Are you a baby wearer?  With the ever growing popularity of commercial carriers like Baby Bjorn, I see parents everywhere who are wearing their newborn, infant, and toddlers.  Since the first weeks of Annabelle’s life, I have worn her on my body.  I walked, swayed, danced, and sang to her in those early weeks as we spent time getting to know each other.  Eventually Annabelle’s growth and my desire to learn more about baby carriers brought me to a Babywearer’s meeting where I tried a wide range of baby carriers to see what we liked.

My first baby carrier was a Baby Bjorn, and while I enjoyed it for the first two months, once Annabelle reached ten pounds and the Bjorn straps dug into my shoulders, I needed more support.  I purchased a Mei Tai, which involved a bit of tying and balancing, which was certainly doable but awkward for an amateur baby wearer like I was.  Next I ordered an Ergo which has been my absolute favorite baby carrier.  My husband adores the Ergo too and even asks to wear it (and of course Annabelle too) when we go hiking or are traveling.

This week, Dr. Sears includes a great article about babywearing while traveling.   Dr. Sears discusses the practical advantages of babywearing during the multitude of scenarios that arise when we are traveling with our children.   Click here to read more.
My favorite baby wearing supplier is Jennie Paige, a work at home mom who owns Simply Slings.   Recently when my Ergo broke, Jennie was fast to respond and help me with replacing the broken part.  Left is a picture of me with Annabelle in our Ergo.

Baby wearing is not only a practical choice for travel and for getting to know your new baby, but baby wearing can be a wonderful activity that allows parents to continue with their day to day chores and adventures and offers babies and toddlers the opportunity to observe the world from their parents’ perspective.   Another bonus: Annabelle falls asleep more easily in our Ergo than she does in our strollers.  To learn more about baby wearing click here.  If you have baby wearing stories to share, please do!

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