“Put that baby down or you’ll spoil him!” You’d be hard pressed to find a mom who hasn’t heard this well-meaning (?) rebuke at some point during her motherhood journey. But here’s the truth: it is impossible to spoil a baby. It has been shown that keeping your baby close, comforting him or her when they cry, and holding
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There are so many different types of baby carriers available in the market, it can be overwhelming to try to choose which one will suit your lifestyle best! In this blog, we’ll explore different types of baby carriers, their benefits and drawbacks, and their approximate costs to help you choose a baby carrier that is right for you and your
Read moreDid you know that baby carriers aren’t just good for carrying babies, they also double as a nursing cover, baby clothes, and a shirt for mom! If you or your baby suffer from a wardrobe malfunction due to bodily fluids or other mishaps, babywearing can help you save face until you can get what you need! This article from BabyWearing
Read moreBabywearing is convenient and beneficial in so many ways, but sometimes back or front carrying can get uncomfortable, especially for larger babies and toddlers. Hip carrying is another option, though not all soft structured carriers can be worn that way. This helpful article from Babywearing International has more information and shows you how it’s done! Read the full article here:
Read moreAre you interested in babywearing, but worried about wrapping your baby wrong or learning a complicated carrier? Check out BabyBjörn! The Swedish company has a variety of easy to use, comfortable, and stylish baby carriers to choose from. This interview featured at Babywearing International will answer many of your questions! Read the full article here: BabyBjörn
Read moreBabywearing brings moms and babies closer together, both literally and figuratively! If you’re a big fan of babywearing with experience and knowledge about the practice, consider becoming a volunteer babywearing educator, or VBE! This post from Babywearing International describes what a VBE is and what they do. When you’ve volunteered for a while you’re eligible to increase your rank to
Read moreBabywearing is pretty awesome, and the benefits are huge for both moms and their babies. That’s certainly true in these stories shared by moms recalling the effect babywearing had on their lives. Pam suffers from chronic pelvic instability, and babywearing allowed her to care for her baby comfortably. Amy has very bad postpartum depression, and babywearing helped her connect to
Read moreBabywearing is a beautiful thing. It brings babies and their caregivers closer together, physically and psychologically. However, safety is a babywearing concern and you want to make sure you’re doing it correctly. Babywearing International has put out a great infographic featuring the ABCs of safe babywearing. The A stands for Airway to make sure your baby can breathe, with his
Read moreBabywearing promotes closeness and bonding between babywearer and baby, but as nice as that sounds, maybe you think it’s not for you. Babywearing International begs to differ and makes this statement with gusto: babywearing is for everyone! The whole family can get in on it! Whether your child is yours or adopted, you’re a mom or dad, grandparent, aunt or
Read moreIf you’re looking for a good carrier for your baby, check out this post at The Baby Wearer’s forum on Bloo Kangaroo buckle carriers. Multiple sizes are available to carry babies up to preschool age. The carriers were designed by a mom in an attempt to create a better carrier for her son. They feature a high padded headrest, a
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