Oscha Slings Realm of Middle-Earth™ Ink Bairn Baby Carrier

£163.00

With warmer spring days hopefully on the horizon soon, I’m looking forward to getting out and about with the family to enjoy the sunshine and keep active as part of my New Year’s resolutions. However, I find taking the pram around with us can sometimes be a little cumbersome. Therefore, I’ve been looking into baby-wearing solutions to keep my little one close, and allow us to go on walks, last-minute adventures, and to the corner shop without having to take the whole pram set-up with us!

My only reservation with getting a baby carrier was knowing where to start with so many on the market, as I wanted one which was soft and breathable for the upcoming warmer months but still provided the maximum safety and support to keep my baby safe whilst on the go. Therefore, I was thrilled when I got the chance to test out the Middle-Earth Ink Bairn Baby Carrier from Oscha Slings, which is soft, supportive and super easy to put on – even in a rush!

Oscha Slings is a Scottish company developed by twin-mum Zoe and her father to provide parents with comfortable, elegant and comfortable baby-carrying options to make day-to-day life easier – especially with multiple young kids! We got to test out the Bairn Baby Carrier, in the Middle-Earth Ink design inspired by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. As a big fan of Lord of the Rings, I was extra excited about the design, which is subtle, but for the keen-eyed LOTR fan, you can’t miss the brilliant map design. Aside from the cool map design, the material is super soft and made from organic cotton, which is perfect for sensitive skin whilst still being firm enough to support your child's back. Every baby carrier is made in Scotland with top-quality materials and designs, which is a nice change from the often cheaper-feeling baby carriers on the market. The overall look and feel of the Bairn Baby carrier was great, I loved how the pattern is subtle enough to wear with almost any outfit whilst also being soft yet supportive for use on the go.

Putting on the baby carrier for the first time did take a little more manoeuvring than usual, but thankfully, there are plenty of videos on the Oscha Slings website which show you how to put each one on whilst keeping your baby safe. The full buckle baby carrier goes on like an apron, securing around you with a thick and supportive band with a buckle to click it into place. Where you wear the carrier on your body determines how long the body panel is, so the higher you put it, the smaller the body panel will be, which is ideal for newborns but can then also be fastened lower to adjust with your kid as it grows. This adjustability makes the carrier great as an investment piece to carry your child from the newborn stage up until they're a toddler.

Once you have the apron-style band around you, you can gently sit your child in the carrier with their legs in the usual ‘m’ position to support their hips and pull the back panel up to the nape of their neck. From there, you throw each of the straps over your shoulders, cross them at the back and clip them into the buckles on each side. My favourite part was that once you had done up the side buckles, they could easily be adjusted to tighten for a secure fit by just pulling the adjuster straps forward. This made it super easy to get a secure fit for both you and baby without having to fiddle with difficult-to-reach straps. Once everything was tightened, I was impressed with how secure it all felt, and the shoulder straps were nice and wide with mouldable padding, so they didn’t dig in at all and provided a wide and comfortable area of support for carrying around your child all day. Plus, I even loved that the back panel has a hood, which you can attach to the shoulder strap on either side to provide extra support or some coverage against the sun whilst out and about.

The overall feel of the baby carrier was great; the material was soft yet sturdy, and after a few attempts of putting it on, I could do it with ease – ideal for when trying to get everyone out the door on time! With the material being lightweight and flexible, it will be great for the upcoming summer months to keep you and your child cool yet supported. Plus, it’s so flexible that you can fold it down well to take with you on the go, which I know will be perfect as an option for long days out with the family.

If you’ve been thinking about a baby carrier, Oscha Slings are a great choice. Each baby carrier or sling has been made by a team who are passionate about baby carrying and have produced products that have been designed with you and your baby in mind. I love how easy they are to put on and how supported every aspect feels so you can confidently baby-carry throughout your day-to-day routine.

Check out the Ream of Middle Earth Ink Bairn Baby Carrier on the Oscha Slings website now!

Pros:

• Soft, flexible, yet secure materials to support you and your child
• Easy-to-adjust straps and buckles, which make it easy to put on and adjust to your needs
• Flexible design so it can easily be folded down to take with you on the go
• Top quality designs all made in Scotland

Cons:

• The baby carrier must be hung to dry, which can take a little while. However, the material is good for spot cleaning, so you don’t have to clean the whole thing for small messes