Try before you buy

"There are too many choices - it's overwhelming!"

We understand.

There seem to be new baby carriers entering the market every month. Sometimes we struggle to keep up! So for parents it can be too much.

Our goal is to support safe and comfortable babywearing. We don't sell anything. We are not affiliated with any brand. We just do one thing.

At our meets and markets, we have a suitcase (or two!) of baby carrier testers. BIG suitcases! Filled with the brands you know and the ones you don't. Carriers for newborns through to toddlers. Carriers you wrap and carriers you buckle. All for you to try at no cost.

All our carriers are donated. Some from manufacturers and distributors, some from small retailers. Some from families who have sadly moved on from #babywearing.

Our meets are very informal. A small group of parents and children meet in a playground, hauling that suitcase and some special, weighted baby dolls. It can look a bit funny to see us arriving! But don't be fooled.

Our experienced babywearers have been doing this for years. We can help you try a range of carriers based on your needs and teach you how to correctly fit them. You can try them out with those demo dolls until you are ready to test a couple of favourites with your own baby. We are beside you, step by step to help you do that confidently and safely.

And after you purchase a carrier online, you can come along and get a fit-check to be sure you are doing it right. All in a relaxed social group of parents in your community.

Brands available include:

@manduca_anz

@becobabynzau

@babytulaanz

@ergobabydownunder

@nekoslings

@boba_nz_and_australia

@hugabub.carriers

@chekohbaby

@yaroslings

@joeybabywraps

@wraptureaus

@marsupiaustralia

@ankaliatextiles

@littlefrog_pl

@soulslings

@emeibaby

@zarinahringsling

@fidellawraps

@lennylamb

And more ...

See our events for more information and details of our weekly meets in Melbourne's south-east suburbs. All welcome. No cost. Link in bio