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.

What mum thumb (De Quervain's) is, why carrying a baby triggers wrist pain, and practical ways to take the load off your wrists. General info, not medical advice.

Traditional carrier or hipseat? A moment-by-moment guide to which carrier suits newborn cuddles, long walks, quick errands, the toddler up-down and travel.

We timed it. Here is how long it really takes to put a hip seat carrier on, the step-by-step, and how it compares to a full carrier for stop-start days.

How to feed your baby out and about without leaving the table, from cafe seats to picnics, and how a supportive hip seat ledge makes feeding easier.