Do You "Wear' DC Infant's?

[youretooloud]

I wear infants! You can't spoil an infant. IMO. Be sure not to use a ring sling. There were some deaths associated with those. Is child a premature birth? Get a dr.s note saying its safe to use a carrier. Be very very diligent about babies face not being covered and his head has to be supported!! If his head falls forward he can suffocate! Use the backpack type with baby in front so you can monitor head position (baby facing you). Or use a mobi wrap. Usually it's safer to wait till they are older, not sure at 5 weeks old its be a good idea.

Ring slings are safe, and awesome if you do it right. The infant should be chest to chest. His/her feet either inside, or outside the sling, his chest against your chest, tighten the sling against you. The tail should be adjustable...not one solid tail. Over the Shoulder baby holder is not really that adjustable, and too padded, but an adjustable ring sling is good.

http://pinterest.com/pin/17803360998604949/ <---like this.

Pouch style is good for facing out, froggy style, but not for a sleeping infant.

[cheerfuldom]

For those of you who do wear babies, here are a couple of fantastic and VERY informative links about how to properly and safely wear babies.

http://babywearinginternational.org/pages/InfantSlingSafety.php

"WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age"

http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10165.html

thanks for posting that! this is the information that I was aware of. Slings can be a safe option but you need to be careful to know what type you are using, how to use it correctly and if the baby can be safely worn with it. Like the post said, there are some babies that could be at risk due to already existing issues like preemies. there are other carrier options though, besides a sling

[LK5kids]

Nope! I hold and cuddle and talk to them. But I am not wearing them.

[kitykids3]

I tried it once with a screamer when I first started, but not since. Back then I only had a couple kiddos. I won't do it. 1 - I don't feel it safe for the baby, not sure why. 2- my body can't handle it. 3- I still find that it gets in the way of everything I need to do.
My babies still get plenty of cuddle time and interaction with me, I just can't wear them. If it was my own and not doing daycare, then maybe I would. I'd hate to hurt someone else's baby.

[renodeb]

I would have to agree with black cat. I dont wear babies but I do give them lots of love and attention.
Deb

[CozyHome]

Wow, 5 weeks old? That's scary. The youngest child I ever had in care was 4 1/2 months old and I put her in a swing a lot. I even let her sleep there if she drifted off there for naptime because it made me feel more secure than laying her down in the playpen.

No, I don't wear the babies because I have 4 others to care for and that would impede my days. Our limit is 5 children in Ontario. But I would keep the baby safe in a contained space away from the others.

[Angelsj]

Wow, 5 weeks old? That's scary. The youngest child I ever had in care was 4 1/2 months old and I put her in a swing a lot. I even let her sleep there if she drifted off there for naptime because it made me feel more secure than laying her down in the playpen.

No, I don't wear the babies because I have 4 others to care for and that would impede my days. Our limit is 5 children in Ontario. But I would keep the baby safe in a contained space away from the others.

Interesting. Here, we can put them in a swing, but we can't let them sleep in the swing. Sigh.

[Angelsj]

I hated the moby! ACK! wrap wrap wrap, maybe because I'm short, it felt like I was wearing a kimono. LOL!
http://www.thepeanutshell.com/Products/Baby-Slings

LOL, I love the moby, but I hear you. Forever wrapping. ::