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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.
Continue reading...Benefits of Babywearing
27. November 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Carriers For Children
22. March 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Popability, Defined.
22. March 2009
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, [...]
Continue reading...And The Favorite Baby Carrier Is…
22. March 2009
If you run into any of us on the street, we’ll definitely have a strong opinion about which type of baby carrier is our ultimate, hands down go-to carrier. Now whether it’s for all time, or that particular day with that particular child, that’s a different story! Here’s your chance to let the world know [...]
Continue reading...Favorite Books About Babywearing
20. March 2009
In the past five years, babywearing has grown more and more mainstream in the United States. Here’s some of our favorite books about the benefits of babywearing and attachment parenting. The Baby Book : Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two by William Sears, Martha Sears, William Sears, Robert [...]
Continue reading...Ten Reasons To Wear Your Baby
20. March 2009
We’ve listed our top ten reasons why we love babywearing. If your favorite isn’t on our lists, let us know. Number 1 – It’s fun to wear your baby How amazing is it to be able to look down and kiss your sweet little baby, and feel her warmth against you. As your baby gets [...]
Continue reading...Cleaning Your Baby Carrier
19. March 2009
With all of the other “to-do’s” on a parent’s list, cleaning the baby carrier is likely to be at the bottom, or maybe has fallen off altogether. The wraps, slings and pouches are a bit easier, since it’s a quick toss in the washer and dryer for them. The more elaborate baby carriers do require [...]
Continue reading...Weight Distribution By Type Of Baby Carrier
17. March 2009
The various types of baby carriers distribute weight differently, and one style may work better for you than another based on your personal preferences. Everyone’s body is different and the best thing to do is try the style on and see how it works with your body. The different types of baby carriers also have [...]
Continue reading...- The Buddha Carry
- The Sling
- Make A Wrap Instructions
- Make It Yourself Resources
- Weight Distribution By Type Of Baby Carrier
- The Cradle Hold
- Step By Step Pouch Sling Instructions
- The Wrap
- The Snuggle or Tummy-to-Tummy Hold
- Our Favorite Baby Slings & Baby Carriers
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13. March 2010
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