Infant slings and baby carriers are rising in popularity across western culture – and baby-wearing experts are advising parents to do their research before they embrace the indigenous parenting tradition.

With the Baby & Toddler show on its way to the North West this week, we here at MM has compiled a list of the top things parents miss once they have children.

Coming back to make this new journey for parents a little less daunting is The Baby and Toddler Show which will be returning to Manchester for the second time this year on September 26-28.