Another reason to wear your baby

When my oldest son was a baby, I used to make slings.  I even thought I would start selling them, but then the CPSIA came along.  While its intentions were good, it made it nearly impossible for a small business, or work-at-home-moms (WAHM) to make and sell children's products.  So while I couldn't sell them, I still enjoyed making some for myself. 

I'm a huge fan of babywearing, and I buy baby carriers the way that some women buy shoes and handbags. OK, so I buy a lot of shoes and handbags too. (I told you I love accessories!)  The other day, I was wearing my little guy in a "Bali Baby Stretch" wrap, which is snug and warm and perfect for New England winters.  We were at "Ring a Ding Sing Thing" at our local library, which involves stories, music, motion, instruments, dancing, and general chaos with toddlers running all over the place while enjoying these things.  The wrap is the perfect solution for keeping my little guy cozy and happy while keeping both hands free so I can chase my toddler.

Another mom commented on my wrap and asked some questions about how to use it.  She asked how old my baby was (3.5 weeks), and then she paid me a lovely compliment by saying I looked fantastic and she couldn't believe that I just had a baby.  I thanked her, but explained that by wearing my baby in front, and covering the rest of my torso with a wrap, I was able to disguise my problem areas.  (And just so you know, I am trying to cut myself some slack, and I know I will bounce back to my pre-pregnancy weight with time, but I have a long way to go.  I've had a few people tell me that I don't look like I just had a baby.  I know I should just take that compliment at face value, but I can't help but wonder if all these people think that I just looked this big all the time?!?!)

May 2008

November 2009

March 2011

So, baby-wearing makes you look thinner -- just another reason to wear your baby!  ;)

P.S.  If you don't understand the term "babywearing," you can learn more here.