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 you child, along with books about baby carrying.
The Hotslings Toy Sling is the perfect gift for new siblings, and is the sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It will fit most children, ages 2-6 and is a great way to nurture bonding in your youngster. It’s available in most places can find Hotslings, and can also be purchased online, at places like Peppermint.com, which has a great assortment of patterns. We love the Tattoo pattern!
The Moby Mini Wrap is about 6.5 feet long, and fits a 2-6 year old child the best. This wrap is just for pretend play, and not designed for carrying real babies. It comes in 13 colors, and is available many places you find the Moby Wrap. You can also purchase it form the Moby Wrap official website.
Carry Me! Animal Babies On The Move by Susan Stockdale is a good book about how animals carry their babies, using simple language and colorful, bright pictures. From kangaroos to penguins, it shows animals in their natural habitat and how they transport their young. The story ends sweetly, with a human baby snuggled in her mother’s arms.
June 13th, 2009 at 11:38 am
This is so cute! I’ve been looking for something like this for my 3 year old, who loves to pretend play with baby dolls.