Slings and Babywearing with Maria Renshaw

This week Jen talks to Maria Renshaw who runs a local sling library in Colchester about her experience of slings and all things baby-wearing from a very practical perspective. She goes through different types of baby wearing from soft wrap slings to buckle carriers with some tips on the differences, fitting, safety tips including the TICKs acronym, common worries about hips and knees, how to find your local services for sharing with parents. Thanks so much Maria for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! As ever we love to hear from you, contact us with your comments or feedback on iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com Amy and Jen References and Resources: Maria's website: The TICKS rules for safe baby wearing: Sling Pages (to find a local sling library): 'Why Babywearing Matters' by Rosie Knowles Babywearing training and resources:

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Slings and Babywearing with Maria Renshaw is an episode from I am a Health Visitor by I am a Health Visitor.

This episode is 00:31:20 long.

This episode was published on May 3, 2022.

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