[blparent] baby wearing

[Star Gazer]

It works after about twelve pounds. Before that you have a separate pillow
you can strap a tiny baby into and then strap the whole package in the ergo.
The package consists of the tiny baby and the pillow. 
Be careful with books such as the one you're reading. They are too broad.
Every baby is different and they respond differently to differently to
different people and to different situations. 
What works for one family and even for one parent, won't work for somebody
else. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Briggs
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 11:00 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] baby wearing

Thanks. I have been reading a book called The Baby Book: Everything you need
to know about your baby From Birth to Two Years old. It is on the download
sight from NLS. The book talks about wearing your baby and it seems like a
good idea to me. How does the ergo work? How soon can you use it to carry
your baby?
Thanks
Tara


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 6:27 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] baby wearing

My oldest is almost 7, so Ihaven't worn her in a long time.
My new baby isn't here yet, so I haven't worn her either.
I love the ergo and absolutely hate the bjorn.
What is driving your questions?
I never took metrics on how often I wore my oldest. I suspect my youngest
will be worn a lot more because she'll be a younger sister.
The ergo is probablyone of the  most user friendly carriers out there. It
uses buckles so you don't have to guess at how to roll the fabric.
Be careful with slings. Anybody can make one if they can sew, and the
problem with this is that you don't know if they did it properly, so you
don't know if the sling can bear the baby's weight properly or provide
proper support.
Also, the sling requires that you place the baby safely. You wouldn't
believe how many people do it wrong. I had an idiot at Babies-R-Us say to
lay the baby in the sling whichyou never ever want to do because the fabric
can cover their face. Also, you need to be sure the baby's chin isn't on
their chest.
With the ergo, you really can't screw it up, though with anything else,
you'll want to practice.
Some people love slings so if you want to go down that path, you can. Just
make sure that the people advising you are giving good advice and not people
you like. The two are not always the same and you need the wisdom to know
the difference. Unfortunately learning that wisdom can be harder then it
looks.


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jodie and
Kahlan
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 8:16 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [blparent] baby wearing

Hi. Chris and I didn't do it for long, only because she grew out of her
carrier. I don't remember what the sling was; it was a sling, I think, not a
carrier. We got it from Amazon. We used it when we were out because we felt
more comfortable using it than a stroller. Now we have to use the stroller
for long trips, like to the bank, but I think she could probably make it on
foot to the conveneince store if she ever has to go with us. So far she
hasn't. Chris or I stay home with her while the other goes to the store.

--
Hugs from Jodie and kahlan
"Gratitude is the elixir of life"
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