Southampton Babywearing

How your baby’s body is adapted to being carried

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:29:09 +0000

This is a great piece which discusses exactly the type of theory that we would go in to if you were to book a consultation with me. Fascinating stuff and it makes so much sense! To book a consultation and learn more, please email me.

The International Hip Dysplasia Institute recommend suitable slings

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:01:54 +0000

These images from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute show the positioning of a child’s hips in a carrier, contrasted with that in a wide-seated sling. They explain that in the carrier, the thigh is not supported to the knee joint and that the resulting forces on the hip joint may contribute to hip dysplasia. By contrast the wide-seated sling supports the thigh to the knee joint, resulting in minimal forces on the hip joint and the joint is in a more stable position.
The bottom two diagrams show the non-recommended cradle position against the recommended upright position. In addition to the risk of compression to the child’s windpipe, the knees are close together in the cradle position, which may contribute to hip dysplasia. In the diagram on the right, the baby’s hips are in a more stable position.You can find more information on their website.

Front forward facing carries – why they are not recommended

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:35:40 +0000

This is a great article by sling manufacturers Didymos explaining why front forward facing carries are not recommended.

Ten reasons why your baby loves the foetal position

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:40:28 +0000

This blog explains ten reasons why the curved spine position which is maintained in a well-supporting sling is preferable for babies than a straighter spine position. Please click here to read more.

YouTube wrapping videos coming shortly!

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:31:43 +0000

I am filming some videos this week to upload to YouTube so that you can refresh your memory on how to tie your wrap after our consultation – look out for the link which will be coming soon!If you have a particular carry that you would like to me to demonstrate, please email me.

Babywearing responsible for humans becoming the dominant apes!

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:10:13 +0000

This article by Timothy Taylor, which features in the July/August 2010 edition of New Humanist magazine, states that it was the invention of slings by humans to carry their young which separated up from the other apes and allowed us to become the dominant species. It is a fascinating read!

M’Liss Stelzer talks about sling safety at the International Babywearing Conference

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:27:03 +0000

Click here to read a summary of M’Liss Stelzer’s talk at the 2010 International Babywearing Conference in Idaho, written up by Jan Andrea, discussing the safe use of slings and comparing their use to the very real risks associated with infant car seats.

My favourite quote from this article: ‘it would be misleading to say that being held is “beneficial” to babies and their caregivers: it is simply what we are wired to do, and anything else is actually detrimental.’

The T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Babywearing

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:14:40 +0000

You can see the guidelines which have been developed in response to the recent safety concerns over slings by clicking here. Remember to check the T.I.C.K.S.!

Infantino told about safety fears years ago

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:17:36 +0000

The Independent reports on how Infantino were made aware of safety concerns regarding their ‘bag slings’ 4 years ago.

Infantino slings recalled in the USA

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:10:35 +0000

After years of safety concerns, over the Infantino SlingRider and similar ‘bag slings’, they have now been recalled after being linked to the deaths fo three infants.