West Coast Sewing Co is a new Canadian baby carrier company that makes beautiful, double sided ring slings. I’m always on the lookout for what’s up and coming in the babywearing world, so when I came across these stunning baby slings, I couldn’t wait to try one out!
Read MoreIt can be hard to know what you need when leaving the house with your new baby and it's easy to go overboard and bring every baby item you own! Babies certainly come with a lot of stuff, but you don't need to spend hours packing for every outting or let a heavy diaper bag weigh you down! Here are my diaper bag essentials -- you can leave the rest at home!
Read MoreA baby carrier can help you keep your little one close, while keeping your hands free to do what you’ve gotta do! There are so many benefits of babywearing for both caregivers and babies, which you can read about right here.
Our local Toronto babywearing retailer is Little Zen One, which is owned by a fellow mom and dear friend, Allie Dennis. In addition to having the widest range of baby carriers and babywearing accessories in Toronto, Allie’s customer service is some of the best I’ve seen. She treated my like a loyal customer and provided me with the best customer care since before we met and before I’d even purchased my first baby carrier from her. Allie has complimentary in-store and virtual shopping appointments, as well as free shipping worldwide.
Read MoreA cesarean birth can be a wonderful way to bring your baby into the world, but the recovery is a little different than that of a vaginal birth. You may wonder if babywearing is safe or comfortable while recovering from a c-section.
The short answer is:
Yes! Babywearing can be a safe and comfortable way to carry your baby after a c-section delivery.
Read MoreMost babies don’t like being in a baby carrier at first.
Emphasis on “at first!”
Like most things with newborns, it’s an adjustment and it takes time and practice… for both of you! Babies want and need to be held close and babywearing mimics the sensation of the womb, but being in a carrier is still a new sensation and, for most babies, it needs some getting used to.
Read MoreAs moms, it’s so easy to get caught up in caring for our children and our households that we let our own basic needs fall to the wayside.
Making time for self-care, from basics like a daily hot shower to occasional massage treatments, allows us to feel more like ourselves, refreshed and able to tackle whatever comes our way.
Self care isn’t just about hot baths and manicures, although those pampering sessions can be exactly what you need! Here are some self care ideas for busy moms, so that you can fill your own cup before filling your children’s.
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