Archive For The “Babywearing” Category
Since he was about three weeks old, Ambrose had a fussy period (or two) during the day, usually right around dinner time and into the older children’s bedtime. I didn’t overthink it because all of my children have been fussy in the evening- they still are even though they are much older. Unfortunately, in recent [...]
You all know how fond I am of my baby carriers. Some days I don’t know what I’d do without mine. This baby carrier that I am wearing is similar to a Moby Wrap. It is made very simply: – 4-5 yards of jersey knit or stretch cotton cut to 20-25 inch width Here are [...]
Whenever I am out in public with a baby and an older sibling or two… or three, I wear the baby in my sling or Mei Tai. It frees up my hands and keeps the baby snuggled up and secure which leads to little or no fussing from the little one. I wish that would [...]
This is a great post on baby wearing throughout the world and the centuries. Here is an excerpt: Consider this: a newborn foal is able to stand, walk, and communicate within moments of birth. It is mobile, able to find and nurse from it’s mother independent of her assistance. On the other hand, humans are [...]
UPDATE: Bunky has thrush and a respiratory virus. I also have thrush from nursing him. We’re both on antibiotics now. Hopefully, he’ll be feeling better soon. Prayer are, as always, appreciated. It seems like every month or two, I become very busy and have a hard time keeping up with this whole blogging thing. I [...]
I missed International Babywearing Week by one day, but as I sit here with Bunky quietly resting in my sling, I thought I would share a little bit about Babywearing and why I love it. What is Babywearing? “Babywearing” simply means holding or carrying a baby or young child using a baby carrier. Holding babies [...]
