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 …

Better Bonding with Baby – Slings as Mother Nature’s Tonic

Bonding with your baby is itself a natural experience. Nothing could be more deeply ingrained in us than the instinct to love, protect, and spend time with our children. Bringing a love of nature into the mix will only improve and integrate the experiences you share with your baby at a deeper, more tender level.

Keeping Your Baby Close

Physical closeness is an ancient form of parent-child bonding. It lets you show your love and constant …

Make a Quiet Haven for Your Child: Slinging Out Stress In Your Home

Stress can often end up so much more than just a residue left over from your day at work. It is a destructive but commonplace entity that insidiously affects your entire household. Just like any other emotional state, being stressed out is contagious – it can and will spread to your children! Yes the simple old adage of “coughs and sneezes – spread diseases” needs updating with a psychosomatic cocktail of emotional …

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 …

Baby, Let’s Fly! How to Survive Your Airline Trip

You’ve booked a flight with your baby and now you’re starting to worry. What do I need to bring? How will I keep baby from crying? After eight international flights and more than a dozen domestic flights with an under-2, I’ve got some ideas for you!

Just the Essentials, Ma’am

Your everyday baby “essentials” are different from mine, but let me help you think through what you’ll need on the airplane. This will probably all fit in …

What is the Safest Infant Carrier? Choosing the Right Carrier for You and Your Baby

With the increasing popularity of slings, front carriers and baby backpacks, you might be wondering which model to buy, and what will be best for you and baby. With new models coming out all the time touting convenience and comfort, there are a few things to look for when shopping. After all, you want the safest infant carrier possible.

Slings

For newborns, these are definitely the best. They are the closest imitation of the womb, with …

How to Wrap Baby in a sling

A baby sling is a wonderful and intimate way to carry your baby. However, if you have not yet purchased a sling and are unsure about how to wear one, a bit of information can help you decide if it’s for you. We discuss the major types of slings on the market, and give you a general idea on how each is worn properly and comfortably. Remember, actual styles are worn in different ways, …