Ravenna at 2 weeks old, sleeping happily in Alisa's Moby wrap (Thanks again, Alisa!) Yay! Notice the blinkie to the left!
I love babywearing! It has been such a great thing for my little family, and such a lifesaver, too. We have worn Ravenna since she was a newborn. I had always planned on wearing her because I knew of the benefits, thanks to my crunchy friends and Dr. Sears, but I never realized how important it would be with helping Ravenna learn how to breastfeed. Keeping her close to me, skin-to-skin (in a Moby wrap), for those vital first few weeks was highly recommended by all four of the lactation consultants that we met with. I credit babywearing with helping Ravenna learn to breastfeed sooner than she might have without it.
Wearing Ravenna attracts a lot of attention here in Gillette. I always wear her in a sling when we go out, it is much easier, and I get so many comments. Many people have said, "Oh, I wish I had one of those when I was raising my kids!" A lot of people have asked me where I got my sling or wrap, which gives me an opportunity to tell them about the shops on Etsy (if you make them I will happily pass on your name when I get asked). We get a lots of comments from little kids especially, I guess because they are delighted by the novelty. I am pretty sure that we have become the ambassadors of babywearing in Gillette.
Later in the week I will do my Babywearing Top 10 and post some great pictures from our baby wearing adventures. If you want more info about babywearing check out Brighton Woman's blog or clink on the blinkie. TopHat is having a great giveaway of a versatile Ring Sling if you are dying to try out babywearing for yourself. Remember, there are LOTS of different ways to wear your baby and lots of different types of carriers with a range of prices, but the best advice I can give you is, whether your make your own carrier or buy it, try it! You and your baby will love it!
3 comments:
I love the wrap! And thanks for the linky love. :) And I'm glad babywearing could help with learning to breastfeed!
For a second there I thought you were flashing a breast!! Ha ha ha!
Hey! Fun post, I never would have known there was such a thing as "International BabyWearing week." That being said, I "wear" Bryce frequently. I made a hotsling and a wrap and LOVE them (especially the wrap). I find them most helpful at the grocery store and at church (since I teach primary). Kudos to you!
PS I cloth diaper too. (:
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