Monday, August 27, 2007

Still learning


I went to the babywearing expo in the "big city" and it was pretty wild, tons of slings & mei tais for sale. All of the parents were very nice to their kids there which was cool. I was excited to get some help and learn how to put baby in a rucksack carry on my back, by myself. I can get a lot more done this way, so it was worth the trip.

4 comments:

Elizabeth said...

At the last NINO someone demonstrated how to put the baby on your back in an Ergo, and I decided that was too advanced for us at the moment. But you are right: I bet you could get so much done. I need to stop being chicken and practice back carries in my meitai.

clara said...

Hey Elizabeth, I commented on your blog about that...By the way, you are advanced, you slung right from birth--that's not easy!

Erin said...

Ooooo, i wish i had something like that available. I just cannot for the life of me figure out back carries and I think Liam would like it better. I have tried in both my wrap and my Babyhawk and he always ends up kinda smushed down and uncomfortable. And the straps slip off my shoulders. Maybe someday!

Qtpies7 said...

Wow, I wish I could figure that out! I have a wrap that is supposed to work on the back, but I can't get Sam in there by myself, and he doesn't stay put very well, either. But I don't do all that twisty stuff!
I saw that you cloth diaper on your profile. I do, too. What is ecological breastfeeding? I have been nursing for the better part of the last 18 years, and I have never heard of that.
I have a give-away on my blog for some cloth diaper detergent that my friend makes if you are interested in entering.

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