Carrying Your Baby

Types of carriers, safe carrying with TICKS, hip-healthy positions and carrying in the Australian heat.

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Is baby too low? Can they breathe properly? Are their hips okay? A carrier can be a lifesaver on the unsettled days, but it can feel fiddly and a bit nerve-wracking at first. These are questions new mums ask me all the time.

This guide covers the basics, based on current Australian product safety guidance: the different types of carriers, how to carry safely every time with TICKS, hip-healthy positions, and how to keep baby comfortable in the Australian heat.

The Details

• 13-page PDF, instant download
• Read on your phone, tablet or computer, or print the checklists
• Based on current Australian guidance
• General information only, not medical advice

Who's it for

• Expecting mums choosing a carrier
• New mums with an unsettled baby who only wants to be close to you
• Anyone who has bought a carrier and isn't sure they're using it right

What's inside

• Why carry your baby, and types of carriers
• Safe carrying with TICKS, and hip-healthy positions
• Carrying from newborn to toddler
• Carrying in hot weather
• Troubleshooting common carrier problems
• Care, cleaning and when to retire a carrier
• A fit check for partners, your checklist and where to get help

Receiving your digital download

It's an instant download! As soon as your payment is processed, you will see a download link right on your order confirmation page. We will also email a copy of the link straight to your inbox so you can save it and access it whenever you need.

Yes, absolutely. The guides are delivered as phone-friendly PDFs that open perfectly on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. They are designed with zero fluff so you can easily skim through the checklists and trackers while holding your baby or during a 2:00 AM feed. If you prefer a physical copy, the pages are beautifully formatted to print out perfectly for your fridge or nursery.

Good to know

No, these guides are not medical advice. They are designed to share general information, practical checklists, and trackers built around current Australian parenting guidance and real-life motherhood experience. Every baby is different, so please always chat with your GP, midwife, or maternal child health nurse about your own little one.

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