Carriers that Wrap Around Your Baby

When I lived in West Africa, all of the new moms I saw used lengths of bright fabric to create their own wraparound baby carriers.  These wraps looked so comfortable and versatile.  While the village moms would shop or tend crops, babies would explore their world or – more often than not – sleep.

So, is a wrap right for you and your baby?  Let’s look at the most common wraps and compare their materials, longevity, …

Does a Lightweight Infant Carrier Fit Your Lifestyle?

Ever notice how guys offer to carry our heavy stuff and their own? I thought it was chivalry.  Turns out it’s weight distribution.   So it is with baby slings.  You want to find a model that is lightweight, but all infant carriers are not equal in their equal distribution of baby’s weight.

Pound for pound, all soft-framed carriers, slings, and wraps are – themselves – very light.  Soft-framed carriers are on the heavy end because …

Easy Baby Carrier 101

The baby carrier that’s easy for you is the one that you’ll wear the most. It’s got comfort and convenience wrapped into one.

Squeezing yourself into a baby carrier can seem like you’re playing Twister.  Wouldn’t it be great to have both hands free while comfortably holding your baby? The best models can free you up to get a lot done: power walking, vacuuming, decluttering, shopping, playing with baby’s older sibs. So, how can you find …

Ready to Wear? What Age and Weight Tell You About Choosing the Right Baby Carrier

There are a lot of baby carriers out there, but before you fork over the fifty or hundred bucks for one, consider what type you need.

Here are three of the most important things to keep in mind when weighing your options:

The carrier’s versatility:  How many ways and for how long can it be worn?

Your infant’s development: Can baby control neck and head movement?  Do you need to switch carriers when baby can sit unassisted?

Your wearing …

Should Your Infant Face Outward in a Baby Carrier?

All babies are intensely curious about the world, so parents are naturally inclined to face their infants outward in a baby carrier. With new visual tracking skills, why would your curious bright-eyed bundle want to continually study the weave of your cotton shirt when they can see the world facing outwards?
Carrying Baby in Front of You
This article assumes that you are already attuned somewhat to the advantages of babywearing.  Specifically, it addresses the pros and …