Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Oh Yeah, I Wear The Baby!

Steph is having a little baby wearing fun today. She's always getting questions about how you wear the baby, what's your favorite carrier, how long (in age) can you wear your baby, etc. So, she's asking everyone to show off what they own and what their fave is.

Here are most of mine:


I have 4 Nest slings: Heart Nouvea, Diamond Eye, Bloom, and Twinkle(I used Twinkle the most with theBeast). Those 4 are ring slings, they're very compfy and great for carrying newborn up to about 35 pounds. There's several ways to carry your wee one in a ring sling.

I also have a Moby wrap and a Moby D, those are the blue one, and the red/black one in the little pouch. These are very long pieces of material that you wrap around your body and then place your baby in. I loved these when Popeye was a newborn, they kept him very close to me. I don't use these wraps too often anymore.

The last one in the picture is an adjustable pouch from Rockin Baby Slings. I think these are great for quick trips in and out of stores when you don't want to mess with adjusting and wrapping.

The first one in the picture is my Baby Hawk. This one is my love. It's filthy and really could use a good washing but I use it so much!! LOVE it. I can wear my fatty 20 pound 8 month old for hours before I start getting sore. This one is too big for a newborn, I think I started wearing him in it when he was about 6 months old. You can wear them on your back with this carrier and with the Moby...but Popeye has never liked being on my back:(

2 that aren't pictured: I loaned out my Mei tai from Bloggy Mama to a friend, and I forgot my Reversible flip flop Babe-A-Gogo pouch at church.

And this is where I keep them all, in a wooden crate in the living room where they're easily accessible. Popeye takes his best naps while being worn.

Now show us what you've got and what you love and go link up at Stephs!!

13 comments:

The Flip Flop Mamma! said...

I just thought I'd add that I do wear Popeye in pink slings and other girly colors, just as I will carry girly diaper bags...because I'm a girl! I like the girly things:)

Adventures In Babywearing said...

Great idea about where you store yours! I keep mine pretty much all over the house and car, but try to keep them in the hall closet when I get organized!

Steph

Tonya said...

Do you have a mesh sling for pools? I really want to get one for this summer...any idea who makes them!! I never thought about wearing girl colors because I'm a girl :) I've just always matched the baby...but I do think it is fun to see hubby wearing pink camo with Peanut ;)

AnnieM said...

My babyhawk is my true love also!

Miche said...

I love the way you organized them! I like your thought that "youre a girl, so the boy babies can be in pink slings"...I just have to convince my husband of that! I have a toddler boy and a baby boy due the beginning of July.

I was wondering though, with wearing the baby on the back...have you ever had trouble with the child wiggling away or not wanting to go up? Also, have you ever used a Beco Butterfly? they seem like the perfect solution for me, since I want to carry a baby on my back, but am just super nervous to do it. However, their price tag is so high I want to make sure it is worth it or read some reviews before I order one. Thanks!

half pint pixie said...

beautiful collection, and I love the crate, great idea!

DesignHER Momma said...

I love your stash for sure....quite a treasure. I've been eyeing the nest slings for a while....might be my next buy, but don't tell my husband!

4 Little Men & Twins said...

You lucky girls... how did you all get so many. :) Love all the colors... and great storage idea. I miss wearing Ozzie right now... but I just can't do it. Dad's filling in at night at least. It's so special. I'll have lots more babywearing my future. Ha!

casual friday everyday said...

Oh I love the colors of your slings!

Not Just Any Jen said...

Pretty carriers! I like having them there inthe living room accessible. Ours are all over the place in closets, drawers, etc.

Blessedw5mom said...

I just love to see other's favorites!!

I think I'll need to try a baby hawk this time around:-)

Blessings~
Heather at
http://growing-in-rejoicing.blogspot.com/

Danielle said...

You have an awesome collection! I love my ring slings- will have to check out nest slings. Thank you so much for sharing!

erika~ the inspired mama said...

pretty collection! i use girly carriers and carry a girly diaper bag too... i even go as far as using kinda girly cloth diapers if i fall in love with a particular fabric print :) my little guy doesn't seem to mind!

xo, erika~ the inspired mama