baby wearing

baBEWAREr

5/4/2014

Babywearing is a big industry...so this means that of course there are rubbish products. At best they are uncomfortable, at worst they are deadly. So before you wear your baby, be informed about what is considered a good option and which options are to be avoided.

You will never regret a great sling/wrap/carrier...but get it wrong and you will wonder why other mums rave about it!

Baby does not belong in a BAG (This link explains the problem with bag slings (this is the style connected to tragedy).
Baby should not be dangling.
The straps should be comfortable.
In the front carry position, the baby should be kissable!

Be informed on babywearing safely.

This podcast interview with Katy Bowman is very insightful, along with this article about baby wearing exercise.

Be Informed, trust your instinct and do what feels right for you and your baby.

2 Comments

Catherine link

5/4/2014 05:39:34 am

This comment was left on the facebook post:

I've been through a range but I'm loving my new Tula Toddler.

Bag slings are dangerous but I feel annoyed at articles that slam all carriers. Like everything explain safe baby wearing. Babies die in prams and cots but we try to make them safer and explain safe guidelines. Why can't this be done with cosleeping and baby wearing instead of fear mongering. Frustrating and outrageous.

Catherine link

5/4/2014 06:38:06 am

Another comment from facebook:

Also a vote for my Ergo! I love the "hands-free-ness" that it gives me, makes everything so much easier than lugging a pram around!!! I didn't buy it until [my firstborn] was 18 months old so I missed the newborn stage but I've used it now since [secondborn] was a week old! I'm yet to try feeding her in it yet though

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