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Oxford Sling Library
Приєднався 14 вер 2022
Hi - I'm Lucy Hawkins, and I run Oxford Sling Library in here in Oxford, UK. I'm all about empowering parents and carers, and helping them feel comfy and confident in a safe carry. A good sling can help bonding, mood, regulation, doing things and getting places - all while being really settling and comforting to most children. I trained with Slingababy back in 2019 and took over Oxford Sling Library in 2020 having volunteered for 2 years. I have tooooooooo many slings in my house.
How to spot an Ergobaby fake and what to do if you have one
How to spot an Ergobaby fake and what to do if you have one
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Ring sling seat popping tips
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Have you got a seat popper?! That's a kid who loves straightening their legs in a sling and forcing the fabric underneath them to move up to their bottom and back - scary! Here's 3 tips (and an extra bonus tip with a tail) to sort the problem: 1) pre make the pouch 2) sit them on the 'rope' 3) bunch the fabric in the knee pits and work the bottom rail (hem) in a straight line and also... 4) use...
How to put on a twin ring sling
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Bit of a niche one here - a twin ring sling! Here's a quick how to - looking at setting up, threading and loading in your babies! Realised I never mentioned how to get out - just loosen one pouch carefully to take one baby up and out and then do the same on the other side. You could leave your ring sling on if you're confident you'll use it again shortly! I used a lovely Malishastik twin ring s...
Carrying in the heat!
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A quick video with some tips for babywearing / carrying your baby in hot weather: Pick a sling for the weather: - Maybe choose breathable natural fibres - Maybe choose a lightweight technical fabric - Maybe choose a one shoulder carry: e.g. MiniMonkey Mini Sling or the classic ring sling Keep yourself cool to keep you both from overheating: - Wet muslin on your neck - Shade - Hydrate - Airflow ...
A pre-tied wrap I like?! (Najell wrap review)
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Generally I'm not a big fan of pre-tied wraps - if they're not adjustable then often they just don't fit very well. Here's my review of the Najell wrap (sent to me as a sample, but I wasn't asked or paid to review it on a video!)
Fixing head support in a stretchy wrap: 6 options!
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If you're worried that your baby's head isn't properly supported when they're in your stretchy wrap, this video is for you - 6 options to help fix this common problem! Works for all kinds of stretchy wraps - two way stretchies like Boba wraps, Hana wraps, Lifft, Kari-Me and one way stretchies like the Ergobaby Aura wrap, Moby wrap, Freerider, Fornessi, KeaBabies, Funky Flamingo and many more!