Snugglebugs Dorset

Clear breathing space is so important, and recent reports highlight a lack of awareness of this as one of the big risks to babies in carriers.

So a quick reminder:
- Clear space around babies face: no bulky/fluffy padded clothing on your or them that might block their nose
- Good airflow: the carrier panel should come no higher than their earlobe and hoods should only be used clipped on one side… but using a hat is the safest option!
- No pressure on the back of their head as this can push them into a chin to chest position that can close their airway.

Remember… if they can’t breathe none of the other safety checks matter. Always prioritise having clear space around their face and seek support if you’re not sure how to do this with your carrier.

Beth
Trained Babywearing Consultant

Being a mum is perhaps not quite like being a Disney princess…

You might choose tracksuit bottoms or leggings over pretty dresses… and yes you might have sick/spit/food/snot on whatever you wear in seconds…

But I’m sure we all have that one thing that makes us feel like we a living in our own happy ever after (or perhaps we are are having a day en route there with teething playing the evil villain of the day!).

For me, my carriers make me want to spin and swirl and dance like they do in the movies. ❤️

They are my happy thing. And my daughter loves spinning and dancing in the house with me while she is in the carrier as we do some jobs and listen to music.

What’s your moment of motherhood that makes you smile like it’s a moment from your own Disney movie?⬇️⬇️

High back carry with a ring sling 🤯 you all know I love a ring sling… so when I saw do this yesterday I just had to give it a go!

Honestly loved it!

Having rings rather than a knot is something I find much easier. And this has the benefit of being a two shouldered carry, so more supportive on caregivers bodies… and better for learners than a standard ring sling back carry.

This is not a tutorial and is just me giving it a go!

Unfortunately my toddler is too big to give this a try with a real little one … but I might have to give it a try using some rings and a woven…

I have lots of ring slings available to hire at the moment so why not give it a go!

Have you tried a back carry? What sort of carrier did you first try it with? Comment below ⬇️

And give me a shout if you would like access to my Oscha discount code 🤩🤩 This ring sling is just gorgeous!

So this one surprised me. Not because they liked something other than what they had in mind… that happens most days.

But because of the amount of money she saved. The cost of a whole carrier.

She had been recommended the Embrace by a friend: £99.90

She spent £30 on an hour 1-2-1 babywearing consultation to try multiple options and learn how to use them safely. Confidence and clarity.

She decided to buy an baby carrier: £79
But she then used my (*affiliate) discount code BUG10 for 10% off…. So £71.10.

So she spent £101.10 to get 1-2-1 support and find exactly what works for her and buy it!

BUT WAIT!! I’m sure you’ve noticed that the embrace is cheaper than this….

But it is a newborn and young baby carrier that often outgrown around 9 months old. Whereas the Izmi lasts closer to 18 months.

So she spent £1.20 more to double the amount of time. And she found it more comfortable. And she felt confident using it. And she supported small businesses too.

Oh and of course, saving £60+ on buying a larger carrier when the embrace was outgrown.

Is the Embrace a bad choice - absolutely not! But it wasn’t the right one for her and the fact she saved money by preferring something else was a bonus!

Send this to a friend to remind them why it’s important to try before you buy!

Hot take: Those top ten carrier lists are absolutely useless.
Okay hear me out.

Everybody has different things they want/need from a carrier. And every body is different. So how can we narrow it down to 10 carriers? (And let’s be honest many of them are harness style… which I rarely find to be what people find most comfy).

So find your local babywearing consultant or sling library and get some in person advice from someone who will listen and help you find exactly what’s right for you.

Share with a friend who is down rabbit hole on the internet looking at carrier reviews - because let’s be honest, the only review that matters is your own when you try it yourself.

Comment below ⬇️ how many carriers have you tried?