Baby Wearing Age Limit?

[Blackcat31]

Yes, exactly.

Kind of a proportion thing: Like "big man in a little coat"

[Controlled Chaos]

Yes, exactly.

Kind of a proportion thing: Like "big man in a little coat"

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Thank you for that

And just to throw in my 2 cents -
I wear my own babies and daycare babies until they can walk or until they are happier on the ground. My son loved snuggles as did one little dcg I watched a few years back - I wore them both for about a year (not constantly but for a bit each day). My dds were more independent, only wore for convenience for me. I wore the new dcb here until he was 7 months, once he learned to sit he became content on the ground. I mainly wear them during outside time so I can walk around without needed a pac n play or fence/play yard to keep them safe. I also love strollers Anyone remember that movie "Away We Go?" So great

[Baby Beluga]

I am not against baby wearing, I wore DD when she was a baby. But I would not wear a DCK.

As far as the three year old goes - to each their own My own 3 year old is about 39 inches tall and 40lbs. I myself am only 5 feet. There is no way I could wear her.

[Play Care]

My state considers baby carriers/wraps, etc "containers" the same as car seats, swings, bouncey seats, etc. and it's encouraged to limit use. And frankly, I agree. Maybe it's because I only take infants over 5/6 months but I think once they are that age the majority of their time should be on the floor doing their "work" (learning to pull up, sit up, roll, crawl and eventually walk)

[Sugaree]

I still wear my 2 year-old, but not nearly as much as when he was younger. If I need both hands for something I'll wear him. I actually wore him from the parking lot to his classroom this morning because I needed to bring in a box of diapers and wipes. I also wear him any time that we're going somewhere that he's either likely to fall asleep or run around inappropriately. I'd rather not deal with a stroller on these occasions. He's 32# right now. Since I made my carrier, I'm not really sure what the upper weight limit is, but I suspect we're getting close.

[Blackcat31]

I still wear my 2 year-old, but not nearly as much as when he was younger. If I need both hands for something I'll wear him. I actually wore him from the parking lot to his classroom this morning because I needed to bring in a box of diapers and wipes. I also wear him any time that we're going somewhere that he's either likely to fall asleep or run around inappropriately. I'd rather not deal with a stroller on these occasions. He's 32# right now. Since I made my carrier, I'm not really sure what the upper weight limit is, but I suspect we're getting close.

I mean no disrespect whatsoever but can I ask.....

This morning, wouldn't it have been a great learning experience and a big confidence boost for your little guy if you had given him the package of wipes to carry while you carried the box and you both walked in together?

I just see that as an opportunity for a practice session to learning appropriate behaviors so that when you do go somewhere he might be inclined to run around to know the expectations and behave accordingly.

He'll always want to run inappropriately if he isn't always given the opportunity to practice not doing it....kwim?

[Sugaree]

I mean no disrespect whatsoever but can I ask.....

This morning, wouldn't it have been a great learning experience and a big confidence boost for your little guy if you had given him the package of wipes to carry while you carried the box and you both walked in together?

I just see that as an opportunity for a practice session to learning appropriate behaviors so that when you do go somewhere he might be inclined to run around to know the expectations and behave accordingly.

He'll always want to run inappropriately if he isn't always given the opportunity to practice not doing it....kwim?

You're right. The only thing that concerns me is that I'm not sure he could have carried the 10lb box of wipes (I buy the big boxes so I don't have to shop for them as often).

I do like to let him walk (and he prefers to walk most of the time), but there are situations where it's better for everyone if we at least have the option of a carrier. Kind of like taking a stroller even if you're not planning on using it.

[Blackcat31]

Thank you for replying...

You're right. The only thing that concerns me is that I'm not sure he could have carried the 10lb box of wipes (I buy the big boxes so I don't have to shop for them as often).

I do like to let him walk (and he prefers to walk most of the time), but there are situations where it's better for everyone if we at least have the option of a carrier. Kind of like taking a stroller even if you're not planning on using it.

Right on...

...I was also picturing a little package of refill wipes, not a 10lb box.