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Guest Blogger: Babywearing Best Bets
March 12th, 2010
Photo courtesy of Martin Burns via Flickr (CC)
Today, in her last post, guest blogger Michelle Branco of mom and toddler luxury website doudoubebe.com provides us with her choices for can’t-miss babywearing merchandise.
Babywearing: Best Bets
Expectant/New Parent: Start with a Moby Wrap – it’s really the ideal newborn carrier and well worth the $60 investment. Once you’ve figured out how much you use your carrier and when, pick another style.
In-and-Out of the Car/Busy Travelers: Hands down, a fitted pouch. It’s easy, it’s portable and you can take it anywhere without lots of fussing with straps in a slushy parking lot or busy security line.
City Central: You need something with good support and lots of flexibility – plus a long lifespan & capacity to deal with indoor/outdoor situations. If you love the stretchy wrap you bought when your baby was wee, then consider upgrading to a woven wrap. Wrapping too fussy? My fave SSC is the Calyx or a mei tai if you’re buckle-averse.
Summer Babies: You can find most carriers in a UV protective fabric (or buy a cover) – just be sure to get a good feel of the fabric as some types can be scratchy. The key is a lightweight breathable fabric – I really like a silk ring sling as I can use the open tail as a sun shield and the fabric is super comfortable even in humidity. You can also find most styles available in pool versions – my favorite is a mesh ring sling (so everyone gets to switch off). Many families also use water slings to safely bring baby into the shower with them.
Toting Toddlers: While hip carriers like Ellaroo’s Mei Hip or the Scootababy are limited to one carrying position, they do that position very well. If you have a toddler or preschooler who likes to be carried (or needs to be!), it’s worth considering a carrier like this. What you spend here will be saved in your physio bills later, trust me.
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