It all began with......

It all began when Melissa's three week old baby girl Hannah wasn’t feeling well, and she wanted to be carried every single minute of the day, every day. So this is the story of Melissa and the birth of Hana Baby. 

"I had been feeling very happy and secure in my role as a new mum, but then for the first time I felt stressed, unable to do anything." 

Our newborn daughter Hannah was asking for constant attention, so I could not put her down for a single second, not even when she was asleep, as she’d wake up again instantly. My hands were tied, and I couldn’t do anything, barely even make myself a sandwich or a drink.

Then I discovered the a wrap, and baby wearing: it was instant love for the both of us! It was not just a carrier, it was far far better than that! It felt so tremendously comfortable for me, while Hannah felt so secure and safe that she'd be calm but awake or sweetly asleep, while I had my hands and freedom back! 

But then the weather got hotter, and the more the temperature rose the hotter I got, the less I could use the wrap. I fashioned one of some thin material so I could continue to keep Hannah close to me, but it wasn't the greatest, nor the prettiest option.

I then went on a journey to try and find a suitable material that could give me everything I wanted and keep my dream of baby wearing alive.

It was then that I discovered bamboo viscose, light, airy and beautifully soft, but at the same time strong and insulating, keeping you warm or cool - the perfect material for a baby wrap for all seasons - and the start of a journey of the birth of a different Hana:

The original bamboo wrap.

In 2024 It was time for Melissa and her now grown up family to have new adventures. Melissa has now passed the reigns onto Jenny. A mother of three and long time lover of Hana Baby and all things Baby wearing.

Jenny lives in Devon on a small holding with her Husband, Grandmother and three boys.

"As a busy mum I have found my Hana baby wrap to be an invaluable assest. I've worn all my babies, and have worn my littest 'K' from being hours old."

With my oldest boy I had tried a few different makes of slings and carriers, but nothing that I had fell head over heels in love with. Not one sling did it all. 'H' was a February baby, and I needed something that would keep us both warm. Similar to Melissa I found a warp that was great for that. But when the Spring came and it started to get warmer I just couldn't use it as often as we would both end up being a hot sweaty mess.

It wasn't until my Summer born second 'G' came along that I knew I needed to find something that would do it all for me. I needed it to be cool in the summer heat but as the temperatures fell into autumn I didn't want to have to invest in a different product.

Thank goodness for my local Sling library. They knew just want I needed. The lovely Lizzie handed me a Hana Baby wrap and as soon as the soothingly soft fabric touched my fingertips it was LOVE.

From then on we've been Hana Baby fans. 

So much so, that I decided to join Mel in running Hana Baby behind the scenes.

I have been working closely with Melissa for a few years now, and when she shared the news that she was thinking of moving on to something new. I thought I have to find a way to make this work.

With Jenny at the helm It will be business as usual, with the same outstanding quality, and super soft slings that we are known for. 

Our mission is supporting expectant parents, new mothers, brand new newborns and babies, with our wonderful slings and bamboo products. 

In 2020 we added our baby carrier the Hana Baby Expand Carrier to our ever growing product range. Not to mention our extremely versatile Bamboo Swaddle Blanket. 

If you want to get to know me a little better and hear more about my ethos and vision for the brand check out this episode of the "Corrie in & Carry On" Baby wearing Podcast.