Doors of Durin™ Mellon Cairis Baby Carrier
The Doors of Durin are shown in an effervescent blue against a black backdrop, intended to represent the magical moment... Read more
These are items with small blemishes - 2nd grade will be less visible, 3rd grade slightly more so, all are safe for use. Enjoy a discount and know you're doing your piece to help prevent landfill. Weaving and making is a complex process and the result often isn't perfect, most companies throw out items because of these small issues even though they are perfectly good to use and still beautiful.
The Doors of Durin are shown in an effervescent blue against a black backdrop, intended to represent the magical moment when the Sindarin word for 'Friend' (Mellon) is spoken by Gandalf and the gateway is opened to the travellers of the Fellowship, after generations lying closed to the world.
The placement of the Doors is such that the whole of the door will lie across your little ones back. This beautiful baby carrier is woven from 100% organic cotton for a lovely softness and a little cush. This organic cotton baby carrier is breathable and versatile.
Oscha Slings are ethically handcrafted in Scotland and come with a Peace Of Mind Guarantee
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Spot clean your Oscha carrier and hang to dry where possible. Avoid labels when ironing.
FABRIC COMPOSITION: 100% Organic Combed Cotton.
FABRIC WEIGHT: approx. 286gsm
*Please note that the Cairis has a fleece lining for added cosiness and cushioning.
Simple and stylish, the Cairis is a lightweight half-buckle baby carrier that gives you the comfort of wrapping and the ease of buckles. Learn all about the Cairis
Why choose the Oscha Cairis baby carrier?
- Available in Baby, Toddler & Preschool sizes.
- Strata-linea padded, buckle waistband - for supreme comfort.
- Adjustable tie straps.
- Front & back carries, ergonomic position.
- Unique hand drawn designs in beautiful colours.
- Jacquard woven with organic, responsibly sourced yarns in our solar powered Scottish workshop.
Check out the videos to see how quick and east the Cairis is to use.
Learn all about the wonderful babywearing benefits.
The Cairis carrier has been safety tested to BS EN 13209-2:3005 & ASTM:F2236-14 and are in the International Hip Dysplasia Institute’s list of “hip healthy” products.
Comes in two sizes: Baby and Toddler. Baby is suitable from 0-30 months (7-45lbs). Toddler is suitable from 2-5 years (25-45lbs). See 'Size Guide' link above.
Our interpretation of the door to the Mines of Moria represents the magical moment when Gandalf speaks the Sindarin word for 'Friend' (Mellon). After generations of lying closed to the world, the gateway is opened to the travellers of the Fellowship in the Third Age.
The Elvish inscription above the doors is faithfully reproduced, reading:
"The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs."
Learn more about the design in our blog post.
FAQ
Babywearing has many wonderful benefits for the child and the parent alike - it brings a connection like no other. Using a baby sling creates a cosy, snug environment for your little one which is important for their development. Our slings also promote healthy hip development, and have been approved by by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Learn more on here.
Our baby wraps come in different size. You can find a detailed baby wrap size guide here. Trying to figure out the best carrier for you and sizing? Check out the baby carrier guide. All the information on our Cairis carrier, including the Cairis size guide is available here. Learn all about the Ring Sling shoulder styles here.
Your order will be shipped in 1-3 working days. We are usually very speedy! The exact delivery timescale depends on which country you are ordering to and which courier you choose. Find all the information here.
Yes, we ship worldwide with some exclusions. You can find the full list of countries we ship tohere.
If you find your purchase is not quite right, you have a period of 30 days after the date on which you receive the goods to notify us of your return. The return shipping will be at your own cost. Find all the information on how to make a return here.