Category Archives: Babywearing Information

Sling donations

We have been overwhelmed with the response to our request for slings to use in our upcoming photoshoot. Here are some of the donations we’ve had: Becky, creator of the Cot 2 Tot Wrap says: “As a stay at home … Continue reading

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International Babywearing Conference Journal #2

Sunday 1st July, Washington DC The third day of the International Babywearing Conference started with another morning packed full of workshops. In Free Form Wrapping, Kelly Laffin of the Canadian Babywearing School talked everyone through the principles of using a woven … Continue reading

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International Babywearing Conference Journal

Saturday 30th June, Washington DC The second day of the International Babywearing Conference and a more leisurely start to the day. Today the conference was also open to the public for some special public workshops so even more babywearers and babywearers-to-be … Continue reading

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Check your TICKS

An outdated version of TICKS, the safety checklist devised by the UK Sling Manufacturers & Retailers Consortium, is appearing in a few places. The older version has the words ‘Supported Straight Back’ at the top (by the final tick) rather than the … Continue reading

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Babywearing Dolls

We know that a babywearing doll is one of the most useful resources for Peer Supporters & Consultants. We have been able to source a small number of weighted dolls which we can supply to those of you who’ve trained … Continue reading

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TIPS 2012 Sling Test Results

We are very excited to announce the publication of the results of the 2012 TIPS sling test. TIPS Limited independently tests products for babes and parents using their parent tester panels. The School of Babywearing was pleased to be able … Continue reading

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School of Babywearing Photoshoot

If you live close to Cambridge (or fancy a lovely day out), why not come along to our photoshoot on Friday the 20th of July. Running from 10am – 12pm at the Cambridge Belfry Hotel in Cambourne, this will be … Continue reading

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The School of Babywearing Featured in the Birthlight Newsletter

We had a lovely time at the ‘Light on Parenting’ international conference. It took place in London on 5th and 6th May at the Institute of Child Health. It was the opportunity to promote babywearing, talk to parents and to … Continue reading

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Bristol Babywearing Training Course – October 2012

There are two babywearing training courses available the weekend of October 19-21st, 2012 in Bristol. Using Slings During Labour & Birth: 19th October 2012 This course takes on place 19th October 2012 from 10am-3pm. See details and book here ** … Continue reading

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Keeping the postman busy

We’re certainly helping the UK’s postal/delivery businesses at the moment, with 1000 of the Moby sponsored leaflets on their way to be included in Mama Packs We love Mama Packs, they’re a great gift for parents-to-be. And we were very … Continue reading

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