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Mum carrying her toddler on the moss corduroy HipSurfer hip seat carrier with a tote bag over her shoulder

The Mental Load of Carrying: The Part of Parenting Nobody Counts

Carrying a baby or toddler is not just physical. It is the planning, the predicting and the constant readiness. Here is why the mental load of carrying is so tiring, and a few things that genuinely make it lighter.
September 07, 2026
Dad carrying his toddler on a sand velvet HipSurfer hip seat carrier, one arm supporting the child

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Do the Carrying

Father's Day gift ideas for dads who do the carrying, including what to buy the dad who insists he needs nothing, and why gear that takes weight off his back beats another mug.
August 03, 2026