Together with a Boba elastic wrap I received the Boba X carrier for testing, my consulting, and for the sling library. Today I would like to introduce this carrier to you in detail and share my opinion. First the basics, copied from the official website: An intuitive design that regulates in width and height without…
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How to utilize wraps and carriers in case of a disaster.
We are living in a country where it is very likely to be hit by a big natural catastrophe. Every year we are coping with land slides (greatest risk), floods, typhoons, earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic eruptions. Every year many many people are loosing their homes and unfortunately many also their lives. We can’t do much…
Can I use a cheap no-name sling for my baby?
I really love to try different kinds of baby slings on the market to see if they make a good choice or not. This is one of the important aspects of the babywearing consultant’s work – being up to date and informed, and knowing the products. From time to time, I get my hands on…
What makes the LIMAS baby carrier special?
Limas is a young family-run company founded in 2015. Now, in 2020 it already won several awards for their different baby carriers. LIMAS started with half buckle carriers (waist belt has a buckle while the shoulder straps are tied) but now has several more options in stock like woven wraps, ring slings, swaddles, drool pads,…
Why do I need a Babywearing Consultant?
Why should I wear my baby? Why do I need a baby wearing consultant?
To some people, using slings and carriers comes naturally, for others it is not this easy.
A babywearing consultant can help you when you feel pain, with finding the right carrier, and all the small and bigger problems.
Why to try different baby carriers before buying
How people buy baby carriers In my country, it is common to have baby-starter-lists and buy what is recommended there. Who is writing these lists, I do not know. But what I have often read so far is, that many parents bought unnecessary things by following these lists. One item that is never missing is…
Cradle Carry – Why we usually don‘t recommend it
When looking up positions for a newborn in a sling, we often see the cradle carry as an example. Today I would like to talk about why babywearing consultants usually don‘t recommend the cradle carry and favor the upright position which is also possible in a ringsling. Free breath One of the babywearing basics is…
Interview with a lactation coach
I am happy for having the opportunity to interview a lactation consultant in Tokyo and share it here with you. Hi Jocelyn, thank you for having me! You have a 2-year-old son and soon you will give birth to twins. When and why did you decide to become a lactation coach? I decided to become…
Why Babywearing?
In today‘s society, the common way to transport your child is through the stroller.However, the stroller wasn‘t even invented before the 19th century! Before that, people carried their children in baskets or in a sling. Carrying your baby is a natural way to transport it and if YOU feel comfortable with it and want to…