babywearing

Birth Stories Special Projects Ubuntu Mama Stories

Hope comes in the morning

One night, after the birth of my second little girl, the words from the song “You’re gonna be ok”, by Jen Johnson were running through my thoughts while I stood in the shower. So many emotions washed over me, love, loss and relief and need and excitement all at once.…

Shane Sylvia CronjeApril 25, 2020

Babywearing

How to have a relationship… and a baby!

Many babies are rocked, swayed and bounced to sleep during those first few months, and yes, it's so very exhausting! There's no doubt having a baby around the house takes a toll on your relationship as there's a completely new dynamic at play - sleep deprived parents + friends and…

Nicola SchoemanSeptember 19, 2017

Health & Wellness

Back pain & your new mom body

When I fell pregnant, I was in pretty good physical condition. I walked 5kms daily, practiced yoga, ate really well throughout my entire pregnancy, and as far as pregnancies go, I'd say I had a good one. After my baby arrived I expected that I would bounce back within a…

Shannon McLaughlinFebruary 19, 2017

Birth Stories Special Projects Ubuntu Mama Stories

Journey to Motherhood

I often think back on our newborn days and remember being in the midst of it all, thinking that this was my life forever and I'd never find my way to happiness again. Everyone kept saying how quickly they grow, and I felt like I was stuck in some time…

Shannon McLaughlinJanuary 16, 2017

Special Projects

Project Wrap Conversion!

When I first discovered babywearing I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole would go. Just under 2 years later and here I am literally losing my mind over a woven wrap conversion we just made, if you don't know exactly what that is yet... here's a little behind the…

Shannon McLaughlinJuly 31, 2016

Fourth Trimester

The only 10 things you really need from newborn to 3 months

Pictured above: My friends little one, Scarlett at 4 weeks old, and my Leo at 4 months old (see point 9 below) My son Leo just turned 10 months old, 2 more months until he is a real person - according to a friends 4 year old daughter! This is…

Shannon McLaughlinJune 22, 2015

Babywearing Tips & Tricks

5 Tips for a happy babywearing experience

I've heard many a parent say; "My baby doesn't like to be in the carrier so I just gave up, she just screams even more when she's in there." The thing about babywearing is that it's a skill, it's not the same as buying an item of clothing and making…

Shannon McLaughlinJune 8, 2015

Encouragement Fourth Trimester Motherhood

6 confidence boosters for first time moms

Before I became a Mom I was confident, care-free and in control. I never really had bad days. And if I did, a glass of wine and evening out with my boyfriend would fix it. My goals for the day were things like: Eat right. Drink 2 litres of water. Walk / Pilates. Put on mascara. Catch…

Shannon McLaughlinMarch 24, 2015