Category Archives: Babywearing
International Babywearing Week 2009
The second International Babywearing Week is celebrating and promoting babywearing from September 21-28, 2009 with the theme “Close Enough to Kiss”.
Organised by the non-profit organization Babywearing International Inc. and the premiere online resource for babywearing information, TheBabywearer.com. UK celebrations are organised through Sling Meet.
Previous highlighted Babywearing posts:
Why I love babywearing
The joy of babywearing
Summer Sling Show
This summer is the 2nd London Summer Sling Show. On Sunday 27 July there will be a sling fashion show and stalls at Conway Hall, Holborn. www.summerslingshow.co.uk
Why I love babywearing
Babywearing is one of the most empowering things about being a mum for me. Carrying first Erin and now Tara in a sling has allowed me to do things with a baby that I would probably otherwise have found too overwhelming. From the everyday shopping trips, to a stress-free two day music festival with an eight week old!
When I was pregnant I read Deborah Jackson’s book Baby Wisdom (now out of print) which starts with a look at the modern baby equipment list and just how numerous our expected ‘essentials’ have become. I wanted a simpler approach and combined with my biologist’s belief in the appropriateness of keeping your baby close I chose to forego the travel system and bought myself a ring sling instead. So began my love affair with babywearing and baby carriers – the pleasure of carrying my child, the beauty of many of the carriers themselves and the community spirit amongst babywearers has left a lasting impression on me and my life.
I found an incredible freedom in being able to go anywhere, anytime without worrying about lugging around a pushchair, or finding somewhere to breastfeed. It has made negotiating public toilets, escalators and stairs, and rough ground no different to how it was before I had a baby. I have even been able to breastfeed hands-free whilst paying for my shopping in the supermarket!
The most wonderful part has been the sharing each moment with my girls. With my baby in my arms I have found that I am never alone, there is always someone right by me to talk to, listen to, or watch the world go by with.
Babywearing article
Finally finished my article on babywearing.
Joy of babywearing
When I was pregnant I read Deborah Jackson’s book Baby Wisdom (now sadly out of print) which starts with a look at the modern baby equipment list and just how numerous our expected ‘essentials’ have become.
I wanted a simpler approach and combined with my biologist’s belief in the appropriateness of keeping your baby close I chose to forego the travel system and bought myself a ring sling instead. So began my love affair with
babywearing and baby carriers – the pleasure of carrying my child and the beauty of many of the carriers themselves has left a lasting impression on me and my life.
I found an incredible freedom in being able to go anywhere, anytime without worrying about lugging around a pushchair, or finding somewhere to breastfeed. It has made negotiating public toilets, escalators and stairs, and rough ground no different to how it was before I had a baby. I have even been able to breastfeed hands-free whilst paying for my shopping in the supermarket!
As E has grown older we have appreciated the view of the world a baby carrier provides and even as a toddler the opportunity for a place of rest.
The most wonderful part has been the sharing each moment with my little girl. With her in my arms I have found that I am never alone, there is always someone right by me to talk to, listen to, or watch the world go by with.
Babywearing is one of the most empowering things about being a mum for me. Carrying E in a sling has allowed me to do things with a baby that I would probably otherwise have found too overwhelming. From the everyday shopping trips, to a stressfree two day music festival with an eight week old!
La Leche workshop
Went to the LLLGB National Breastfeeding Workshop in Derby this weekend.
Great to be surrounded by similar thinking people, where breastfeeding a toddler, cosleeping or babywearing are normalised and where our biology is deemed more important than cultural constraints.
Inspiration speakers – Dr Helen Ball, Dr Carlos González
and Suzanne Colson and Sarah Gill.
Benefits of babywearing
Finally making progress on my babywearing article.
Babywearing
Have been pondering my babywearing journey this week.
It always seems such a shame that all parents don’t get it! It is the most liberating (well with cosleeping and breastfeeding) thing about parenting. I don’t know how any parent manages without the closeness and ease it brings to everyday life and my relationship with Erin, even now she is three.
Now I’m more active on slingmeet it highlights just what a community babywearing is, increasingly in real life as well as online.