As a babywearing consultant, I’ve always been fascinated by how different cultures found ways to carry their babies. Cradleboards, used by Indigenous communities from North America to Central and South America, and as far as the Sámi in Northern Europe, are a remarkable example. These carriers weren’t just practical; they became an art form, tailored to each environment, infused with cultural meaning, and designed to meet daily needs with astonishing efficiency. Though rarely

Hairy humans hunting, preparing fire and meals in caves, making clothes, tools and even art with their own hands. This is a vivid image in our collective imagination. Yet we often overlook the simple, radical shift that made all this possible: freeing our hands. As a babywearing consultant and lifelong observer of how humans care for their young, I’m fascinated by both what we do today and what we’ve lost touch with. Why do we carry, or struggle to carry, our babies today? An

Using a carrier to breastfeed is an easy hack liberating on many levels. It enables us to move during the feeding time with our hands somewhat free and cover what we don’t want others to see. Carrying a baby establishes a connection on physical, mental and emotional level, helps to release oxytocin and stimulate a let-down. It is a natural way to encourage successful breastfeeding relationship, even help mothers in distress or experiencing postnatal depression to recover thei

The term “ergonomic” suggests a product designed to fit, offering efficiency and comfort. But when it comes to baby carriers, what does “ergonomic” on the label really guarantee? Not much. Most structured carriers are far from universal. There’s a good chance an “ergonomic” carrier may not fit you. In babywearing, this label often points to a carrier with a slightly wider seat—but a wide seat doesn’t necessarily mean a hip-healthy position or optimal comfort for your baby. So

Does your carrier require an infant insert to fit your newborn, having you wonder if that is good for your baby? As a certified babywearing consultant and founder of carry.coach, I’ve spent more than a decade helping parents find their way through the maze of baby carriers - including the infant inserts. Let’s take a closer look at why these inserts are used, why they’re far from ideal, and what to do instead - especially if you want to support your baby’s natural developme

Do you happen to own a carrier with a narrow or super narrow seat, and want to make it hip-healthy? Kudos to all of you trying to have the baby carrier smile! This is what your carrier looks like with your baby in it: in case of a super narrow carrier (called crotch dangler) your baby’s legs are hanging straight down, thighs are not being supported by the carrier at all. In case of a narrow carrier, thighs are not supported knee to knee, leaving the legs’ gravity strain your

Your carrier may claim to be ‘ergonomic’ - but is it really? Together, let’s take a look at what qualifies as healthy for both your baby’s hips and spine and for you as well. Are you panic-stricken over the potential hazards of babywearing, reading about hip instability or hip dysplasia? If all of the buzz surrounding terms like “C back”, “M legs” and “frog legs” and the flood of product information leaves you feeling overwhelmed, this piece of advice is for you. Let's tak

In search of a safe way of carrying newborns, parents get overwhelmed with information that is rarely straightforward and consistent: more often, it confuses or discourages them from following their instincts in favour of selling them a product. Carrying your baby in a carrier or sling is easy. This natural practice has been around for centuries. And just as it did hundreds of years ago, it allows busy parents to go about their busy lives while keeping their babies close and