Category Archives: Asian-style Carriers

Baby Carriers: Not Just for Babywearing

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Steph

Thankyou [insert well-known brand here] for a swinging good time! What unusual uses do you have for your baby carriers? Leave a comment and let us know!

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Tips on Tuesday: Mei Tai troubleshooting

Posted on September 15, 2009 by emmadavidson

I’ll be posting a quick babywearing tip every Tuesday – today’s is basic mei tai troubleshooting. First, tie the waist strap on so baby’s weight will be at your belly button or higher. Better for your centre of gravity, and … Continue reading →

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Babywearing while Injured: Backs

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Steph

Another in our series on wearing while injured, this time we look at bad backs. Previous posts on the topic include shoulder injuries. Does superman tossing make you double over in pain? Does a dull ache start up in your … Continue reading →

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Babywearing while Injured: Shoulders

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Steph

This is the first in a series of posts aimed at helping parents with special needs. Here, we look at babywearing with a shoulder injury. You’d like to wear your baby or older child, but red-hot pain is holding you … Continue reading →

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Babywearing post C-Section

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Steph

Birth doesn’t always go to plan. Sometimes it does go to plan and that plan involves a caesar. This can present its own babywearing challenges and Rae, who’s been there twice, lets us in on her strategies for babywearing after … Continue reading →

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Onbus But Were Afraid To Ask

Posted on May 18, 2009 by sarahr

Well, maybe not everything…. But enough to convince you that you have to try one. Onbuhimos (onbus) are traditional Japanese baby carriers. They look a lot like Mei Tais but have rings at the bottom instead of straps. Why you … Continue reading →

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