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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.
Continue reading...Safety Warning For Sling Carriers
13. March 2010
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...The Sling
24. March 2009
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
Continue reading...Make A Wrap Instructions
23. March 2009
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 or [...]
Continue reading...Make It Yourself Resources
22. March 2009
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.
Continue reading...Step By Step Pouch Sling Instructions
22. March 2009
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
Continue reading...The Wrap
17. March 2009
The Wrap style of baby carrier is also known as a Wraparound or Simple Piece Of Cloth (SPOC). It's the simplest form of baby carriers: a long piece of fabric that you wrap around you to wear your baby on you. A wrap is one of the most versatile baby carrier types, as there are so many different ways you can tie it. With the various wrap tying techniques, you can cradle carry, front carry, back carry and hip carry.
Continue reading...Babywearing Explained
13. March 2009
If you’re new to parenting or expecting a child, defining exactly what Babywearing, or baby wearing, may be the most basic place to start. The term “Babywearing” simply means holding or carrying a baby or young child using a baby carrier. Humans have been holding babies since the beginning of time, and we almost instinctively [...]
Continue reading...- The Buddha Carry
- The Sling
- Make A Wrap Instructions
- Weight Distribution By Type Of Baby Carrier
- Make It Yourself Resources
- The Cradle Hold
- The Snuggle or Tummy-to-Tummy Hold
- Step By Step Pouch Sling Instructions
- The Wrap
- Ten Reasons To Wear Your Baby
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14. March 2010
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