Wearing Babies 11/25/2009
 
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When Carter was a baby I thought baby carriers were the car seats that came with our stroller travel system.  In fact, he spent a lot of time in his car seat.  Too much time in there.  With Elizabeth I did use hotslings and carried her a lot more often.  Praise God that I have been able to fully experience the benefits and blessing of wearing baby.  Lilah loves to be close to mommy and her carriers make it possible.
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Wearing baby has so many advantages.  Lilah has been such a fussy baby that I am not sure how we would have survived without me wearing her close.  She feels safe and comfortable being close to me and dad (when he straps her on).  When the kids want to go on a walk we are not restricted to places that we can take a stroller.  Mom and Lilah can participate in everything that the rest of the family is doing:  gardening, long hours at the farmers market, long walks.  There really are no limitations for us.  Another huge benefit is that it is a great way to get your body back in shape.  Wearing baby uses your abdominal muscles in a great way, perfect for the Post Purdum period.  No wonder women in other countries are still wearing baby (and toddlers)!


A few of my favorite carriers
Sleepy Wrap
Beco Butterfly
WAHM Slings
 


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