The Ergo Baby Carrier: What to Consider Before Buying

I can’t remember when I first heard about the Ergo, or who recommended it. Perhaps that’s because there were just so darn many endorsements from friends, family, and other new moms.  It does have several drawbacks, however, which I’d like to summarize here.  These …

Scootababy – U.S.-Based New Hip Carrier

Located in Sunnyvale, California, just a few miles from my home, Scootababy is a fairly new company that launched its hip carrier, which is featured in small boutiques and babygear stores.  If you have an older child and you’re on the hunt for a carrier that will relieve your arms and provide ample support for …

A Hip Baby Carrier for Both of You

When my grandmother embarrassed the heck out of me by announcing  that I had “childbearing hips”,  I wished I would have dissolved into the wallpaper.  Twenty years later, I’m over it.  Good thing too, because I realized in part that the childbearing she might have been talking about wasn’t the actual birth, which doesn’t last nearly as long as the other kind of childbearing (Carrying one or more children on your hip as they cling to …

Why Moms Love Moby

Not named for the whale or the musician, the Moby is meant to evoke the image of the Mobius Strip – that figure-eight looking shape you can make by taking a strip of paper, twisting it once, and bringing the ends back together to form an unending band of paper.  And the Moby Wrap holds …

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 …

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 …

A Front and Back Baby Carrier – Introducing the Ergo

Front and back baby carriers give you great versatility when deciding how to carry your baby. Slings can be worn on the front or side but usually are not recommended for holding the baby on your back. Wraps work very well as front, side, hip, or back carriers – positions are limited only by your imagination and your skill in tying the wrap. Some of the newer structured carriers are designed so that newborns are …

It’s Hip to Use the Hip Carry!

Starting between six to eight months old, most babies will instinctively cling to you if held on your hip. Once your baby has started to do this and can sit up well without assistance, they have developed the muscle strength and physical control necessary for you to use a carrier in the hip-carry position. The hip carry actually helps your baby develop their posture. As they use their legs to brace themselves on you, …

A Primer on Baby Wearing – Learn the Different Styles of Carriers and Choose One With Confidence

Why Wear Your Baby?

Infant carriers worn on the body often turn out to be the single most important item of baby gear for many families. New parents are surprised at how much their babies want to be held and carried, and how much a carrier soothes them. However, it can be hard to find out the best infant carriers and to decide which one is best for you and your baby.

You may have heard …