Carry Happy

🧡 Babywearing that's full of possibility
✨ Helping you carry with confidence & joy
🎓 Certified educator | Helped 100s parents
🤱 Mum of 3 | 🇬🇧 in 🇩🇪

31/05/2026

In this little glimpse into my life with 3 kids you can see one way I use my ring sling - with a cradle carry 🤗

I pretty much only use this position for breastfeeding and usually only when the upright position would be uncomfortable for whatever reason -- like in this case where sitting in a squat would have been awkward.

It can be a useful skill to have, but it can be harder than in an upright position to get a little baby well supported so that there is no chance of slumping - just make sure to pull through the whole sling to remove any slack, while lifting baby's weight.

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I’m May, certified babywearing educator and mum to 3 little girls. Stick around for content which inspires and empowers you to carry your little ones more 💜

27/05/2026

The third was carried upstairs in arms 🙂

Coming back home after dinner at friends over and hour away, they were all peacefully asleep in the car until we got to the underground parking of our building - it's so bright it would wake the dead. We.never manage a 'successful' transfer with any of the kids.

But being able to carry two of my babies at once? That feels like a superpower. It let us get everyone upstairs without any melting downs - and on nights like this, that’s definitely a success for us 🙌

Do you ever manage the transfer from car to bed? 👇

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I’m May, certified babywearing educator and mum to 3 little girls. Stick around for content which inspires and empowers you to carry your little ones more 💜

23/05/2026

So many mothers are told not to breastfeed their baby in a carrier. Take them out, feed them, then put them back in.

There are reasons why this advice exists. Breastfeeding in a carrier does require awareness and support, and if done carelessly it can be unsafe.

But honestly, pretty much everything we do in life can be unsafe if we do it without understanding what we’re doing — driving, cooking, even cleaning.

That does not mean we avoid those things altogether. We learn how to do them responsibly.

So what do you need to know?

When you breastfeed in a carrier, the carrier is often looser than normal. This matters particularly for babies who still rely heavily on the carrier for upright support.

The younger the baby, the more support and awareness is needed.

What matters is that your baby remains in a well supported position throughout the feed — you may need to use one or even two hands to help with this.

You want to avoid a position where your baby slumps deeply into the carrier, where their chin drops onto their chest without you noticing, or where they cannot easily move their head away from your body if needed.

And really, this is true of babywearing in general.

Safety does not come purely from the carrier itself, but from understanding, awareness, and responsiveness. The carrier supports us, but we are still paying attention to our baby and adjusting when needed.

When breastfeeding in a carrier, extra support and attention are often needed, which is why people often say it is “not hands-free”.

But that too is a bit of an oversimplification.

As babies get older and stronger, many mothers naturally become more comfortable using less physical support while still remaining very aware and responsive throughout the feed.

For many mothers, breastfeeding in a carrier becomes one of those small practical skills that makes everyday life feel much more manageable.

I don’t want that opportunity to be taken away from mums simply because they don’t have access to the right knowledge and support ❤️

Follow if you want to understand babywearing and not just be told what to do or not do 🙌

14/05/2026

When I first became a parent I thought I was supposed to cover my baby's head with the carrier hood because that's what I saw other people doing.

But there are many reasons not to do it and many alternatives that I've since decided are much better.

So why not?

For little babies especially, you want to be able to see their face and the position of their head to make sure their chin isn't on their chest and nothing is blocking their breathing. We also wanna be sure that they can push their head back if they need or want to.

And more generally, it can get hot and sweaty under there! And the air can get a little stale if there is quite a bit of fabric in front of baby's face.

I love the scrunch feature this carrier has on the hood, but even if yours doesn't, you can roll or fold the hood multiple times until it sits nicely at the base of the head - supporting it from underneath rather than around it. Then most hoods will have a way for you to attach it around the straps to create some tension (with some carriers you might have to get a little creative with how to attach it.)

If I'm honest, it took me a long time to decide that covering the head wasn't necessary and the alternatives are just so much more comfortable for me and baby at any age- so I wish this was just the norm! The examples we see are powerful in shaping our idea of what babywearing should look like.

What do you think?

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I’m May, certified babywearing educator and mum to 3 little girls. Stick around for content which inspires and empowers you to carry your little ones more 💜

12/05/2026

I’ve carried all three of my children with a kolan (one of many names). Although I've been lucky enough to learn from family who have used it to raise their own children, I definitely can’t call myself an expert in it.

Despite being the most minimalist carrier I’ve ever come across, it’s also the one I’ve learnt the most from.

It’s shown me how valuable it is to learn from the older generation. Especially from people who carried their babies this way simply because it was normal everyday life for them and everyone around them.

It’s made me realise how resourceful people can be with very simple tools. A woven band and a blanket didn't shout baby carrier to me, but in the hands of someone experienced, it becomes something practical and multi-functional.

And carrying my babies this way has also made me feel connected to mothers before me in a way I didn’t really expect. It's just reminded me that mothers have always found ways to keep their babies close while getting on with life - just like I have. This method of carrying is very likely ancient - it just boggles my mind a little.

More than anything, learning about the kolan has shown me just how much babywearing is a skill, not a product. The knowledge behind it matters far more than how modern or sophisticated the carrier itself is.

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I’m May, certified babywearing educator and mum to 3 little girls. Stick around for content which inspires and empowers you to carry your little ones more 💜

11/05/2026

This is hands down my favourite way to carry my 11mo who is getting heavier these days

I'm using a meh dai wrap conversion - WrapMySol by (check my codes highlight for discount code)

The extra passes over her lower back make a huge difference to how it feels for me, because the weight is not only spread over my shoulders and hips, but also around my torso. She's held close to me and doesn't pull away. She feels light on my back and the carrier doesn't dig in anywhere 🙌

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I’m May, certified babywearing educator and mum to 3 little girls. Stick around for content which inspires and empowers you to carry your little ones more 💜

09/05/2026

The Yörük are traditionally nomadic communities, whose way of life was shaped by family, movement, and living off the land.

My husband’s family are Yörük, and I’ve been lucky enough to learn firsthand how babies were traditionally carried. We were even lucky enough to find someone nearby who still makes kolans by hand, and with much kindness she shared her process with us.

This technique - broadly called tablet weaving - is actually ancient, with roots going back thousands of years. It is one of the oldest known methods of patterned weaving.

Few younger people in Türkiye are interested in learning these kinds of traditional skills today, often seeing them as outdated or belonging to the past.

But is hard for me to see it that way - the simplicity, practicality, and ingenuity of it all honestly amazes me.

Have you seen anything like this before? I'd love to hear about it in the comments ❤️

04/05/2026

Wow can I get a lot done in the time is takes me to put my baby to bed. I am able to do all the cleaning and tidying up, while listening to or watching something either to relax or to learn, all while getting my daughter to bed, without even trying

This is a huge game changer for my life and means that once I do transfer my daughter to her bed, I can actually have some me-time to do what I want to do, rather than doing what needs to be done.

I couldn’t (and still can’t) always do this, here’s what helps me:

❤️ Reasonable expectations - I don’t expect to be able to do this every day, some days I naturally have more desire to be productive than others. Sometimes I will just lie next to her while nursing and even fall asleep myself.

🩵 A comfortable carrier - I expect my carrier to be supportive, even for a heavier baby. If I feel pain, discomfort, nausea, or particularly tired, I stop and adjust, switch carriers, or take a break. The carrier and the way it is worn can make a massive difference to how you feel when carrying. With some carriers I can go for hours without it being an issue and others make me feel physically sick. It is completely normal to need help finding the right carrier for your needs OR help with simply using your carrier comfortably!

💜 Back carrying skills - having a baby on your front is lovely, but not very practical. if you don’t know how to do this, I promise you investing some time and even money learning how, will pay off many times over

💙 A suitable carrier for back carrying - it is a myth that you can only carry your baby on your back from 6 months or from . What you do need is a carrier that supports your baby well enough on your back.

You can get started with this by booking a virtual consultation with me - a certified babywearing consultant and mama to 3 under 5. Back carrying is absolutely the most useful skill in my parenting toolbox. I can help you add it to yours, it is not as hard as you might think, especially with the right support!

➡️ Book a consult via the link in my bio or DM me any questions you have ❤️

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