Skin-to-Skin, Babywearing, and Newborn Snuggles

Skin-to-Skin, Babywearing, and Newborn Snuggles

Do you need an excuse to cuddle on the couch and enjoy that new baby smell? Here’s a way to get the many benefits of skin-to-skin contact while babywearing. When my oldest was born, I knew that skin-to-skin contact after birth was important. I even had the opportunity to do skin-to-skin in the operating room after…

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Summer Babywearing: Staying Cool in the Heat

Summer Babywearing: Staying Cool in the Heat

Come summer time, the questions about babywearing in the heat start flying. What type of baby carrier should I use…

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Winter Babywearing: From Chilly to Frigid

Winter Babywearing: From Chilly to Frigid

Living in Chicago means the summer months are full of questions about babywearing in the heat and come October, the…

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The Freedom of Backwearing

The Freedom of Backwearing

As much as I adore the snuggles of a baby cuddled up in a front carry, once my babies are…

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Halloween Babywearing Ideas

Halloween Babywearing Ideas

Now the little one's can join in on the costume fun! We've put together some Halloween Babywearing Ideas for the…

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International Babywearing Week: How to Celebrate

International Babywearing Week: How to Celebrate

2021 marks the 13th year that International Babywearing Week (IBW) has been celebrated. This is an exciting milestone for those…

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Legs In, Legs Out, Froggy Legs, Oh My!

Legs In, Legs Out, Froggy Legs, Oh My!

Legs-In ... Froggy Legs ... Legs-Out ... M Position These are all terms used when discussing baby wearing positions. It…

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Finding Babywearing Support

Finding Babywearing Support

I don’t know what’s more exhausting about parenting: the getting up early, or acting like you know what you’re doing.…

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Babywearing is a Lifesaver During Air Travel

Babywearing is a Lifesaver During Air Travel

In addition to barbeques, splash pads, and late nights, summer also often brings air travel. As a caregiver of young…

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