The Babywearing Wellington team were so impressed by the Tula Free to Grow’s that we have added our second to the library already! Read on for my review of this carrier. Designed to be used from new-born (3.2kg) to 4 years old (20kg) it is an adjustable carrier that doesn’t require an additional infant insert. … Continue reading
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Ergobaby Adapt
In November 2016 Babywearing Wellington received one of the new ergo baby adapt carriers, generously donated to us by Babes in Arms! These are three position carriers (Front, Hip, Back), suitable from birth to toddler, and because the base is adjustable there is no need for an additional insert. The cushioned … Continue reading
Natures Sway Multi-Way Pouch Pack
Natures Sway have recently released a newly designed multi-way pouch pack, and have generously donated one to our sling library! The older style Pouch Packs we have had in our library have been well loved over the years, for their soft, non-bulky, easy fit, and I was curious to see how this new one would compare. … Continue reading
Toddler SSC’s: Beco, Tula, Lillebaby, Lenny Lamb
If your babywearing journey has continued on into toddlerhood you may be considering what your ‘next step’ soft structured options are. A large number of ‘standard sized’ ssc’s on the market are absolutely fine right through to ages 3-4 if the child is still under the weight limit, however a toddler/preschool sized carrier is likely to … Continue reading
Lillebaby Carry On
How To: Back Carry With A SSC
Before attempting a back carry with a ssc you need to be sure that your baby has good trunk control – they should be able to sit unaided for an extended period of time. If you are wanting to do back carries and your baby is not yet sitting then an alternative is a mei … Continue reading
How To: Hip Carry With A SSC
Wrapping Rachel has a good video for how to do a hip carry with a SSC Continue reading
Counterfeiter Carriers – Buyer Beware!
The range of baby carriers available has expanded a great deal over the last 10 years or so. Unfortunately, as carriers become part of the mainstream, some unscrupulous people are trying to cash in by making illegal copies of popular carriers. Continue reading
Natures Sway now available in the BWW library
The team at Natures Sway have kindly donated three carriers to our library. Natures Sway (NS) have recently added to their range – in addition to the NS sling which you probably already know about, they now also make a soft structured carrier (NS Pouch Pack) and a stretchy wrap (NS Carry Wrap). Here’s some information on … Continue reading
Babywearing beyond infancy
We’re Babywearing Wellington, but we’ve been around for well over a year now, and our babies have grown up a lot in that time so we have a bit to say about how wearing an older baby or child differs from wearing an infant and why you might want to consider it. Emma wearing 2.5 year … Continue reading