Comments on: Making Mothering Babies Easier: Babywearing http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Being Informed About Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Babies « Health, Home, & Happinesshttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-45640 Being Informed About Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Babies « Health, Home, & Happiness Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:24:24 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-45640 [...] in my diet. Here’s what we did to eliminate his baby eczema quickly and without steroids.Babywearing: I use a pouch sling for easy in-out of lighter babies, in the cradle hold as newborns and on my [...] [...] in my diet. Here’s what we did to eliminate his baby eczema quickly and without steroids.Babywearing: I use a pouch sling for easy in-out of lighter babies, in the cradle hold as newborns and on my [...]

]]> By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardshiphttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18470 Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:37:42 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18470 HUGE babywearer here! Moby is my fav for the early months and then I'm a basic ring sling gal, but I think i'd like others more if I had the funds to invest right now. HUGE babywearer here! Moby is my fav for the early months and then I'm a basic ring sling gal, but I think i'd like others more if I had the funds to invest right now.

]]> By: Elizabeth Davishttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18469 Elizabeth Davis Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:41:36 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18469 I love baby wearing! I have used a carrier with all three of my daughters. With the first two I used a Snugli. My oldest developed colic, and it was such a sanity saver. With my third daughter, I made a sling using a McCall's pattern. I loved it, and so did my youngest daughter. Sadly, she outgrew it in the third or fourth month. It was wonderful, and I could do things "hands-free". I think it must have recreated that feeling of being in the womb, because it was warm, dark, and constantly moving with my rhythms. And, the funniest thing...my husband got the greatest double-takes when he would walk through Lowe's with a pink gingham checked sling with baby inside. Ladies would punch each other, point, and whisper, "Awwwh." I still use a Sungli with my youngest (she's now 10 months old) when biking on my giant tricycle. Best Wishes on your new addition. I love baby wearing! I have used a carrier with all three of my daughters. With the first two I used a Snugli. My oldest developed colic, and it was such a sanity saver. With my third daughter, I made a sling using a McCall's pattern. I loved it, and so did my youngest daughter. Sadly, she outgrew it in the third or fourth month. It was wonderful, and I could do things "hands-free". I think it must have recreated that feeling of being in the womb, because it was warm, dark, and constantly moving with my rhythms. And, the funniest thing...my husband got the greatest double-takes when he would walk through Lowe's with a pink gingham checked sling with baby inside. Ladies would punch each other, point, and whisper, "Awwwh." I still use a Sungli with my youngest (she's now 10 months old) when biking on my giant tricycle.

Best Wishes on your new addition.

]]> By: Sandy @ God Speaks Todayhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18468 Sandy @ God Speaks Today Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:55:59 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18468 I've worn all four of my children. My first was a premie and simply loved it. Just used a Fisher Price Front Carrier. My second was more difficult to wear and much preferred to just be in a seat close to me. My third was adopted an wouldn't let me put him down! Wearing him as a newborn was essential. And my fourth was adopted as a 23 pound 13 month old---so the Ergo was a MUST. I wore her on my back daily for her first several months with my family. It was awesome for bonding. She often napped in there and I also got on the elliptical with her on me! She was a little sweaty, but I got a GREAT workout!! My only regret is that I wished I would have worn them more. Blessings, Sandy I've worn all four of my children. My first was a premie and simply loved it. Just used a Fisher Price Front Carrier. My second was more difficult to wear and much preferred to just be in a seat close to me. My third was adopted an wouldn't let me put him down! Wearing him as a newborn was essential. And my fourth was adopted as a 23 pound 13 month old---so the Ergo was a MUST. I wore her on my back daily for her first several months with my family. It was awesome for bonding. She often napped in there and I also got on the elliptical with her on me! She was a little sweaty, but I got a GREAT workout!!

My only regret is that I wished I would have worn them more.

Blessings,
Sandy

]]> By: Nolahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18467 Nola Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:51:26 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18467 Thanks for all the great comments everyone!! I am glad to hear of others babywearing, its quite the event around here to actually see someone else babywearing! I think I almost drove off the road once when I saw another mom with a sling! LOL Emily Kay- You might find as it cools off in the fall or as your son goes into different stages of development that he likes it better. I find that sometimes babies/toddlers go through stages like that, and the heat doesn't help! Glad you finally found something that you like! Robyn K- I agree that different babies have different personalities when it comes to babywearing. For some reason I expected baby #2 to love babywearing as much as #1, but she doesn't, although my husband and I still both wear her frequently. She seems to like different carries better. Since writing this about a month ago I found that she prefers the hip carry in a ring sling unless she is tired. I can finally get some use out of the ring sling, but its still very uncomfortable for me to use for long periods. My first daughter who "lived" in the ergo is also very independent now too! Sarah- with my first baby I also found I basically HAD to wear her to get anything done, too! I don't think I believed people at the time when they told me their child was content being down! :) Amy- I hope you like your moby wrap when you have your new baby! We have loved ours. One word of advice: don't put it in the dryer at all, or only put it on "low" like the tag says. I happened to shrink mine on "high" and panicked...but thankfully it did stretch back out after stretching it tied between two shelves. And to Stephanie@Keeper of the Home- enjoy babywearing your new little one! Thank you for the priveledge of doing a guest post! Thanks for all the great comments everyone!! I am glad to hear of others babywearing, its quite the event around here to actually see someone else babywearing! I think I almost drove off the road once when I saw another mom with a sling! LOL

Emily Kay- You might find as it cools off in the fall or as your son goes into different stages of development that he likes it better. I find that sometimes babies/toddlers go through stages like that, and the heat doesn't help! Glad you finally found something that you like!

Robyn K- I agree that different babies have different personalities when it comes to babywearing. For some reason I expected baby #2 to love babywearing as much as #1, but she doesn't, although my husband and I still both wear her frequently. She seems to like different carries better. Since writing this about a month ago I found that she prefers the hip carry in a ring sling unless she is tired. I can finally get some use out of the ring sling, but its still very uncomfortable for me to use for long periods. My first daughter who "lived" in the ergo is also very independent now too!

Sarah- with my first baby I also found I basically HAD to wear her to get anything done, too! I don't think I believed people at the time when they told me their child was content being down! :)

Amy- I hope you like your moby wrap when you have your new baby! We have loved ours. One word of advice: don't put it in the dryer at all, or only put it on "low" like the tag says. I happened to shrink mine on "high" and panicked...but thankfully it did stretch back out after stretching it tied between two shelves.

And to Stephanie@Keeper of the Home- enjoy babywearing your new little one! Thank you for the priveledge of doing a guest post!

]]> By: Sherriehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18466 Sherrie Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:56:34 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18466 We love our Moby from birth to age 3 (depending on weight of course). Here's my funny story: When I first started using the Moby, I practiced in front of the mirror. I looked at the brochure and made sure I was wrapping it right. Then I would have someone hand me the baby, faced in the right direction, so I could easily place him in the wrap. I was starting to feel pretty confident and started wearing him around the house AFTER looking in the mirror to put the Moby on. Finally, the big day came. Outing to the mall in my Moby. I wrapped it. I had my hubby hand me the baby in the right direction. And I proceeded for the first time ever withOUT a mirror, to place the baby in the wrap. I got all 3 parts pulled up and around and told my husband he could let go. He looked at me w/ this odd look and said, "But the baby will fall right through to the ground if I let go now." Huh? lol Moral of the story, I should have practiced at least one time without the mirror before taking my show on the road! We love our Moby from birth to age 3 (depending on weight of course). Here's my funny story:

When I first started using the Moby, I practiced in front of the mirror. I looked at the brochure and made sure I was wrapping it right. Then I would have someone hand me the baby, faced in the right direction, so I could easily place him in the wrap. I was starting to feel pretty confident and started wearing him around the house AFTER looking in the mirror to put the Moby on.

Finally, the big day came. Outing to the mall in my Moby. I wrapped it. I had my hubby hand me the baby in the right direction. And I proceeded for the first time ever withOUT a mirror, to place the baby in the wrap.

I got all 3 parts pulled up and around and told my husband he could let go. He looked at me w/ this odd look and said, "But the baby will fall right through to the ground if I let go now." Huh? lol

Moral of the story, I should have practiced at least one time without the mirror before taking my show on the road!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18465 Amy Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:31:09 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18465 I also love wearing my little girl. It's soooo much easier than a stroller. I tried a Maya Wrap with her and she hated it. Loved the Bjorn. We do tons of hiking and even did a couple backpacking trips with her in the Bjorn and us each with a backpack on our backs, switching off who carried her. At maybe 8 months we transitioned to a Deuter Kid Comfort backpack and love that too, although it's a bit big for some situations- definitely suited more to travel and hiking. With baby on the way, I just purchased a Moby Wrap to try as several people have told me they are great. I also love wearing my little girl. It's soooo much easier than a stroller. I tried a Maya Wrap with her and she hated it. Loved the Bjorn. We do tons of hiking and even did a couple backpacking trips with her in the Bjorn and us each with a backpack on our backs, switching off who carried her. At maybe 8 months we transitioned to a Deuter Kid Comfort backpack and love that too, although it's a bit big for some situations- definitely suited more to travel and hiking. With baby on the way, I just purchased a Moby Wrap to try as several people have told me they are great.

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18464 Sarah Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:09:05 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18464 I loved wearing my daughter and now that she is almost two, while we don't do it anywhere near as often, I still use it as our last resort when she is really upset. It saved my life during her first year. She really loved to be held and was colicky and fussy so wearing her was the only way to get things done. We started out with a pouch sling that I never really felt comfortable with, moved to a ring sling that was o.k. and then got an Ergo that I ADORED. She is a big girl and I still find wearing her in it very comfortable. I loved wearing my daughter and now that she is almost two, while we don't do it anywhere near as often, I still use it as our last resort when she is really upset. It saved my life during her first year. She really loved to be held and was colicky and fussy so wearing her was the only way to get things done. We started out with a pouch sling that I never really felt comfortable with, moved to a ring sling that was o.k. and then got an Ergo that I ADORED. She is a big girl and I still find wearing her in it very comfortable.

]]> By: supremehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18463 supreme Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:32:50 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18463 I have three different carriers. 1) Cuddly Wrap. My oldest (now 2.5 years) loved this wrap. I find with my second (now two months old) it's a little hot for the summer but it holds him so nice and close. Kind of hard to get him out of in a hurry if he is hungry so I reserve it for occasions when I know he will be sleeping for a while. 2) Ring sling - I use this daily as it is easy to get my infant in and out of especially if he is hungry! I haven't mastered breastfeeding while baby wearing yet.. 3) Baby Trekker - made in Flin Flon Manitoba! YAY Canada! It's more rugged so my husband doesn't mind wearing this one. It's better for older babies. Glad to see a fellow Canadian's blog! www.discoverytoyslink.com/pthomas I have three different carriers.

1) Cuddly Wrap. My oldest (now 2.5 years) loved this wrap. I find with my second (now two months old) it's a little hot for the summer but it holds him so nice and close. Kind of hard to get him out of in a hurry if he is hungry so I reserve it for occasions when I know he will be sleeping for a while.

2) Ring sling - I use this daily as it is easy to get my infant in and out of especially if he is hungry! I haven't mastered breastfeeding while baby wearing yet..

3) Baby Trekker - made in Flin Flon Manitoba! YAY Canada! It's more rugged so my husband doesn't mind wearing this one. It's better for older babies.

Glad to see a fellow Canadian's blog!

http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/pthomas

]]> By: Melissahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html/comment-page-1#comment-18462 Melissa Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:47:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/08/making-mothering-babies-easier-babywearing.html#comment-18462 Just found you and I've linked to you! What a great site! Blessings! Just found you and I've linked to you! What a great site!

Blessings!

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