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The women of the library
It was International Women's Day earlier this week so I would like to take a moment to celebrate the women of the library! Of course...
Supportive Sloths NW
Mar 111 min read
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Can you cuddle your baby too much?
This week "Pointing Rachael" is attempting to look stern! Because dammit people, you cannot cuddle your baby too much. Pointing Rachael...
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Feb 191 min read
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You're NOT making a rod for your own back!
You are NOT making a rod for your own back, you are meeting your baby's needs. Yup, Pointing Rachael is correct. Carry your baby, cuddle...
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Feb 111 min read
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Don't always trust what you see on the internet...
A controversial statement from Pointing Rachael Just because a brand shares something, it doesn't always mean it's correct or safe. Now,...
Supportive Sloths NW
Feb 41 min read
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Is your wrap/carrier not working for you?
If your wrap/carrier isn't working for you; it's NOT you it's the wrap/carrier! We find ourselves saying this a lot to people. Sometimes...
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Jan 281 min read
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Tula Explore Carrier
The very best* thing about our volunteers having babies is that we can borrow the babies to see how we feel about carriers we didn't try...
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Jan 221 min read
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Babies crying in slings
Some thoughts on when babies cry at the library or in a consultation (or just in slings!). Look, babies cry, it happens (as much as we'd...
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Jan 141 min read
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Winter Babywearing
It can seem daunting to carry your baby in Winter, how do you keep them warm without overheating? Luckily we're here to help! * Layers...
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Jan 72 min read
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Nosy babies while babywearing!
Are you babywearing? Do you have a nosy baby? Are you considering facing them out on your front? Have a read of this first! A lot of...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
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If you're nervous about coming to the library.
I understand how daunting it is to come to a new place to see new people to do a new thing. To help ease nerves here is a photo (from...
Supportive Sloths NW
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Babywearing in the heat
The sun has arrived for a little while! So here is our guide to: Carrying In The Heat Hydrate Keep both of you hydrated Remember a grumpy...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Babywearing Challenges Resolved
You might feel that if you have a babywearing question then popping onto the internet and hitting google or forums will give you all the...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Mamars session Tuesday June 18th - Cancelled
Sorry all, we've had to cancel the sesison at Mamars on Tuesday June 18th due to illness. Apologiers and any questions please let us...
Supportive Sloths NW
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Aren't all carriers the same?
Sorry, but the answer to that is no. All carriers are NOT created equally. A £10 carrier from an online retailer is not going to perform...
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May 22, 20241 min read
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Can I carry a toddler?
As my baby getting bigger will it get uncomforatble to carry them? Nope! Well, no but with caveats! As your baby gets older your muscles...
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May 14, 20242 min read
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Are carried babies more clingy?
Is it true that carried babies are more 'clingy'? That would be a big nope! All children are different, my daughter was very attached to...
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May 7, 20241 min read
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Babywearing and falling over
Today's post starts off with story time from Rachael. Back when my teenager was teeny tiny my neighbour saw me using a sling and informed...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Sleepsuits and slings
I spoke about this recently but it really is our most discussed topic of conversation at library sessions. Somehow on the internet it...
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Nov 16, 20231 min read
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Nappy designs
Nappy enthusiast Jess here! One of my favourite things about using cloth nappies is the awesome designs. I have themes of nappy designs I...
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Nov 10, 20231 min read
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What did Rachael do?
What did Rachael do on her way home from the St Helens library session last week? She may have popped in to see Bisi and Mayor at Joy and...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read
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