• Babywearing

    Babywearing in Winter

    Winter is coming! Though it feels like it is already here giving how chilly some mornings are. But with colder days, I am getting more and more often this question asked by my clients: how should I dress my baby (or child) for babywearing in cold days? In this post I will tell you all you need to know about babywearing in winter, so keep on reading! The main principle The main principle for babywearing in winter is: cover outside the carrier. Do *not* wear your kid on a snowsuit or thick overall, or while they are wearing a coat or a jacket. Why? Because it would be very hard…

  • Babywearing

    Carrying older children

    Sometimes I hear parents say things like “yes I used to carry them a lot when they were babies, but of course now with X kgs I can’t carry them anymore”. And although of course I respect each parent’s own experience, it makes me a little sad to think that they stopped carrying if they both enjoyed it because of the weight. As I was saying on a recent post, children tend to need physical contact even well beyond the newborn stage. And in every opportunity where you would have taken your kid in arms, you could carry them on a sling or carrier, and your body would be thankful!…

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    Ring slings: practical and long-lasting

    On this post I will talk about ring slings, are a very practical type of carrier that is might take you from birth until well into toddlerhood. A ring sling is made from woven fabric (the same as woven wraps), and normally is between 1.5 – 2m long. It has a pair of rings sewn on one end, and the other end is then threaded through them. A ringsling allows you to carry your baby on the front or on the hips, and eventually on the back (though normally there are more comfortable options for that). For carrying on the front and on the hips, it is always a one-shoulder…

  • Babywearing,  Postpartum

    Babywearing: a tool to provide contact

    Sometimes, babywearing is seen as a mean of transport, a way to carry your baby from one place to another and avoid the use of the stroller. Of course, I am not denying the importance of this practical aspect (and I will write more about this in other posts). But keep reading to find more about the relevance of babywearing as a tool to satisfy one of the most important needs of young children: contact! When my first was a tiny baby, evenings were difficult. We struggled with breastfeeding and he didn’t take a pacifier at that point, so it was really complicated to calm him down when he was…

  • Babywearing,  Luxembourg

    When is the best moment to take a babywearing workshop?

    Are you currently pregnant and you are wondering if it is better for you to have a babywearing consultation now, or wait until the baby is born? In this post I give you some tips to help you make that decision! I got asked this question many times, so I thought it was about time to write a post about this. Is it better to have a consultation or take part on a babywearing workshop while you are still pregnant, or is it better to wait until your baby is born? The answer, not surprisingly, is that there is no right answer 🙂 As everything around parenthood, the key is…

  • Babywearing,  Luxembourg

    Babywearing in the Rain

    Believe it or not, when it rains, babywearing might be the most practical option to leave the house with a small kid! Keep reading to know why I find babywearing in the rain so useful. The practicity of babywearing when it rains Today is a very rainy day in Luxembourg. Rain is not so uncommon, but days with *heavy* rain, like I was used to in Buenos Aires, are somewhat rarer. I had to leave the house with my two kids and it took me like 30′ to get them ready! Yes, every parent knows what a hassle it is to go out with kids when it rains. Even if…