Some tips and help?

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Hi there
I have some questions -
1) how should I get passport photos for my newborn she is 7 weeks - I tried the booth but she doesn't stay still when in my arms
2) I need a sling or something so that I can hang her in my tummy when doing house work and also to use when out and about - any good suggestions?
Thanks in advance
I have some questions -
1) how should I get passport photos for my newborn she is 7 weeks - I tried the booth but she doesn't stay still when in my arms
2) I need a sling or something so that I can hang her in my tummy when doing house work and also to use when out and about - any good suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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2. The only thing I can suggest is one hip, one arm and you get great at doing things one-handed - though I'm sure other people will be able to give you good recommendations.
3. Congratulations. Enjoy the newborn. Enjoy the holiday.
Sling - moby/victoria sling lady stretchy wraps nice for newborns but will struggle as the baby gains weight and have a bit of a learning curve wrapping them (not massively hard). My second hated the moby I'd used for my first which was a pain cos I thought it would be a good help with her reflux issues. I've used a Connecta with both of mine and found it good - if I had more money I'd get an Ergo for a change but don't buy one of them from Amazon Marketplace or Ebay as there are a lot of fakes around. Otherwise MNS designs on Ebay do good cheap meitais which require tying a couple of knots and are fairly easy to get on and off. I like my Connecta as it folds up really compact but has buckles rather than needing tying - but I don't use it like I used to since my SPD never vanished and my pelvis is all but destroyed.
I had an Ergo with my youngest and he spent all of a fortnight in a pushchair between birth and 21 months. You can wear the baby on your front or, from 5ish months, on your back or hip. They take an enormous weight- I could still get my 9 year-old in one, weightwise- and hold their value well. Heartily recommended.
If you're nifty with a sewing machine you could make your own mei tai- it's really just a rectangle of cloth with a long strap along the bottom and two running up the sides and off at the top. G00gle for images and instructions- I've made a couple and they are very easy if you're at all confident.
Lay your baby on a white sheet or rug and take a photo yourself and email it to https://www.paspic.com. They will format it so that it meets the requirements and print it for you. Only takes a few days and not very expensive.
If you take it yourself, picture lizard, has guidance for you when taking the pic and a very fast service for printing and delivering to you.
For slings, look up your nearest sling library and try to get to a meet to try out different slings to find what works for you. I have a wrap sling which I love and was a lifesaver in the early weeks. I still use it if I'm walking a distance/ around the house. I also have a babasling which I use when I've driven somewhere as I've adjusted it to fit me and my LO and so just pop it over my head when I get to my destination and pop LO in. She doesn't mind which sling I use
Take digital image on memory stick (or even Bluetooth phone) to ASDA & they'll help you print 6 passport photos for 64 pence.
I'm told Boots charge less, but I can't speak for how helpful they are.
Slings? No idea, sorry!
the pic was accepted no problem.