Soft structured baby carriers (or buckle carriers) are a modernized version of the mei tai that borrows from hiking pack technology to create a quick, more structured carrier. They are probably the most widely used carrier at the moment with new … Read more
Guidelines from mom Meredith While there are various types of baby carriers available on the market, you might be interested in creating your own DIY babywearing solution. Here’s a quick rundown of considerations collected from various sources. General … Read more
Whether you’re a new parent or looking to replace your current baby carrier, this article aims to provide valuable insights on what to consider when choosing a baby carrier. It goes beyond the traditional front pack carriers, emphasizing … Read more
There are a number of ways to use a wrap. Most wrappers will try out a number of carries to find the one that is most comfortable for them (and what is most comfortable may change over time … Read more
Wraps are sized in meters although some brands will also use a numbering system and/or size names. Wraps are most commonly referenced by their Didymos size equivalents: What size wrap do I need? The answer to this question depends … Read more
What Is Babywearing? Carrying an infant or a young child using a handmade baby carrier or sling has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world. Babywearing allows parents or caregivers to keep their hands free … Read more
Watch baby’s airway. It’s the number one rule of babywearing and is particularly important for newborns and babies with any sort of breathing issue. This rule applies to any sort of “baby holder” – baby carriers and slings, but … Read more
Meh Dai is a traditional Chinese baby carrier; in its simplest form, a mei dai is a rectangular cloth body with straps coming off of each corner. Modern manufacturers have each developed their own take on this traditional design, … Read more
Simple pieces of cloth are probably the oldest form of babywearing; many cultures still carry their children the way they have for centuries. Wraps were re-introduced in Western culture in the 1970s when a German mama found that … Read more
My baby turns 18 months old tomorrow (sniff!); every day he is more and more “little boy” and less and less “baby.” Even so, I still “baby”wear almost everyday. The truth is that babywearing is a parenting tool that … Read more