Whether you are an experienced babywearer lusting after a custom carrier or a new parent overwhelmed by the cost of baby gear, it can be easy to assume babywearing is a costly thing.  While some carriers are pricey (and often for good reason) it is very possible to get a quality carrier for a very reasonable price. Here are a few babywearing on a budget tips: Continue reading →

I recall a parenting DVD where a mom said, “I didn’t think I would use a sling,  I’m not exactly the hippie type, but it keeps her calm and I have free hands!” Babywearing is not just a trend or a parenting style, it is practical. Baby stays happy and caregivers are able to do many things.  Here are five everyday tasks made easier with babywearing: Continue reading →

There are many benefits to close contact,  skin to skin and frequent feeds during the immediate postpartum period. Babywearing can allow for all three of those things while leaving mom’s hands mostly free. Babywearing can Continue reading →