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Beautiful Bonds offers support with the postnatal period, preparing you through pregnancy and supporting you in the fourth trimester with babywearing, feeding, love and nurture.

01/03/2026

💜 Sling Library and Mini Workshop 💜

Next library session is coming up this Tuesday 3rd March, from 10am at St Johns Church Community centre.

Join us to pick up a sling to hire or get some help with your own!

Library sessions work as drop ins and on a first come first serve basis. Whether you book or not, please come at any point during the 2 hour session.

In my mini workshop this month, I'll be showing you how to safely and comfortably feed your baby in a sling. Whether you are feeding from the breast or from a bottle, I'll show you how!

Suitable for any age baby, but ideally, for breastfed babies, once feeding has been properly established.

See you there!

25/02/2026

💜 Babywearing Consultations 💜

These private sessions are just for you and your child, plus whoever you'd like to bring to either help or learn too.

They are held in my cabin 🛖, where we'll have access to all the slings of the library (excluding those on hire obviously).

I never rush you, and if baby decides they need to feed for a chunk of time 🤱🏻🍼, or needs a big nappy change 💩, that won't dip into your booked time.

Sometimes I even end up listening to feeding woes and birth stories (which I love!), and I'm happy to use my training as a Breastfeeding councillor to try and address those issues 😊 I also have such an amazing network of professionals with , that if I dont have the answers I know who will and can signpost on!

⏳️ How long you book really does depend! An experienced wearer may only need 30 minutes because you will literally just try on 3 or 4 carriers quickly.

But an inexperienced wearer may need a whole 60 or 90 minutes for the exact same outcome, because we'll also go over how to put slings on, safety and tips on how to get comfortable!

Whatever you book I try to keep within time as best as possible, and if you do need longer I will happily extend on the day if I don't have someone else coming in to see me.

If you have been on the fence as to whether a private session is worth it, then let this be your sign that yes they are! Go ahead and book 😊

For that little extra bit of investment, you'll get a whole lot more personal and bespoke support ❤️

I cant wait to meet you 💓

21/02/2026

💜 LIVE SERIES Forward Facing 💜

My next live is going to be at 10am on Saturday 28th February

I'll be chatting about Forward Facing and all the confusing babble that often surrounds this position!

I'll be covering:
👉 Why you might be thinking about it
👉 How to know your baby is ready for it
👉 How to do it safely
👉 Alternatives if your baby isn't ready, or you dont want to use this position

If you've got any questions or issues you'd like to make sure I cover, leave me a comment below or send me a message 😊

Make sure to pop it in your diary, but I'll be sharing it after as well if you miss it.

Be sure to follow me so you dont miss my other tips and tricks and future topics in the Live series!

17/02/2026

💜 Sling library session 💜

Join us on Friday for our next drop in sling library!

We'll be at the Family Hug session, offering cheap fit checks and Sling hire 😊

Pre-booking is not essential, but does help me plan! Just follow the link in my bio 😊

All children welcome, we know its half term!

16/02/2026

💜 Loose shoulder straps? 💜

❌️ The trick to this one is not to just pull on your buckles to tighten.

All this does is pull the babies back in because of the friction between the straps and your shoulders.

✅️ Instead, tug the straps and pull the slack round to the buckles first, then tighten.

That's it! A simple yet effective trick 😉

Make sure to follow for more tips and tricks!

11/02/2026

💜 Live Series 💜

Join me on Saturday 14th February for my first in a series of lives!! (I do realise it is valentines day, but hopefully I wont interfere with your plans too much!).

I'll be discussing hip carrying as an alternative to forward facing.

First, I'll briefly discuss the limitations of forward facing before moving on to the different ways you can hip carry 😊

But dont worry, I will be covering forward facing properly in my next live! Date TBC.

If you have any specific questions about this topic please drop them below 👇 so I can make sure I cover it.

You will get the chance to ask questions during my live though!

And if you cant join me live I'll be leaving it up on the grid until I do my next live 😊

Can't wait to see some of you there!

10/02/2026

💜 Baby too low? 💜

Does your baby seem too low to you? Or are you getting some upper back pain?

Try this simple but effective tip!

👉 Lift baby up so their head is on the hard bit of your chest
👉 Make sure your waistband is horizontal to the ground and not dipping forward
👉 Tighten the waistband amd your shoulder straps as needed

And there you go! Let me know how you get on in the comments 👇 and follow me for more simple tips!

30/01/2026

💜 Sling library and mini workshop 💜

Next Tues, 3rd Feb, I'll be at St John's Community Church for our monthly Library session.

Come see us to get help with your own sling, or pick up one of mine to hire!

I'm also re-running the Back Carrying mini workshop, as January was a bit quiet!

So here is your chance to get some practise moving baby onto your back for just £5. I promise its a game changer!! This workshop is suitable for babies who can sit up unaided and older.

Pre-booking onto the library or mini workshop is not compulsory, but does help me plan.

Can't wait to see you there!

29/01/2026

💜 Hello! 💜

Its been a while since I did an intro post, plus I feel like I've been super quiet lately!

I started the year with lots of energy and ideas, but was soon brought up short by an illness that took everyone one at a time, meaning that of course I have been couped up inside either fighting the illness myself or looking after those that had it!

But it looks like its finally on its way out and I can get back to that new year energy...slowly but surely 😅

So hello! Welcome to my new followers. I am Maria, mum, wife, sister, daughter, friend and business owner 👋

🥼 I'm an ex reseach scientist who's passion turned towards motherhood and support for families through this life changing phase ❤️

🤱🏻 As well as being the face behind Beautiful Bonds, I am also the co-founder of and a leader of

❌️ My worst trait is taking on too much and then fearing I am doing nothing well, just lots ok

✅️ I would say my best trait is my ability to see the potential in everyone and every idea. Which probably contributes to that worst trait!!

👦 I have 4 amazingly wonderful, yet different boys. All of whom are my reason and my why. They have done and will always take my priority over everything.

I cant wait to meet you soon 🥰 Do you have any questions for me?!

15/01/2026

💜 Rainy Day Tip 💜

💦 Want to stop your carrier straps getting wet? Give this a try!

🌧 Pop your carrier on before you head out, but make sure your shoulder straps are nice and loose

Then when you need to put baby in, slide them in through the top of the panel

☔️ Make sure you get them into the correct postion and tighten everything up

✍️ Let me know how you get on below!

13/01/2026

💜 Sling Library Session 💜

This Friday we'll be at the Family Hug run by , offering fit checks and Sling hire 😊

Come join us if you need any Sling related help, or even if you dont!

The Family Hug is the perfect location to get out with your baby, somewhere you'll have access to professional help as well as somewhere to relax and chill with a hot drink and a snack.

Let me know if you have any questions!

02/01/2026

💜 Sling Library and mini workshop 💜

First session of the year is next Tuesday!!

I hope you have all had a lovely holiday? Are you feeling rested, or in need of a break?! 😅

Library session
👉 If you want help with your own carrier, or to hire one of mine, then drop by anytime between 10am and 12 noon
👉 Booking helps me plan, but isn't essential

Mini workshop
👉 Back carrying basics
👉 Come learn how to get your baby up on your back all on your own!
👉 If your baby is able to sit up unaided then you are ready for back carrying!

Any questions ask away! Can't wait ton see you 😊

Address

37 Collingwood Road
Colchester
CO39BH

Telephone

+447862494218

Website

http://www.beautiful-bonds.co.uk/

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I fell in love with carrying my children when my eldest was born, almost 7 years ago. His name is Isaac and would still be carried now given the opportunity! I also have a 3 year old son called Theo who got the benefit of being held close to me in a sling from the day he was born. I am currently pregnant with baby number 3 and I can’t wait to have those snuggly newborn cuddles all over again!

After Katherine decided to focus on her business in Ipswich, I agreed to take over the Colchester Library and I’m very much looking forward to getting to know you all properly and helping you with all your carrying needs.

At the moment my team will consist of my amazing mum as our admin support and the lovely Krysy, who will carry on as our peer supporter. I myself am a babywearing consultant, having done my training with Slingababy UK in February 2017.