, but layers are a good idea because you can always add or remove them, depending on where you are and how cold

It’s International Babywearing Week That’s right – International Babywearing Week! IBW is a global event that spreads the word – and the love – of babywearing in all its forms. Here in Aus, we have our own week that runs alongside IBW (October 5 to October 10), known as Australia & NZ Babywearing Week (ANZBW). This event has the same aims as IBW and it’s now in its seventh successful year; this year’s theme is “Best Seat in the House” and there will be around 40 different happenings in various towns and cities in Australia and New Zealand. If you’re interested in going to one near to you, consult babywearingweek.com.au/find-an-event/ and come along, you’ll be more than welcome. Bring your bump You don’t have to actually have a baby

Is Babywearing Cool for Dads? A Big YES! Mention babywearing, or carrying a baby around in a carrier, and the image that springs up in most people’s minds is that of the mum doing all the work! It’s true that only mums can breastfeed, but apart from that, there’s nothing that mum can do that dad can’t. Long gone are the days when it was only mum who woke in the night, changed nappies or took endless walks with the stroller – dads are stepping up to the plate now and babywearing is just one of the ways that they can rock fatherhood. Dads want to be more involved with parenting now, and as we’re also seeing a change in working patterns, with more active and involved dads,

The benefits of babywearing are multiple – offering physical and emotional closeness for babies and their parents, allowing adults to complete a lot of the practical aspects of their day whilst being hands free and it’s often so much more convenient for travelling and when out and about with your child. So, what’s not to love about babywearing? While it seems like the answer to a lot of new parents’ problems, babywearing can actually be done in a way that does not provide ergonomic positioning for both the parent and the child. Mention slings and baby carriers to most people and they’ll mention a range of brands and styles. Not many however are fully aware of the “M” position, and the importance of this optimum posture for