Confessions of a Babywearing Convert

I have to admit, I'm a recent convert to babywearing.  I didn't do it much with my first child.  Oh, I tried - I must've tried out 5 or 6 different carriers, but none seemed to really work for us, so I just gave up on the idea.  However, with my second, I was determined to give it another go, and find something that worked.  After all, with 2 little ones, I'd definitely need my hands free!

I started off with a Rockin' Baby pouch sling, because I loved the concept of an adjustable sling and the beautiful patterns.  However, it quickly became apparent that no matter how much I liked the sling, my son did not.  He hated the cradle position for newborns, so that was a no-go.  Hopefully as he gets bigger, and can sit upright in the sling, he'll like it more - I'm not giving up on it yet!

Next we tried a wrap.  These had always intimidated me (what do you do with all that fabric!?!), but after a few tries, I got the hang of it.  Tying it in front of a mirror really helped!  I found it to be very comfortable - no straps or buckles digging into me, and his weight was evenly distributed.  And my son - he loved it.  He could be upright and close to me - just what he wanted.  So we found success with the Sleepy Wrap.

Recently we took a vacation to Florida, and it came in so handy.  We don't have a double stroller, so we put our 2-year old daughter in the stroller, and I carried our son in the wrap while we were running around the airport.  I kept him in there for the flight, and he was so content that he barely made a peep.  *Side note - carrying your baby in a wrap gets you lots of attention!!  I couldn't believe the number of people who commented on it.

My daughter (aka the little mommy) has also been converted to babywearing.  She sees me carrying around her brother, and asks to carry her baby like that too.  It's very cute. :)

So, I encourage you to give babywearing a try - or even a second try!  It may take some time to find out what works for you, but when you find it, it can be so rewarding.  If you're unsure of where to start, contact Pam J and she can help you determine which style of carrier could be right for you and your baby. 

August 2010

Another month has come and gone, look at that!  It goes by so fast. Summer has blessed us with many hot & humid days, thunderstorms, rain for the gardens and fields & bugs to go along with that...

We have a lil something to help get you through August and put a smile on your face as well!

**August 2010 Special**
Buy One Baby Carrier Get the 2nd $15 OFF.
Use code 'carryme' at checkout to redeem.

This includes ALL baby carriers.  Mix and match!  Tell a friend and split your savings. 

The Boba Organic Baby Carriers are still on Pre-order for another week so take advantage of the amazing introductory pricing of $110 and get yours before we get them in stock and put them back to $125.

Please note: After 8 years of being in business, Rockin Baby has decided to close their doors and will no longer be selling the Rockin Baby Pouches and Slings, and so what we have in stock will be our last... We hope you will enjoy your Rockin Baby Pouch as much as I do!!

There are a few things left on our sale/clearance page as well!  We want to clear these out to make way for some new things headed out way :)

It is also World Breastfeeding Week, so we just wanted to acknowledge that and give you some more good reads at the website they have.  A little ways down the page is Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.  And one of the most important steps I want to note is the breastfeeding support groups, they are very important and full of women who are there to help you out and know you aren't alone. Of course, no fretting about those who aren't able to nurse!  We know it isn't always possible.

Happy Wednesday all :)

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