Kat Chaffin is
a babywearing mom of two and Trained Babywearing Consultant with the Center for Babywearing Studies.
As
a babywearing mom of 3 (soon to be 4) with a background in art and design, I saw the need for a company that was willing to do things differently.
Not exact matches
Babywearing has so many proven benefits to both
mom and baby and women have been wearing babies since the beginning
of time.
The fact that someone who is apparently a rabid «
babywearing» advocate (I never even knew that was a term) posted to an online group about how the ad «bash (es)
babywearing» and got a bunch
of moms all stirred up about it is amazing to me, especially since the ad did no such thing.
A group
of moms who were collectively offended by a condescending, patronizing and poorly thought out ad that made false statements about
babywearing banded together in a very short amount
of time resulting in Motrin pulling their ad and issuing an apology.
I am blogging about this link (http://www.dallasobserver.com/2003-04-17/news/1-hour-arrest/) and sending it to a bunch
of you big - time mommy - bloggers that support breastfeeding,
babywearing and other natural
mom practices.
Check out our fit - mama baby registry essentials, real
mom review
of the Meddy Teddy, a 15 minute
babywearing workout, and top 10 tips for running while pregnant.
Babywearing is one
of the hot topics currently doing the rounds within pregnancy circles and is slowly starting to become fashionable not only with the
Moms of today but with Dads too.
You will be able to meet
moms around the world who can give you insights on how to do the proper way
of babywearing.
Important Precautions Once you have already take your pick out
of the list
of the best baby carrier for petite
mom above, it is also important to remember certain precautions to
babywearing.
With a variety
of products to support
babywearing and make the
babywearing experience even more enjoyable, CatBird Carriers are designed by a
mom for
moms and dads.
With the
Mom Care Baby Wrap, you and your newborn or younger baby will be able to enjoy all the great benefits
of babywearing with none
of the concerns.
Many parents practice
babywearing up to the age
of two or so, and many older babies and toddlers get a lot
of joy out
of being kept close to
Mom and Dad for so long.
The Bebe au Lait nursing cover is not only one
of the best complements to a breastfeeding &
babywearing mother's wardrobe, it can also be a working
mom's best companion for discreet pumping.
I wish that back in 2004 we had cellphone cameras in every hand, but alas we did not and so there are very few images
of me as a new
mom, and none
of me
babywearing.
When I created Midwest
Mom & Wife, one
of my many goals, was to share with you my experiences and passions about: pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding,
babywearing, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, and attachment parenting.
Many
of my fellow city - dweller
moms opt to just
babywear until baby is big enough to ride in the Maclaren.
The popularity
of Ergobaby and the spread
of babywearing is due to the community
of moms who supported that early product.
As Baby Bunching
moms, we all know
babywearing is one
of the easiest ways to keep your bunch contained and delay the purchase
of a double stroller.
Being a new mother doesn't have to mean days spent trapped inside the house; with a
babywearing device, a
mom and her child can be a part
of the world.
The notion that
babywearing is a passing fad and that
moms are only picking up slings so they can emulate Angelina and Julia is an example
of that Western - centric thinking that earns us contempt around the globe.
With the wealth
of knowledge I received at BOND, the confidence and inspiration from my peers, along with my background in
Babywearing I was able to create a full early infant attachment, kangaroo care, safe sleep (including Breastsleeping), and
Babywearing class and teach it at my local shelter for new and expectant
moms, as well as provide carriers with donations from two different companies whose reps I first met at BOND.
However,
moms with back issues don't need to steer clear
of babywearing altogether, with these baby carriers specifically designed with your back in mind.
in which she reiterates the emotional, physical, and psychological benefits
of babywearing, as well as touches on the idea
of how each
of us
babywearing moms are ambassadors for this important practice.
Beachfront Baby ® Carriers were created by a
mom of 4 and are a must have for hot weather
babywearing!
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Being a crunchy
mom has a set
of expectations — medication - free child birth, breastfeeding,
babywearing, staying home, cooking homemade meals, etc. — that don't necessarily align every single people's choices about their bodies, their babies, and their families.
Attend 2 different types
of local community groups that support new parents (i.e. La Leche League, MEND, WIC, ICAN, Holistic
Moms Network, cloth diapering group, a local birth network, a
babywearing group, postpartum support group, etc..)
Babywearing keeps baby close and gives
mom freedom
of movement.
My other public, constant, visual sign
of hippiedom is the same one I looked for when I was a brand - new
mom trying to find like - minded
moms: I
babywear.
Plus, Attached to Baby also has some other items on Summer Clearance that make Mama's life with baby easier and more fun, like the Glamour
Mom Nursing Bra Tank, the Signing Time DVDs (read our full review
of Baby Signing Time), and the Nori Peekaru
Babywearing Vest and Suse's Kinder Babywearing Vest (get ready for cold weather ba
Babywearing Vest and Suse's Kinder
Babywearing Vest (get ready for cold weather ba
Babywearing Vest (get ready for cold weather
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These
moms might lecture you on your decision to use a stroller and present a long list
of the benefits
of babywearing.
16 Minute Club: a box
of helpful goodies for the breastfeeding mother, $ 35 value Bamboobies: Bellease Organic Belly & Baby Butter, $ 17 value Bebe Au Lait: a BAL - NEST Nursing Cover, $ 36 value Beco: a Beco Soleil baby carrier, $ 140 value Belmama and Cherub: a Shower Hug, $ 30 value Crane USA: a drop or adorable humidifier, and a belly glo night light, $ 65 value Freja Toys: a
Babywearing Mommy Doll, $ 42 value KangarooCare: a Wooden Teething Bracelet, winner's choice
of color, $ 19 value Little Spruce Organics: Organic Wool / Silk Nursing Pads, $ 21 value Luv My Bag: a LillyBit UpTown Diaper Clutch in Chevron, $ 35 value Melinda G: a Dreamy Sleep Bra in black, $ 25 value Momzelle: $ 25 Gift Certificate for momzelle.com, $ 25 value Motherlove: Diaper Rash and Thrush, $ 10 value A Mother's Boutique: winner's choice
of a nursing top from the Annee Matthew collection, up to a $ 75 value Mrs Patel's: a bag
of Chai Spice Milk Water Tea, a $ 12 value My Baby's Heartbeat Bear: a Lil» Octopus, a $ 35 value Naked Nursing Tank: Midnight Black Luxury Bamboo Edition, $ 40 value NuRoo: a NuRoo Pocket, $ 60 value Nursing Bra Express: a Medela Sleep Bra, $ 20 value One Creative Mama: winner's choice
of a
mom / baby shirt set, up to $ 55 value Undercover Mama: one Undercover Mama, $ 25 value The Vintage Honey Shop: $ 20 shop credit, $ 20 value
The Hooter Hiders nursing cover is not only one
of the best complements to a breastfeeding &
babywearing mother's wardrobe, it can also be a working
mom's best companion for discreet pumping.
Though there have been various kinds
of parenting that have been considered «mainstream» over the years, the parenting subcultures I most often hear referred to as «alternative» parenting styles tend to be the ones that some folks might describe as being kind
of «hippie - ish» in nature:
moms who intentionally plan to birth outside
of hospitals;
moms who breastfeed beyond six months or a year; folks who
babywear, especially if they do so more than they use a stroller or continue to do so well into toddlerhood; parents who co-sleep or use a family bed, especially past early infancy; free range parents; unschooling parents, and so on and so forth.
Here are a few simple suggestions to successfully continue
babywearing beyond infancy as it still holds many
of the same benefits to both
mom and baby:
Moms with babies
of all ages and levels
of experience with
babywearing are invited to attend!
There are lots
of reasons
babywearing is a great solution for different parenting needs —
moms can nurse while walking, worn babies cry less, it bonds the baby to the person carrying them, and it makes baby feel more involved.
Not so for reader Viani, who was nice enough to send in these pics
of her so - very - sophisticated
babywearing mom - style.