Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing is having a contest! To win something from Nonny and Boo!
It's International Babywearing Week, and I thought I'd join in.
I thought I'd share this babywearing picture of someone much cuter than me! Princess is wearing her Jojo doll. I made her a little sling from an old t-shirt and she loves to be like me. She will carry around one doll or another like this and has a great time!
I really enjoy using carriers for Doodle! Princess is still small enough, too. Doodle loves to see everything I see, so she loved it when I put her in a wrap facing out. She also does well in a sling, but I am still learning that one. I usually only wear her when we are out and about, but sometimes it comes in handy at home, too.
I have three carriers that I actually use. I made the wrap and sling and bought my mei tai. (There are tons of patterns out there to help you make your own wraps.) I love all three and use them for different occasions. I like the mei tai the best, but Doodle isn't big enough to wrap her legs around me and thinks she should stand up when her legs are tucked under her. (I think she's going to be an early walker...the other two were.) So, we mostly use the wrap. She loves it as long as she isn't hungry. I haven't figured out how to nurse at the same time.
I have posted here and here about babywearing.
I also really like the carry in this video:
Also, to use a wrap as a sling, you can tie this bowline knot and you're ready to go. (That is what Princess is wearing.)
Almost every time I'm out and wearing Doodle, I get compliments on my wraps and people want to know more. I love it! It is fun to talk about it and help others learn more.
9 comments:
I've never really known what "babywearing" is. Does it have to be in a sling, which is how it is often portrayed? My kids lived in a backpack but I'm not sure if that counts!
Generally "babywearing" is when you wear your baby most of the time. I think most people that do that want a softer carrier that will be comfortable for full-time wearing. I've never actually used a back pack version, so I don't know the real difference. I mostly use mine to go out places.
It helps me when chasing older siblings or to keep her so that she can't run away!
This is GREAT!!!
Steph
Princess is so cute wearing her sling. I'm making a little one for my Peanut for Christmas so she can wear a baby doll while I wear our new baby when it comes. It's just so much easier than those big carseat carriers everyone drags around.
that picture of your kiddo wearing a sling is so adorable!
It is so sweet to see how little ladies like to imitate their mommas! Too cute!
I am so doing this with our next!
going down through Mr. Linky is going to hurt the pocketbook. So many things I would love to try. So sad that my 18 month old wants to be worn less and less. But what a great hold in that first video. This is a great post!
that's so cute :)
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