Tina wrote: “I just had a question about using a wrap here in Florida. My daughter is 12 weeks old and loves being in the wrap, except she sweats so much! When I take her out she’s soaked in sweat, and I was just wondering if that was ok? Is there a better blend of [...]
I love our local weekly moms group (and if you live anywhere near Pinellas County Florida you’re invited–Wednesday’s at 11am at the Dunedin Labor of Love). It is so much fun to hang out with a group of strong women and happy babies and be able to ask questions of and discuss topics with the [...]
I felt great after Annabelle was born (perhaps due to consuming the placenta?) and was eager to go out with her after the first few days. I wanted to show that baby off! I turned to the front cross carry for a poppable, pretied carry. It is perfect! I tie it on at home and [...]
Soon I tried nursing upright in the wrap because I prefer wearing babies in the upright position, and because this position allows the baby to change breasts without the wrap having to be retied, and it is also the perfect position for burping. I wrapped Annabelle upright, then lowered her down enough to put her [...]
I began by nursing Annabelle in the cradle position. With a newborn, I found that intuitively I used the wrap to hold her against me in the same position that my arms held her when we nursed on the couch: cradle. This was easier than I expected. I recommend doing it sitting down and using [...]
So it’s a mom’s gathering, and babywearing is one many topics that come up. But my focus is on baby wraps: showing them to moms, helping moms with them, getting to touch and play with other people’s wraps . . .
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