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Things we do

Parenting isn’t a vibe - it’s a series of oddly specific actions. Like carrying a baby. Or googling “is it normal if…” at 2 a.m. This is where we unpack the stuff we actually do to connect, survive and sometimes even thrive, with a baby on board.

Is Forward Facing So Much Fun?

Having your baby face forward in a carrier on your chest is tempting for many parents. It seems like so much fun - but is it? Let me lay out six points that might make you consider positioning your baby to face you instead: on your chest, hip or even on your back. 1. No head support Slings and carriers don’t provide head support when forward (outward) facing. That means a risk of asphyxiation before your baby gains full head and neck support. In order to keep your little one

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