The Basics Name: Firespiral Labryinth Serpernt Twilight Warp: Twilight Blend: 100% Organic Combed Cotton GSM: 210 Weave: Alchemy Size: 7 Price for a size 6: £178 Initial Thoughts As usual the wrap arrived beautifully packaged with a hand written note, which really adds the personal touch and is an added bonus of buying from a small company that really do go…
There are so many reasons people chose to babywear, and they may even vary from child to child for the same person! Initially, for me, babywearing was a matter of convenience. I had an older child I needed to walk to school across a muddy field and really didn’t relish the thought of cleaning those…
What is the difference between all the carriers and slings available? Which one will work best for me? Every day on social media I see these questions asked. The original poster is often flooded with information they didn’t ask for and the world of babywearing suddenly becomes confusing and overwhelming! Although there is no definitive…
Stretchy wraps are a single long piece of material that you wrap around you and your baby. There are two types of stretchy wrap a 1-way and a 2-way, both types are tested from around 7lbs – 20lbs, though some brands, such as Izmi, have undergone testing for lower birth weights and state they can be…
Arguably the most adaptable, but most confusing form of babywearing out there! Ever wondered what a woven wrap is, or how to use one? How do you decide what size to buy? What about the blend or brand? These are all really common questions and whilst the answers are out there they can often be…
The latest Oscha PO has arrived and I’ve been lucky enough to have a little play with Rohan. I still regularly wrap my one year old and am lucky enough to get my 4 year old up on average once or twice a week – though since this beautiful wrap arrived it has been more…
Yume are a new brand on the market in the UK, though they ship internationally. They have shared this warp with Baie slings, reviving some old Baie favourites. However, Reflections is a brand new Yume design, hand drawn by the owner’s mother, and I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to test one of their…
Luluna Slings are a Polish babywearing brand. Many of their designs take inspiration from fantasy books, or mythical stories and creatures. I’m not 100% certain where the naming inspiration for Safira springs from, but if I had guess I would suggest maybe the Eragon series of books. Luluna say that ‘this is female version of…
Oscha are a UK brand, based in Scotland. They also offer a variety of carriers made from some of their woven wrap fabrics. Oscha Slings tend to release new wraps every 2 weeks, so if you can’t find something that you fall in love with it is likely that there may be something released soon!…
What is the Bairn? Oscha’s new style Bairn is a buckle carrier available on a made to order basis. It is recommended as being suitable from newborn (7lbs) to around 2 years (45lbs). It is an apron style carrier with padded shoulder straps. It offers front facing in with cross or ‘h’ style straps, hip…
Lenny Lamb are a Polish company who specialise in creating beautiful wraps and carriers from woven fabric. They have a wide selection of patterns available. Their prices are very reasonable, and there are also several UK retailers so you are able to avoid customs charges. You can find a list of them here. If you…
A Brief Guide to Buckle Carriers: Choosing Comfort and Ease for You and Your Baby Buckle carriers have become increasingly more popular among parents who seek a comfortable, convenient, and hands-free babywearing solution. With so many carrier options available, however, the choice can feel overwhelming. How do you decide which one is right for…
One thing I often see on facebook groups is ‘can I continue to wear my child whilst pregnant?’ The answer is generally yes, assuming that you are having a straight-forward and healthy pregnancy. For many babywearing offers not only a convenient form of transport, but also becomes a comfort for both you and your child….