How Babywearing Makes A Difference: 5 Reasons

Wearing your baby has benefits too many to list.  But I’ll try.  There are five major areas of your baby’s well-being that can be improved by choosing to carry him at least some of the time, from birth through age two. 

Most significantly, research shows measurable benefits for baby and parents if babywearing is part of the family’s routine in the first six months.  Here are the top five reasons why wearing your baby in a …

Safe Babywearing Practices All Wrapped Up

Wearing your baby does a world of good, yes, but it’s no good if the way you carry your little one in a carrier does a world of harm to your back, your neck, or your posture.  It’s also no good to race around wearing baby, doing as much as you can, without a bit of mindful forethought about the types of babywearing task-management that might put baby at risk of discomfort, or even injury. …

Baby Carriers Past and Present: Herstory is History

Did you know that they’re older than money?  Yes, older than currency.  Back to the days of bartering.   Something to think about when you’re forking over fifty to one hundred hard-earned dollars for a baby carrier that promises you bonding, soothing, and multitasking all in one.  A relatively recent phenomenon in the West, where women’s roles evolved from either rearing children at home or leaving children in the care of another to go to …

Can Baby Carriers Diminish Reflux?

To soothe their newborns, many parents can often be observed rocking, jiggling, or bouncing their babies rhythmically.  But for little ones with still-developing digestive systems, gastrointestinal distress, or full-blown reflux (pun not intended), one false move can cause baby to lose those precious few ounces of breastmilk or formula he just consumed.  So, how does using a baby carrier fit into the early months of a baby suffering from irritating, even painful, acid reflux?
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Are You the Baby Carrier Type?

If you think parents who wear their babies are swathed in tie-dyed baby slings, striding around in vegan sandals, and driving hybrid vehicles, you may be accurately describing oh, I don’t know, a hundred parents or so (definitely a good description of Julia Roberts, by the way)!  But truth be told, there is no one type of parent who uses a baby carrier.

If you have been discouraged from wearing your baby by the nagging thought …

Why I Chose To Use a Baby Carrier

I’d like to share with you why I chose baby carriers over strollers whenever possible with both my kids.

But I wanted to make this more than a personal story.

So I’ve organized this article to cover probable reasons for babywearing among four major groups individuals likely to be weighing whether or not to choose a baby carrier.  Who should read this?

Expectant parents awaiting the birth of their first child.
Parents who didn’t use a carrier with their …

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, …

From Womb to Wrap: Newborn Baby Carriers

Babywearing is a popular component of childcare – one that lets parents keep their hands free and also soothes and calms the baby. An infant baby carrier that’s designed to hold the newborn close to the parent has been proven to reduce crying and promote healthy emotional development by providing a secure and safe environment that’s so closely linked to mom or dad and their daily rhythms. If you’re new to babywearing, this article …

Being a Hipster – The Ins and Outs of a Hip Baby Carrier

You may be used to seeing backpacked babies or infants nestled against their parent’s chest, but there’s another way to wear your baby – sideways, with baby carriers for the hip. A hip sling distributes your baby’s weight between the waist and the shoulders and are great for everyday use or quick walking trips. They also give the mother (or father) a bit more mobility, especially on their strong hand’s side. While a front …

Cloth Baby Carriers – A Natural Way to Nurture Your Child

A cloth baby carrier might be one of the most appreciated gifts for a new family. Cotton carriers, including slings, wraps, and some front-pack carriers, allow for great comfort for both babies and parents.

If you are interested in natural baby products, babywearing, attachment parenting, or any of the other ways of nurturing your baby that you might have heard about, a soft, stretchy-material cotton carrier is likely to be on your short list …