Author Archives: Steph

About Steph

Steph is a Mum of two with a passion for babywearing and some excellent skills with knots. In her kid-free life, she lectures in Economics.

Sydney Sling Meet!

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Steph

Live in Sydney? Want to come and get help with your carrier, chat or just hang out? Where: Victoria Park play equipment, Broadway. When: May 3rd, 10am onwards. How to get there: Parking is available at Broadway shopping center across … Continue reading →

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Entertaining Kids in a Confined Space

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Steph

A long-haul flight with a toddler is the fear of many a parent. In my experience, preparation is key to survival! Here are some suggestions: Request the bulkhead row. It’s only a few extra centimeters of leg room, but can … Continue reading →

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Travelling with Special Dietary Requirements and How Do I Carry All That STUFF?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Steph

Part Two in our series on travelling with kids, we’re going to take a separate look at these two (related) issues. Travelling with Special Dietary Requirements Whether you’re gluten free, dairy free, vegan, avoiding additives, or on any other diet; … Continue reading →

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Babywearing in the Air and at the Airport

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Steph

Part One in our series on travelling with kids, this post looks at babywearing in the air and at the airport. Why Babywear? Why not use a Stroller (as well or instead)? I am one of those parents who will … Continue reading →

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Have Kids, Will Travel: A Series

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Steph

We travel alot with our two kids. They like it, we like it, but we’ve learnt some lessons along the way. This post starts a series on travelling with kids and will cover the following topics in the coming weeks: … Continue reading →

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Getting Started: Learning to Use Your Pouch

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Steph

Getting started with a pouch and a newborn seems like it should be easy, but it’s much less stress if you have some resources to go with! Try these! Babywearing safety: Correct Positioning Babywearing Safety Instructions and videos: Cradle Carry … Continue reading →

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