It’s summer time, and that means families are going on vacation! And if you have a child under 5, a baby carrier should be an essential part of your travel survival kit. Whether you’re going to far-flung destination, to visit relatives, to a long-distance wedding or to Disneyland for the weekend, make space for a baby [...]
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Wow, Jennifer Meyer (wife to Tobey McGuire and mama to Ruby Sweetheart) looks so happy carrying her 6-week-old son in this carrier by Serena & Lily! While this carrier is very pretty-looking, unfortunately, the Sling Lady cannot recommend this baby carrier. This “pouch” carrier is what as known in the babywearing circles as a “bag [...]
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Now here’s a cool baby carrier sighting! One of my fellow vendors (Anne from Calin Bleu wraps) brought this to my attention: a green organic ERGO baby carrier worn by a mama at the demonstrations in Iran last week. I bet being able to keep her baby close to her in a comfy carrier like [...]
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The SlingLady has to love a “rap” video with a babywearing Daddy in it. And I do! This video from Casual Mafia is well-made, funny, and reminds me of my husband. Okay, so the “dad” is wearing a doll (and don’t get me started on the position of that Bjorn – since it’s not real [...]
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Now here’s a scene you don’t see too often: a celebrity wearing a mei tai baby carrier! Here’s mom M.I.A. out shopping in Manhatten with 4-month-old Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman. I love so much about this picture! The mei tai carrier that M.I.A. is using is gorgeous. And I can’t help but love the color [...]
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Mama Manifesto is one of my favorite mommy blogs, so I’m especially honored to be featured as their babywearing expert today. Come join the discussion! http://mamamanifesto.blogspot.com/2009/06/talk-back-your-baby-carrying-questions.html And keep an eye out for our giveaway over at MM, coming next month!
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It used to be on Father’s Day that I was frantically scrambling around trying to pull together a Father’s Day gift doesn’t suck, is creative and that my husband would actually appreciate. I think it was on the Baby Bargains forum that I got the idea to do Daddy pictures. The concept is simple. 1. [...]
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It may go without saying, but men can certainly wear any baby carrier on the market! There are no rules about certain types or styles of carriers that mark them Women Only. Men around the US and the world wear wraps, mei tais, buckle carriers, ring slings and pouches. That being said, men often have [...]
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Since father’s day is just around the corner, it seems like a good time to address a babywearing myth. Contrary to what many believe, babywearing is not just for moms! There are so many reasons why Dads should check out baby carriers for themselves. Many Dads of young children get the feeling that Mom is [...]
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