WFMW: Baby Wearing

Did you know that last week was International Baby Wearing Week? I have been meaning to post about wearing my babies, and thought this was a perfect opportunity. I'm not sure where I heard about baby wearing, but it was soon before Bubba was born. I had an uncomfortable Eddie Bauer front carrier with Sissy, but I do not consider that baby wearing. My first real experience was with a Moby-style wrap, and that remains my favorite. 

Baby wearing is great for getting things done when your little one wants to be connected to you 24/7, but you need your hands free. Many studies (& my experience!) have shown that babies who are worn are happier and cry less. (It can even help with colic! I wish my mom had one when I was a baby--sorry Mom!)

Baby wraps are great because one size fits most, and they are so comfortable! If I spread the fabric out over my shoulders, even with my 3 year old, I don't feel the strain on my shoulders or neck. And there are SO MANY was to wrap them, though the one in these pictures has been our favorite. A great place to go to learn about baby wearing is wearyourbaby.org. They show all kinds of baby wearing positions and techniques.

Katie over at Kitchen Stewardship posted some great videos of how to use a Moby wrap last week. I have yet to be successful at nursing in mine, but her vlog really helped me understand it better.

Of course, please take precautions when wearing your baby. Baby's head and neck should be supported by the wrap if he cannot hold it up himself, and baby should always be "close enough to kiss."

Baby wearing works for me!