Babywearing!

So... I really want to be a crunchy BABYWEARING kind of mom. There's so many amazing benefits, including a more secure baby that cries less, a mama who can have her hands free to do a bit of housework, not having to lug around a stroller through a crowded mall, etc.

I don't want to be preachy, but I have learned that it is important to STAY AWAY FROM Snuglies, Baby Bjorns, and most other carriers found in big box stores. The way the legs are left to dangle cause spinal stress - carriers should hold children so that their weight is on their bums (NOT on their crotch), as it is a much more natural way to sit that supports their hip and spine development.

So, over the past while I have been researching different carriers that are much more ergonomically friendly for mommy and baby. And based on what I've read and heard, here's what I've chosen:

-A Ring Sling made by a local company called Cosy Baby Happy Mommy, thanks to Josh's mom! It's nice to support local work-at-home-mommies. Be sure to check them out - they have all sorts of great baby-wearing info and resources.

-A Beco Butterfly II - in the "Ginger" print... This carrier gets amazing reviews... can't wait to use it!


Being the total geek organized person that I am, I have already practiced putting on these carriers. They seem pretty straightforward. I will write a "review" on these carriers once babe is born and I actually get to use it!

AND, one last thing - go HERE for 5 solid research-based reasons of why babywearing is so great!