Author Archives: emmadavidson

About emmadavidson

An addict who started dealing to support my habit, I have been using baby slings and carriers for a few years now. My children (Sophia, born 2004; Jools, born 2005; Billy, born 2007) are happy to be lugged around town in mei tais, ring slings, soft structured carriers, and occasionally a tablecloth.

Ninja Babywearing and Sling-spotting at Corinbank

Posted on March 1, 2010 by emmadavidson

I’ve had the most fantastic weekend at the Corinbank Festival! I was there to teach babywearing in the Green Kulture village, but I also spent lots of time spotting slings while sipping chai, playing Scrabble, learning about clay-balling, watching circus … Continue reading →

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Sling libraries, carrier hire, and try-before-you-buy

Posted on February 16, 2010 by emmadavidson

So I was reading baby industry news this morning (I own a baby shop) and noticed there’s a Melbourne baby shop who have started a sling library scheme. For postage cost, you can borrow a baby carrier for 10 days … Continue reading →

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Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi Oi Oi!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by emmadavidson

It’s Australia Day (aka Invasion Day, for some of Australia’s indigenous population) on 26 January 2010. Which means lots of families heading out to BBQs and picnics, visiting friends and family, goint to festivals and major public events, or just … Continue reading →

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Babywearing Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2009 by emmadavidson

Everyone else is doing it, so why can’t we? Yep, it’s a year in review for the Baby Carriers Downunder blog. My fave photo from 2009 – yes, I do have the most gorgeous wearee ever January 2009 kicked off … Continue reading →

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Eco-warrior parenting – the benefits of babywearing

Posted on December 19, 2009 by emmadavidson

Did you go to a Walk Against Warming 2009 event on Saturday 12 December? ABC News says there were more than 90,000 people at rallies around Australia, including over 2,000 at the Parliament House rally in Canberra. I spotted ring … Continue reading →

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Tips on Tuesday: Making a Fashion Statement

Posted on December 2, 2009 by emmadavidson

I often tell people that nappies are for the baby, but the sling is for me. Which is why I can wear a little boy in a very girly floral embroidered carrier if I feel like it. He’s not the … Continue reading →

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