[blparent] baby wearing

Tue Jan 21 18:31:56 UTC 2014

Thanks for the information. Can you tell me about what you did to learn to
use the carrier safely?
	Thanks
Tara

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
Baldwin
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 9:19 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] baby wearing

Our favorite carrier is the Mei tai style.
Below info taken from
http://www.meitaibaby.com/faq.html
Just because I provided the link does not mean I support or endorse this
company. I am just providing basic info for the carrier.

""Mei tai" (pronounced "may tie") is a generic term for a particular style
of baby carrier, generally a square- or rectangle-shaped piece of fabric
with straps on all four corners. The "traditional" mei tai has a history
that stretches back hundreds of years. The carrier has its roots in Asia,
where mothers often carried their babies in simple fabric carriers that
tied onto their bodies.
The mei tai style of carrier is now becoming popular in the Western world
as well, due in part to its supreme comfort and versatility. With a mei
tai carrier, your baby can be worn on your front or your back, from the
earliest newborn days through to toddlerhood and beyond. This gives the
carrier a longevity not found in most popular carriers, which often can
only be used comfortably for the first few months of baby's life.
Many mei tais made in the West today are created by work-at-home-moms
(WAHMs) committed to the practice of
"babywearing".
These "modern" mei tais have usually been updated in a variety of ways to
suit the Western consumer. "

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara
Briggs
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:00
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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

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star
Gazer
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 6:27 AM
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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"
unknown

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