Hana & Matylda Guest Blog By Hana, co-founder of Matylda Baby Last summer, I became a new mum during a brutal heatwave — and my baby...

There’s something truly beautiful in seeing the connection between parent and child – and as babywearing is so intimate and oxytocin-boos

Facing your baby outwards can be exciting for them, but it’s not always the comfiest position for either of you. With the right guidance, it can be enjoyed safely in short bursts. Here’s everything you need to know. Remember Your ABCs Whenever you carry your baby, always think ABCs : Airways, Body position, Comfort . Airways: Never let your baby fall asleep while facing out. Make sure their chin is off their chest and they can breathe freely. When carrying baby inward-fac

Safety regarding exercise classes and carriers

These three letters crossover and can really help when it comes to your safety checks each time you carry. A is for AIRWAYS Each carry layer (main panel) should support into the nape of neck (no higher, as this can actually push babys chin on chest, OR for baby's with good head control right into the armpits. Fabric should be away from face, so make use of flips, if using a hood have one side up, not beyond baby's ear so you can still see a good half of their face and mouth e

Booking a 1:1 babywearing consultation can be a game-changer for parents navigating the world of carriers. Whether you’re new to babywearing, feeling unsure about your current carrier, or want to try a few options a personalised session offers practical guidance, confidence, long-term savings, and tips you'll use for years to come! invest on a carrier once, and find the right option for you and baby Before deciding that your baby “isn’t a sling baby,” a carrier fitting walkth

Brrr! Winter is here, and it’s tempting to wrap our babies up in layers while out and about. But babywearing in cold weather requires a...

Newborn to 3+ years?! If it sounds too good to be true, you'd be right, as this is often isn't the case!* All babies are sized differently, especially if they are newborn - different torso shapes, leg lengths, the amount the hips have opened (some baby's legs are very tucked up) and things like muscle tone and/or prematurity will factor in too. While you can fit a carrier outside of weight guidance I'd only explore this in a consultancy setting because of extra safety precau

Dressing for babywearing in in-between seasons can feel tricky. One moment it’s sunny, the next it’s raining, and a few days later, it...

Babywearing is so much more than a way to carry your little one—it’s a tool for bonding, regulation, and hands-free parenting . Here are...

Choosing “the best” baby carrier can feel like such an overwhelming task. There's so much out there, lots of opinions, and, every brand claims theirs is the one. The truth is, there isn’t one perfect carrier for every parent or baby. There are however, slings that can work well in certain scenarios, and some work better on certain body types than others, plus sling libraries exist to really help you try things before you commit and buy. Getting a nice safe fit, is key too. He

Do I need to spend £££ on the perfect carrier, or is there a comparable alternative that I could consider instead?!

Hi Everyone, Let me introduce myself, I'm Emma a carrying educator. My little girl is now 2 years old and she is my first child, so...

Let's talk about summer sling safety in context of our regular carrying safety checks.