9 reasons not to carry your baby facing out

Carrying your baby "facing out" is not the most gentle or ergonomical way of carrying your baby in a sling-read why in this article

International Hip Dysplasia Institute views on baby carriers

Some great pictures on the International Hip Dysplasia Institute explaining why a sling which provides a wide seat is better for hip development than the ubiquitous narrow frontpacks available on the high street.

International babywearing week event

On the 24th of October, we had a babywearing walk in Cambridge, to celebrate international babywearing week. See the press article here.

New facebook page

I have just created a Facebook page, which I will use to post updates and relevant links.

Cambridge Slingmeet

I run monthly SlingMeets in Cambridge and the next one is tomorrow! Come and join us from 10h30 to 12h30 at the Milton Country park cafe, or visit our Facebook Page for future dates.

Babywearing and travelling

During your travels this summer, what could be more convenient than a sling? At airports, on beaches, on country paths, in crowded city centres, in public transports, a sling allows you to carry your baby close and safe, whilst retaining usage of both of your hands. And your baby can enjoy the sight from a higher point of view than in a pushchair, and take a nap whenever he or she wants. Read more about travelling and babywearing in this great article by babywearing consultant and mum of two Olga Nguyen.

British Association of Babywearing Instructors

The UK qualified babywearing instructors have got together and created an assocation called BABI (British Association of Babywearing Instructors), and the website has just gone live. It's still under construction, but you can have a look here, and there is a page telling you how to train to become an instructor.