A Baby Carrier
This post isn’t meant to tell you exactly what type of baby carrier to get. Rather, just the plain ‘ole fact that YOU WILL NEED ONE!
If you managed your first child without one, good for you! Impressive. But with multiple kiddos in tow, a carrier is essential. Sometimes newborns just need to snuggle. Okay, most of the time. And I had no problem camping out on the couch with my first newborn. But with a toddler and a baby . . . things change. You need to be chasing and changing and playing with your toddler. And getting things done around the house from time to time.
Enter, the baby carrier. It’s almost as if you’re tricking your baby into thinking you’re just there snuggling him. Which is great! Baby feels loved and cuddled. Mom is hands free, comforting her baby, AND taking care of business.
Then comes the million dollar question. Which carrier? Which style? Which brand? Everyone and their mom will recommend a different carrier to you. There are TONS out on the market, and everyone swears by the one they have. But honestly? How many carriers has that person tried out, tested, and compared for an extended period of time? Most likely not very many. Myself included.
My job isn’t to tell you what to go out and buy. Each baby carrier has pros and cons. Each body type will wear the carriers differently. Everyone has different hobbies or uses for their carriers. Some want to go hiking with baby in tow, and others want to wear baby around the house to get some laundry done.
My recommendation to YOU is to head to a local store that allows you to try on and test out different carriers. Wraps. Slings. Structured carriers. Here in Madison, WI, Nicki’s Diapers and Happy Bambino are two local stores that have free babywearing classes. You are able to stop in and try on different styles and seek the advice of workers. So incredibly helpful.
Nicki’s Diapers
In my own experience, I used the Moby Wrap from 0-3 months mostly around the house, and occasionally outdoors. My kids loved to snuggle up all cozy on my chest like they were still in the womb. I didn’t like fussing with the length of the wrap in public, but if I did wear it out, I had to ensure I had it on well before I left the house or drove anywhere.
From 3 months and on, I prefer my structured, buckled Boba Carrier. My kids like it in there, they feel secure, they can see . . . it’s working for us. It redistributes the weight to my hips rather than pulling on my shoulders, which is great. And my husband loves it. BONUS.
Happy Bambino
Leave a comment below sharing which baby carriers worked and didn’t work for you!
Happy Monday!
Kristi