talking of the tadpoles: baby carriers

Ever since our little one was born, she got worn.

I found it such a great tool to calm her down,

bond,

be able to do things around the house

or just go for a nice walk.

It was guaranteed to calm her down from any fit at all.

Being right close to the momma (or daddy) is all she wanted as a newborn.

I guess that is still true... but just not quite as close!!

We've tried a few, and always found that

depending on her age or what I felt like at the time,

I went through phases of liking each one!

Its all about finding the proper adjustment for that carrier.

Here are the carriers we've tried:

the Belle carrier we really liked.

It fits tiny babies and big babies.

Quite easy to put on and get a baby in and out of.

Facing in...

...or facing out!!!

tuckered out at Ness Creek Music Festival '10

The Maya wrap ring sling came in handy at certain times, although not my favorite.

Not quite as good on the back as others because its not symmetrical.

Although I have friends who really like it.


making muffins

its still good for a 2 year old on a very sick day.

The Moby Wrap, I found very very comfy for a newborn!

Once you figure out how to put the damn thing on,

(very confusing at first, but once you get it, its easy)

it is quite sturdy and very good for a tiny sleeper.

They can be front or inside facing.

Breastfeeding is easy in there too.

I breast fed Attie walking down the street one day!

Better for the smaller ones.

The Blue Celery Wrap is a lot like the moby,

except it has 3 parts instead of one long piece of fabric.

I tried my sister's out and REally liked it.

Having a sleeping baby in there is heaven.
They are so soso snug.

The Jack Wolfskin Backpack is great for longer hikes.

OR anything. We really like it and still use it.

Lots of storage places, very sturdy, framed, good harnesses to hold baby in,

Also chest strap and waist strap to save your back.

If you wear this properly adjusted, you can carry a lot of weight!

up mountains!

The Ergo Carrier is my favorite nowadays.

comfy, sturdy, pockets, front or back wearer....

maybe better for a bigger kid,

although you can buy the newborn inserts,

Or just put a folded blanket inside under their bum!

(cheaper and just as affective!!)

so, we gave our Ergo back to my sister
who just had a little babe.
Now we need another one. ;0)

Finally, after a long search on kijiji and places,
we found a really good Ergo which came with
an attaching backpack!!

Its been about 3 months since Attie's been in her ergo,
so i was worried she wouldn't want to go in it anymore.
Not a prob! She still loves it!!