babywearing

babywearing basics (plus, my favorite/least favorite carriers)

If you were to see me in real life – at church or running errands or at the park – this is what you would probably see: A curly-haired woman with green-hazel-blue-gray-always-changing-colors eyes – holding a preschooler’s hand and carrying a toddler on her hip or in a carrier. Smiling at you (I smile a [...]

SLY Awards: Moby Wrap

Whenever the subject of favorite baby carriers comes up, someone inevitably mentions Moby Wraps. Several of my friends have owned one and they say all good things. And I have to admit that whenever I see a baby snuggled in one of these, I can’t help but think how cozy they look – so loved, so [...]

BEST OF 2009: Baby Products

Want to know what one of my favorite things is? Waking up right next to a super smiley baby. And it happens to me every single morning. I know – I’m lucky. What can I say? I reviewed my fair share of baby-related products this past year and quite a few of them were really [...]

infinitely blessed

On most nights, when the sun is starting to set and the glistening oranges, pinks, and purples begin dancing over the mountaintops…we go on a family walk. We rarely bring a stroller. Our 3-year-old likes to run about in her pink sandals, pointing out things (“Look, mom! Yellow flowers!”) and collecting rocks. And, I typically [...]

Go-Go-Gadget

Remember that old show? With Penny, Brain (Penny’s dog), and Dr. Claw’s metal arm with the clenched fist. Well, there are countless baby gadgets that abound on the market. They may not be as cool as Inspector Gadget’s devices (I could totally use an extra pair of go-go-gadget hands popping out of my hat sometimes, [...]

3 Baby Carriers; 3 Photos

“Is she asleep?” I ask my husband, pivoting my body slightly so that he can see our month old daughter’s eyes. “Her eyes are 75% shot…okay, they’re shut,” he says. “I’m going to *try* to set her down in the bassinet so that I can go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, put away a [...]

Scoot Around the House with Your Baby in Tow

Dinner needs to be made. Laundry needs to be switched from the washer to the dryer. The floor needs to be vacuumed. AND your baby/toddler wants to be held. That was (and sometimes still is) a common dilemma in my house in the early days. I was never one to let my little one cry [...]

I’d give up a lot of baby gear before giving up…

My Baby Carriers! Slings, Pouches, Wraps, Mai Tais, Front Carriers, Hip Carriers, Back Carriers. There are so many different names and styles, but all of them are designed with the same thing in mind: keeping baby nearby and close to mama’s heart, while allowing mama to have her hands-free. I wore my daughter all of [...]

Looking for a Carrier for your Toddler? Try the PortaMEe!

I loved babywearing from the beginning. As a newborn, my daughter loved the closeness and warmth of being in my arms. I loved being able to have my hands free, but also knowing that my little one was safe, secure, and happy. No one had to tell me about the benefits of babywearing; it just [...]

Choosing A Baby Carrier

With so many different types (slings, wraps, pouches, etc.) and brands (NoJo, Hotslings, Ellaroo, etc.) of baby carriers, it can be hard to decide which one to buy. Along for the Ride offers some help with that process. Their website features a carrier comparison chart and a great little section on how to nurse your [...]

The Benefits of Babywearing – and how you can get a free sling

You’re probably already aware of the benefits of babywearing – including the prospect of a happier, smarter, and more peaceful baby. Aside from all of the scientific data and research, it’s just great for a mom to be able to have her hands free. Plus, there are so many terrific slings and carriers out there [...]

TrendAlert: Baby Wearing

Slings and carriers are hip, trendy, cute, – and practical. Putting baby in a sling, wrap, pouch, or other carrier allows you to have your hands-free for other tasks. Plus, babies absolutely love the closeness and comfort. As if that weren’t enough benefits, babies also are stimulated mentally as they watch you performing your daily [...]