Babywearing (carrying baby in a sling or other carrier), has a steep learning curve and safety is of ultimate importance. Please be sure to follow the TICKS guidelines for safe babywearing and, if in doubt, seek advice from a trained babywearing consultant. Safety All slings are safe when worn according to the TICKS guidelines. http://babyslingsafety.co.uk/ … Continue reading Babywearing: An overview of information
Babywearing consultants have undertaken thorough training on the benefits of babywearing and how to teach others (e.g. mothers, fathers and other carers of babies and children), through practical demonstration of safe baby carrying methods using a variety of slings or other ergonomic carriers taking into account anatomy and physiology for optimal positioning of baby and carrying … Continue reading What is a Babywearing Consultant?
According to the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (2012), childbirth is a significant risk factor to women’s mental health. There is a marked elevation of risk in the early weeks following delivery of: developing a mental illness. recurrence of a pre-existing mental illness. deterioration of a current mental illness. Many sources quote that one … Continue reading The Impact of Babywearing on Postnatal Mental Health: Mothers’ Voices
A bite from your baby can be truly painful, and makes it hard to relax and enjoy breastfeeding for fear that it will happen again. Mums often think that when their baby gets teeth it’s time to stop breastfeeding. FALSE! They’re not called milkteeth for nothing. But what can you do about it?? 1. Latch! … Continue reading Breastfeeding and Biting: What to do about it.
