Sling it baby!
I'm a bit of a fan of the old baby wear.
By the time the little one comes along it should be getting cooler so it will be lovely to have all day cuddles.
There are so many ways to go about wearing your baby.
Backpack Carriers
A particular style of wrap that can be purchased in ready stitched position. The Mei Tai is one of these.
Pros
Good for your back
adjustable
looks nice
Can be used on front or back
Liked by Dads
Can be used on front or back
Liked by Dads
Cons
Expensive (in ready made)
not as versatile
not as versatile
Examples
Wraps
One long piece of cloth tied in an amazing way to keep baby in place.
Pros
Uses your whole back good support
No buckles or fastners
One size fits all
Stretchy
Stretchy
Cons
May be tricky to figure out how to tie.
Examples
Baby Bjorn
Ergonomic and high tech baby carrier.
Specially designed to be good for your back.
Fancy pants brand
Easy to fasten
totally hands free
Cons
More fancy pants less earthy mama
Need to make sure baby's neck is supported.
Examples
Baby Bjorn(image)
Ring Sling
A big piece of cloth with a ring in one end.
Pros
Easy to put on and wear.
Looks pretty
Handy for breastfeeding
Adjustable
Cons
Can't use it when baby gets too big
Baby is able to wriggle round more
Examples
Which one is your favourite?
Do you use a sling?
I'd love to hear some thoughts.
