For All You Wacky "Baby-Wearing" Providers/Moms.....

[Cat Herder]

I admit I was wrong. My DH says mark it on the calendar as it will not happen often...

New baby came today with a sashy-thingy....my first reaction was "in your dreams!!, these rough boys will be head butting her in NO TIME!!!"

Well, when no-one was looking, I caved and gave it a try. I love it.

This little warm bundle has babbled, hiccuped and cooed all day. Not once have I heard a cry/wimper/moan...she starts squirming when she is dirty and rooting when she is hungry. Has not spit up once. It has been such a fun morning.... ALMOST makes me want another baby.... Dh just had chest pain and does not know why...::::

Now, I wont be doing this for too long as I will have to put all the gates back up (the ones with doors are not in my budget) and since my name is not "GRACE" for a reason, I am petrified of getting "too comfortable" and falling on her one day.

I just wanted to give you ladies a nod from a die hard... "NOT IN YOUR LIFETIME" kinda gal. This thing is pretty cool.... It would have been nice to have had it with mine

[JenNJ]

I found it amazing with my daughter. I was just starting my daycare and bc of that thing I was able to work just 3 weeks after my c-section. I love, love, love it. It just is NOT the same when it isnt your kid though. I use them for my itty bitties when I have the kids out in the yard. I can RUN after them and not worry about what is going on with the baby.

[Little People]

Can someone post a picture of these things? And maybe explain a little more on them?

[MG&Lsmom]

from one of the wacky ones

Not to turn your post dark, but did mom show you how to properly wear the "sashy thing" and how to position baby? Here's a YouTube vid on labored breathing. Baby's chin should never ever be touching their chest in any baby holding apparatus including swings and carseats and should never sound like this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWcj...layer_embedded

[Cat Herder]

from one of the wacky ones

Not to turn your post dark, but did mom show you how to properly wear the "sashy thing" and how to position baby? Here's a YouTube vid on labored breathing. Baby's chin should never ever be touching their chest in any baby holding apparatus including swings and carseats and should never sound like this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWcj...layer_embedded

No, she included the book, she rocks and knew I was skeptical... I am also a "Healthcare Provider" in my second profession and LOVE that you posted that info. (btw, My Mom called me a "wacky" Mom back in the day because I decided to breastfeed. "It is just so gross!!" :: My description is toungue in cheek )

Thank you. Great video...

[SandeeAR]

Each previous generation thinks the current one is "wacky" for one reason or another. My Mom thought I was "wacky" too for breastfeeding.

However, if you will look at it, both of these things were done in previous generations b/c of the need...."breastfeeding" , bottles weren't invented! It was the natural way!......."baby wearing", the indians did it and so did the pioneers, b/c they had to, to be able to work and take care of the baby!

[kendallina]

Yay! I loved wearing my daughter as it was the only way that she was happy. Glad you found it to work for you!!!

[Lucy]

But once she gets used to it, will she scream when you don't do it anymore?

[SilverSabre25]

But once she gets used to it, will she scream when you don't do it anymore?

Not if she's either ready to not need it anymore, or weaned slowly off of it, just like you do anything else.

eta: and she's probably already used to it.

[Missani]

Yay for posting the safety information! I did enjoy wearing my son sometimes (my other son HATED it at 2 weeks old and STILL hates to be "confined" at almost 2 years old. Silly boy! I never did enjoy wearing him and I kind of missed it.) I do worry that they are okay in there and it is necessary to make sure you have a safe "sashy thing" as so many have been recalled. It can be great, but I agree that it's not the same if it's not your own child. It is always nice to snuggle a baby, though. (oohh, makes me want one SOOOO BADDD!!!)

[Missani]

Forgot to mention, Catherder, that I love your post! Very cute!

[Childminder]

Had a child from a different culture where they wore their children ALL the time. He was 11 months when I got him and still wanted to be sashed to me. Unh unh. No. Too old (me and him) and I had another infant at the time. I'm all for the nurturing of touch but I ain't papoosing a child to me while I try taking care of 6 kids under three.

[Cat Herder]

I'm all for the nurturing of touch but I ain't papoosing a child to me while I try taking care of 6 kids under three.

This one is only 6 weeks, today is her first day, and I have no intention of wearing her for long periods . I am a "no long term restraint" kind of provider.

Her Mom only uses it when she is out shopping etc...she thought it would help me during outside time with the biggers while it is still cold and she is tiny.

I am just thinking of this adding this to her daily rotation for about 15-20 minutes right after I feed her each time for a while. I talk and visit with her while she is in there. Once she falls asleep, I lay her down immediately.

She still has belly time, floor/gym time, stretching/massage time and sleeps in her crib ONLY.

[Crystal]

Cool! I think attachment parenting (or caregiving) is a wonderful way to bond with a child, and I think it's awesome that you were open-minded enough to give it a shot! Very sweet

[littlemonkeys]

I am one of those wacky baby-wearing moms!!

I have a quad stroller and go on frequent stroller walks... one dcb hates to go on walks so I put him in a Moby wrap and he falls right to sleep. No whimpering at all! I think they are great!