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Stretchy Wraps

Birth - 6mths dependant on weight
Deposit £40
"easy to use and really soft next to my babies skin"

Birth - 6mths dependant on weight
Deposit £40
Moby Review:
"Brilliant for snuggles and I love how you can pre-tie and wear in the car them just pop them back in when you get out"
Pros: Immensely comfortable, great for bad backs, worn pre-tied, can be used easily from newborn.
Woven Wraps
With wraps it is important to keep the fabric straight (not twisted) and to spread each part out as much as possible around you and baby. When they are past the 'newborn/legs tucked in' stage, babies' legs should be spread to straddle you, knees up and bottom down. This is incredibly important for their comfort and development. When you hire a woven wrap you will be shown a basic carry, there are lots of variations though: Front Cross Carry, Hip, Back Wrap Cross Carry, Ruck Carry, Secured High Back Carry and many more. There are 100's of youtube clips if you wanted to check them out and you can book private sessions at the library to learn more or come along to a Slingmeet.

Deposit £70
Deposit £70

Deposit £70
Pros: Immensely comfortable, great for bad backs, most versatile of baby carriers, can be used from newborn to older child.
Gauze Wraps
Wraps may be the hardest to master, but they are worth it. Don't be intimidated by those metres of fabric! Practice in front of a mirror with a doll beforehand if you like, Once you learn your first 'carry', you're set!
With wraps it is important to keep the fabric straight (not twisted) and to spread each part out as much as possible around you and baby. When they are past the 'newborn/legs tucked in' stage, babies' legs should be spread to straddle you, knees up and bottom down. This is incredibly important for their comfort and development. When you hire a woven wrap you will be shown a basic carry, there are lots of variations though: Front Cross Carry, Hip, Back Wrap Cross Carry, Ruck Carry, Secured High Back Carry and many more. There are 100's of youtube clips if you wanted to check them out and you can book private sessions at the library to learn more or come along to a Slingmeet.

Teal,Navy and Scarlet avalible
Deposit £40
Ring Slings

Deposit £40

Deposit £40

Deposit £70
Pros: Adjustable, low learning curve, versatile, the tail is good to cover up in the sun or to breastfeed.
Pouches
A well fitting pouch sling will keep baby high and snug, close to your centre of gravity. Baby's bottom should always rest on the curved seam, no matter what position they are in.

Pouch for dress size 14 - 16 approx
Pros: Simple, quick, easy, great 'starter' carrier, folds down small.
Cons: Need exact measurement, only one person can use the pouch, one shoulder may tire after a while carrying heavy baby.
Soft Structured Carriers
Baby can be worn on the front from around 12 weeks, some sooner if they have an insert. The legs poke out the sides to straddle you, knees up bottom down. Make sure your waistband is secure and you support your baby with one hand while you fasten the buckles into place.
SSC's are also great for back carries. You may choose to hip-scoot baby around, or toss them on your back with the waistband pre-fastened and fold the back panel up. Whatever you choose, make sure you practice and do it safely. Back carries enable you to wear heavier babies and toddlers with ease. Soft structured carriers are worn in a similar way but have their own individual instructions you should follow.

Baby sized
Deposit £40

Baby sized
Deposit £80

Deposit £65

Deposit £80
Pros: Comfortable for heavy babies and long wearing. Easy to learn and most are quick for getting baby in and out.
Cons: Some are bulky with the padded straps and waistbands.
Asian Based Carriers
There are a variety of ways to carry and tie ABC, depending on your needs. ABC's tend to be more comfortable to wear for long periods of time than a one-shouldered carrier. The wide (mostly a little padded) straps spread the weight nicely over both shoulders/ back/ hips of the parent. The straps may be straight or on an angle, the panel may be short for babies or quite large/ long for toddlers: it is up to personal preference which design you choose.
ABC's are great for back carries. You may choose to hip-scoot baby around, or toss them on wrapped in the carrier. Whatever you choose, make sure you practice and do it safely. Back carries enable you to wear heavier babies and toddlers with ease. Soft structured carriers are worn in a similar way but have their own individual instructions you should follow.

Deposit £80
Pros: Versatile, comfortable for heavy babies and long wearing.
Cons: Bit of a learning curve, have to re-tie each time you wear baby.