Articles about babywearing, babies and baby carriers

In the articles below you will read opinions and research about our babies, their development and behaviour, their psychology and their relationship with us. As well as how all of this connects with the art of babywearing and the use of a baby carrier.

Which is the best carrier for a newborn baby? Can I wear it from the very first day? Which one is quickest to put on? Which one lets me breastfeed? Which one will still work once the baby grows up?

See how a baby carrier can help you be a better parent, but above all to enjoy life and all its beauty!

Do heat and cuddles go together? Which carrier is coolest for the summer? Which fabric is best? In the end, it is definitely better to stay warm comfortably, with your hands free to fan yourself and your baby happy!

It is. It is a controversial position, and it often sparks debate. Some say it is “forbidden”, others that it is not recommended. Read the reasons why it would be better to prefer other positions that let your baby see, in comfort and safety for both of you.

Do you want to be able to breastfeed your baby while getting things done? It is possible. But who says we have to do everything at once, right from the start? Wearing your baby will give you great freedom and independence, and will certainly make breastfeeding easier. Read more about it.

Is it alright to wear a newborn baby in a carrier?
Could it put strain on their spine? And should the baby’s back be straight or not?
Photos and examples in an article that explains, in simple words, the positions that suit our little ones.

How much time does a newborn baby spend in various kinds of chairs and containers, and what stimuli does it gain from that? How do our arms help a newborn baby learn to support its body and to balance?

The position most babies prefer is to be upright in our arms (usually resting their little head on dad’s or mum’s chest). Read why this position is perfectly acceptable for all babies, even newborns, and why sometimes it is ideal!

What is the colic that troubles our babies and what causes it?
Could it be that wind is not to blame after all?
Read what we can do to soothe a baby who cries because it suffers from “colic” and how to prevent it!

Have fun together with your baby, enjoying the water, the sea, the pool, the summer holidays!
How to help your baby overcome its fears of the water and come to love the summer, and how you too can be comfortable and relaxed while enjoying summer activities with your children!

Every mum has surely found her own ways of breastfeeding her baby; some prefer more upright positions, others more reclined ones, and so on. Here you will find a little feature on the breastfeeding positions a ring sling can help with, since not all of us have the luxury of breastfeeding comfortably sat on our sofa! With a sling carrier, we can make breastfeeding much easier in some positions that would otherwise be uncomfortable or require lots of pillows.

Yes, newborn babies eat … constantly! Whether they breastfeed or not, the time we spend feeding our baby over the course of the day is considerable. It is a wonderful chance to “connect” with our baby, but it does not have to be uncomfortable and tiring! Breastfeeding in particular can be comfortable and discreet, even in a public place!

Has your paediatrician told you that your baby may have some issue with its hips? Are you perhaps following the advice to put two nappies on the baby for reasons of “physiotherapy” or better development?
If you are wondering which is the most suitable position for the baby in the carrier, read this article!

Did you completely “lose” your friends when they had a baby, at least in the early days? Are you worried that the arrival of your baby will change your life so much that you won’t be able to do anything else? It does not have to be that way! Read the experiences of mums who take their newborn baby everywhere with them and enjoy their lives just as before!

What parents who wear their babies with Asterakia carriers have to say!
Opinions, experiences and photos, shared publicly on blogs, forums, on Facebook and elsewhere!

Are you worried that your baby might get “spoilt” from being held in your arms? Will it be slow to start walking because you carry it in your arms? Read the “myths” and truths about cuddling and babywearing!

Can I wear my baby if I have a problem with my back or neck? Which carrier should I choose?

Note: The above articles have been read and approved by many paediatricians (including the paediatrician Stelios Papaventsis, (MRCPCH DCH IBCLC)), gynaecologists, as well as orthopaedic doctors.