Carry Happy, Heinrich-Lanz-Str, Mannheim (2025)

11/11/2025

Bonus points to anyone who can spot a major flaw with what I’ve done 😅😅

Tandem wearing can be a useful tool in your parenting box if you have multiples or young children close in age. I find that I either use it when more than one of my children need my attention at the same time or when we need to get somewhere without a pushchair and one of my older ones is in a mood or really tired. I can’t do it for long, but it can help get us out of a bad mood meltdown pretty quickly 🙌🏽

There are countless ways to do it! I find it works best when at least one of the carriers doesn’t have padded shoulder straps.

Here I’m using a on front (my hubbies go-to at the moment) and a MySol on my back. Both have lightly padded shoulder straps and it worked quite well together! Managed a 10m walk like this to my sister-in-law’s place 🙂

Have you tried it? What did you use and how'd it go?

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I’m May — mama to 3 under 5 👧👧👶 and trained babywearing educator

09/11/2025

I have 1 single functioning tool in my toolbox to get my baby to nap when I’m at home by myself with all 3 kids - a back nap

The older kids wanted to play a game together but the little one couldn’t wait any longer for her nap, so they had to happen in parallel

Thanks to my rebozo from .rebozo ( ) it was possible 💕 This is fast becoming one of my favourite babywearing options. Check my Links story highlight for a discount code 🤗

If you are an experienced wrapper you might notice that my rebozo is slightly narrower than the average woven wrap. Typically, rebozos are 60-65cm wide (and woven wraps 65-75cm), reflecting their multipurpose nature. I find it so interesting that I can actually feel that 5-10cm difference when wrapping. On the flip side, I could totally see myself using it as a shawl, whereas a woven wrap would feel too bulky for that. Just a 10cm difference!!

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I’m May — mama to 3 under 5 👧👧👶 and trained babywearing educator

06/11/2025

This is the LennyUpgrade PRO and I chose it to demonstrate getting a good seat, because it really does have a good seat!

*** Why is a good seat important? ***
❤️ your baby’s hips are supported in an optimal position for the rapid hip development experienced in the first year
💜 Your baby will generally be more relaxed and comfortable
💛 It is more ergonomic for you! Dangling legs create more downward pull, legs curled around your body will bring their centre of gravity closer to yours making it easier to carry them!
🩷 A good seat actually supports babies head by directing it to rest on your chest, you’ll feel less need to add extra head support 🙌🏽

With a newborn baby I would avoid spreading their legs too much and focus on keeping their knees up but more in front of them as they naturally would be when held in arms.

Make sure you check that the carrier is properly adjusted to your baby’s legs for an optimal seat 🙂
(if you have a narrow based carrier, you won't be able to get a seat like this for long without adding extra support somehow)

*** What happens if I can’t get a good seat? ***
You will not harm your baby! Getting a good seat is more of a comfort/optimal positioning concern and not a safety one 💕
(If your baby has an existing hip condition, hip position can be more important)

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I’m May — mama to 3 under 5 👧👧👶 and trained babywearing educator

04/11/2025

A few people have told me they haven't tried back carrying because they are nervous about getting baby down when they need to.

Start at home, get comfortable with getting and having baby on your back. The method I show here can give you peace of mind that you can get your baby off your back safely in a matter of seconds.

It is worth the practice 💕

Comment below with something that's stopping you from back carrying or if you're already comfortable with it - something that helped you!

Carrier here is LennyUpgrade PRO which is suitable for back carrying for most babies from 4 months 👏🏽

01/11/2025

Half the time I want to put my baby in a carrier or wrap, she’s upset and is pretty impatient when it comes to waiting for me to get it on and come for her.

Since filming this, I've realised that it might well be easier to hold baby in the same arm as the shoulder you carry on, put the sling on, and then bring it over baby - I would definitely prefer this way for a newborn who I'm wearing on my front. With an older baby, I've always tended to do it the way shown in the video.

Try it and let me know whether you have a preference!

It is actually possible to put pretty much ANY carrier or wrap on WITHOUT putting baby down.

Comment below with a carrier you’d like to see me put on while holding my baby and I'll see if I can do it and share it with you regardless of the result 😬

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I’m May — mama to 3 under 5 👧👧👶 and trained babywearing educator.

29/10/2025

I'm still hopeful that it will work one day 😅

28/10/2025

Today tried carrying my 5mo on my back in a full buckle carrier for the first time.

She’s not sitting independently yet, and she’s not 6 months old – two of the most common “requirements” you’ll often hear before trying a back carry. These are simplified indicators of readiness, but in reality, it’s a little more nuanced. They’re useful guidelines, yet in many cases it’s perfectly safe to start a bit earlier (usually around the 4 month mark).

Here are some signs that made me feel we were ready:
➡️ When she’s on the floor, she pushes up on her arms and holds her head high with ease
➡️ When I hold her and move around, I don’t feel the need to support her back – she stabilises herself comfortably counteracting the movement
➡️ In a front carry, she stays upright and alert for long stretches without tiring

Additionally:
💠 This carrier fits well and is adjusted to support her properly - not all carriers are equal!
💠 I’m confident using it and safely getting her on and off my back
💠 I can easily check that she’s well positioned – upright, not slumped, and with her chin clear of her chest
💠 I check on her regularly using a mirror, phone, or by glancing back

The real test was when she fell asleep. As you can see in the video, even in a relaxed state, her body stayed upright and her chin clear (even with movement), confirming that her spine and airway were well supported

Back carrying can be a game changer for comfort and convenience, so it’s worth exploring once you feel confident and believe your baby is ready 💕

If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to seek help from a trained babywearing consultant. It takes some experience to recognise these signs and manage positioning on your own, so hands-on (or remote!) guidance can make all the difference.

Keep in mind that most carrier manufacturers recommendations are simplified guidelines created mainly for liability and ease of communication. If you choose to start earlier than recommended, do so consciously and informedly.

What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear from other parents and babywearing educators too 🤗

Carrier: LennyLight (a good choice for an early back carry 4m+)

28/10/2025

Today tried carrying my 5mo on my back in a full buckle carrier for the first time.

She’s not sitting independently yet, and she’s not 6 months old – two of the most common “requirements” you’ll often hear before trying a back carry. These are simplified indicators of readiness, but in reality, it’s a little more nuanced. They’re useful guidelines, yet in many cases it’s perfectly safe to start a bit earlier (usually around the 4 month mark).

Here are some signs that made me feel we were ready:
➡️ When she’s on the floor, she pushes up on her arms and holds her head high with ease
➡️ When I hold her and move around, I don’t feel the need to support her back – she stabilises herself comfortably counteracting the movement
➡️ In a front carry, she stays upright and alert for long stretches without tiring

Additionally:
💠 This carrier fits well and is adjusted to support her properly - not all carriers are equal!
💠 I’m confident using it and safely getting her on and off my back
💠 I can easily check that she’s well positioned – upright, not slumped, and with her chin clear of her chest
💠 I check on her regularly using a mirror, phone, or by glancing back

The real test was when she fell asleep. As you can see in the video, even in a relaxed state, her body stayed upright and her chin clear (even with movement), confirming that her spine and airway were well supported

Back carrying can be a game changer for comfort and convenience, so it’s worth exploring once you feel confident and believe your baby is ready 💕

If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to seek help from a trained babywearing consultant. It takes some experience to recognise these signs and manage positioning on your own, so hands-on (or remote!) guidance can make all the difference.

Keep in mind that most carrier manufacturers recommendations are simplified guidelines created mainly for liability and ease of communication. If you choose to start earlier than recommended, do so consciously and informedly.

What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear from other parents and babywearing educators too 🤗

Carrier: LennyLight (a good choice for an early back carry 4m+)

26/10/2025

Credit for this tip goes to - thank you for sharing it on your profile, it really is more comfortable and has become my go-to way to wear these styles of bags 😍

Carrier: .baby WrapUp Bungi Green 💕

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I’m May — mama to 3 under 5 👧👧👶 and trained babywearing educator

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