Did 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...
Babywearing 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...
Are 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!...
Babywearing 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...
Babywearing 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...
Babywearing 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...
Babywearing 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...
If 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...
Anyone who participates in babywearing will tell you there are many benefits for both the baby wearer and the baby, but little research has been done to back up the claims – except when it comes to premature infants. Kangaroo care that emphasizes skin to skin contact between mothers and...
There is something very intimate and natural about wearing your baby close to you. Your baby spent nine months inside you, your hearts beating as one, and wearing him against your body is a way to bond and connect in a similar way. This lovely post from Babywearing International is...