About Babywearing

NYT Fashion Touts Babywearing

Babywearing continues to grow in popularity with mainstream parents, evidenced by the article in the New York Times this week. For many new parents, the latest Bugaboo or Maclaren stroller is no longer the go-to method of baby transportation. Taking their place are a variety of baby carriers - wraps, packs and pouches - that many caregivers are choosing for the ease of use features, as well as the attachment parenting benefits.

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Safety Warning For Sling Carriers

The CPSC is advising parents to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months. If you are a sling user, use the guidelines of keeping your baby's face uncovered, and consider a using a tummy to tummy hold, instead of the cradle hold for babies under 4 months of age to reduce the the risk of airway compromise.

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Benefits of Babywearing

You’ll find there are many things to love about how babywearing will affect your life after baby. There are also real developmental and behavorial benefits for your baby, documented by studies by experts including Dr. Sears. The highlights of the studies have cited the following benefits of baby wearing: Carried babies cry less Many parents [...]

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The Sling

Ring Slings are baby carriers made out of a length of cloth, with one end having two rings sewn into it. The Ring Sling wraps around your body, from the shoulder to the hip, then back up to the shoulder, threading the loose end the rings, and pulling it secure. This is a great video from Zolowear, a company that makes quality Ring Slings, about how to thread and put on your ring sling

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Make A Wrap Instructions

We think a wrap is one of the easiest baby carrier style to make. The NO SEWING REQUIRED Cotton Wrap To make one for yourself, you’ll need 5 yards of cotton t-shirt material. Depending on your height, and how long you’d like the tails to be, the optimal yardage could be a little less [...]

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Carriers For Children

Babywearing is a lifestyle, and how proud are we when, as our children get older, they want to carry their babies and teddies in a mini-sized carrier! A mini-sized wrap is easy enough to make out of about a 4 foot length of stretchy fabric. There are also a few wraps you can purchase for [...]

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Make It Yourself Resources

There are many do-it-yourself alternatives to purchasing a baby carrier, and you can customize your own using your choice of patterns, design and accessories.

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Step By Step Pouch Sling Instructions

Leah has made a great video showing step-by-step instructions of how to make a Pouch Sling. This example uses 2 yards of fabric, plus 2 yards of lining (optional). For more information about the types of fabric she likes to use and more helpful hints, visit her blog at slingyourbaby.blogspot.com

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Our Favorite Baby Slings & Baby Carriers

The best way to find the right baby carrier for you is to try a bunch of different models on, especially with your baby. If you’re a new mom, here’s a brief overview of what we’ve found to be our favorite slings and carriers, especially for newborns. Once you’re comfortable with the [...]

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Popability, Defined.

Say it fast three times and it’s practically guaranteed to make you laugh! Now make your way to the local baby supply store and stand in the aisle with a fellow mom and start talking about the popability factor, while unsuspecting shoppers wander about, and you’re bound to attract some interesting looks. That’s all fun, [...]

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