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Resources on Babywearing
Special thanks to Peaceful Parenting http://www.drmomma.org/2009/09/its-international-babywearing-week.html for this resource list.
How to choose a carrier Babywearing International

Babywearing: Proper Positioning

American Academy of Pediatrics on "Bucket Babies" and SIDS
What are "Bucket Babies"? You've seen babies carried around in car seats at knee-height...being lugged around everywhere they go...these babes rarely leave their carseat/stroller 'bucket'. Life for them is lived at a lower level (literally). They are not up at eye-level with mom and dad and the rest of the world. They are not talked with the same as slingin' babies. They are not at kissing/hugging/holding level. They are not heart-to-heart with mom. They do not have easy access to her warmth and her milk. These are babies that have been sadly termed "Bucket Babies" and they face many additional risk factors for health problems - SIDS being one. Let's bring them up to where they belong.

Car Seats Are For Cars: Babies are Born to Be Worn

Dr. Sears on Babywearing

AAP: Car Seats Lower Oxygen Levels for Babies (does not occur with slinging babies)

Babywearing (2005) by Maria Blois {Book}

A Ride on Mother's Back: Babywearing Around the World {Kid's Book}

Beloved Burden: Baby Carriers in Different Countries (2009) by Itie van Hout {Book}

The Mamaponcho - great for cold weather babywearing! Talented mothers - Knit Your Own 'mamaponcho'!

Peekaroo Baby Fleece - another cold weather babywearing item

Babywearing Coat Alterations Instructions

Back Wrap Cross Carry with 43lb Preschooler (Demonstration)


The Babywearer.com


Babywearing Forum

Annual Babywearing Conference

Babywearing Safety [on Facebook]

Real Men Wear Babies [Peaceful Parenting Photo Gallery]

Babywearing Books [and other supplies] peaceful parenting Amazon Collection

Attachment Parenting International on Babywearing

La Leche League International on Babywearing




















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Using the ERGObaby carrier gives you continuous connection, fabulous feeling of freedom, and security knowing your baby is safe.


This is the all-in-one soft baby carrier, assisting you through all the stages of your baby's growth and moving from front to hip to back position easily.


Parents tell us the ERGObaby carrier is the best of all the baby carriers on the market. It was designed by Karin Frost and has undergone extensive testing by tens of thousands of parents. Its innovative design makes wearing your baby comfortable for hours at a time, gives you the freedom to remain active and productive in your daily life, and holds your baby secure to your body so you are Hands Free.


ERGObaby’s baby carrier design supports a natural sitting position for babies, eliminating compression of the spine and hips that can be caused by unsupported suspension. The baby carrier also balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent.








Mei Tai
"Mei tai" (pronounced "may tie") is a generic term for a particular style of baby carrier, generally a square- or rectangle-shaped piece of fabric with straps on all four corners. The "traditional" mei tai has a history that stretches back hundreds of years. The carrier has its roots in Asia, where mothers often carried their babies in simple fabric carriers that tied onto their bodies.

The mei tai style of carrier is now becoming popular in the Western world as well, due in part to its supreme comfort and versatility. With a mei tai carrier, your baby can be worn on your front or your back, from the earliest newborn days through to toddlerhood and beyond. This gives the carrier a longevity not found in most popular carriers, which often can only be used comfortably for the first few months of baby's life.







Precious Image
We design and develop clothing that promotes Kangaroo Mother Care AKA Skin-to-Skin care and breastfeeding. Our fabric and design allows each garment to adapt to mom’s activities. They are comfortable enough for her to lounge around the house and stylish enough to feel pretty when going out. All are made of soft Rayon (a natural fiber made from wood pulp) with our Flex-Fit features and are machine washable. Each garment is designed to accommodate breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care.

Our line has evolved over the years as we have worked with health professionals and moms to develop products to best hold and nurture their newborns through the first years of life. We are thrilled to introduce you to our products. We feel that we were divinely inspired to develop products to help nurture new lives.







Seven Slings
"Cut from a different cloth", our bold and unique fabrics are perfect for moms that don’t want typical gear.

97% Cotton 3% Lycra - making it comfortable to wear for both you and your baby- not losing shape over time.

Infants to toddlers (35 lbs or less). Machine washable.

Making moms around the world even hotter with every purchase so… get some!
 








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the perfect fit...

custom fit- just tie the wrap snug against your body and no matter what body type you are it will fit you both beautifully


no pressure points on your baby


grows with you and your little one


no hanging fabric or bulges


amazing adjustability


provides a safe and secure familiar womb like environment



it's all in the fabric...

durable high quality knit that does't bag out or sag after a few hours of use


clinging fabric conforms perfectly to your baby's body


no need to retie when nursing or popping your baby in and out


butter soft on your baby's skin


no guess tying method! No figuring out how much room to leave for your baby to fit inside


 
 

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