I have had more success wearing my baby this time around.
I’ve tried to always keep my babies close with the first two I sat a lot with them or even snuggled in bed with them but as our family grew life did not afford that for baby and me. After we experienced having to have Michalina our 3rd baby in a swing a lot -as we were moving and getting settled in to our home the year she was born I was really challenged with being the attachment parent I wanted to be! It was hard for both of us! I used the Snuggly that I had since becoming a mom but after she got past 12 lbs. it hurt my shoulders and I had to limit it’s use.
When Sophia was born -my smallest baby of 6.5lbs. I tried a KangaCarrier Shirt in her earliest weeks – I found it hard to wrap the under cloth without help though. I used a ring sling and a Snuggly but never found anything that was comfortable for both of us for consistent wearing. Then I did a lot of reading on the net and found many different options. I like the Rebozo and the Maya Wrap though I am enjoying this bundle of love made of fleece for this newborn stage. I was blessed by a very thoughtful Aunt with one as Jonathan’s birthday present! It is the most comfortable thing I have used for my shoulders and back and he is completely lulled to sleep in the warmth it provides. It also works as well for being able to have him in position for suckling leaving my hands free to do other small tasks.
Wear Your Baby.com is the best place for ideas for making your own baby carrier. Why not start experimenting now with what you have around the house. I plan on trying to use a sheet. I also found some material on clearance at Wal Mart for only .50 a yard that I think would be great for this summer.
I also came across a mom’s homemade instructions for making an ERGO type carrier out of a few things you already probably own. ERGOS seem to have a wonderful design but 100.00 is a bit pricey for some of us. And you can’t nurse with an Ergo which is a must for my newborn.
More research on the net will give you an exhaustive flow of articles about the benefits of wearing your baby, even your toddler.
I think the benefits to the whole family outweigh the time invested in finding the best carrier for you and the struggles of the learning curve.
Have fun and take it slow as both you and your baby learn this great way to nurture your relationship!
Tags: breastfeeding, wearing your baby
January 16, 2009 at 6:19 pm |
I beg to differ, YES YOU CAN NURSE IN AN ErGoBaBy!!!!
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/testimonials/2008/10/i-nurse-my-baby-in-the-ergobab.html
January 18, 2009 at 4:21 am |
I was not aware of the nursing capacity of the ERGO design. I asked a mom awhile back about this when I was thinking of a purchase and she said NO you could not -especially a newborn that can not hold his/ her head up. I will have to learn more about hte ERGO. Tell me more, please!
February 25, 2009 at 5:36 pm |
I think it is easier with a newborn in the infant insert, since they are already lying down. You simply loosen the Ergo shoulder straps, rotate the infant insert with your baby, latch on, and snug up the straps again.