Babywearing at the zoo

Mary was not terribly interested in many of the outdoor animals today, but she does enjoy the view and the ride in the sling. Pretty sure she is more interested in all the kids running around than any of the animals.



But she did like these cute little critters ... prairie dogs
She kept signing "DOG"



Thankfully she slept right through the big kids eating lunch



Allowing me to be much more hands free



And then I just had to make my 5 pose all together for just one shot:


Fun Times!

Babywearing up north!

Steph over at Adventures in Babywearing is hosting How You Wear about Babywearing today! Come share your favorite pics, slings, or stories with us, or just come on over to read about all our babywearing love!

So, how, where, and when do I wear my babies? Lets see ...


From tiny pink newborns




to a toddler at his brothers t-ball game





From oh so casual tie dying event




To all fancy and dressed up






From snowy MN




To the beaches of Argentina





From caring for a sick little one at home




To cheering on the MN Twins in the Metrodome



If you are interested in the names and types of carriers I have in these pictures or where I shop for babywearing item please visit this post from last year

International Babywearing Week

Uh-oh, someone went and asked me to post about my favorite carriers ... this could be a long post;-)

I've posted about this before but in honor of this being International Babywearing Week I wanted share my favorite baby carriers and reasons we wear our babies.

Also wantd to let know your should visit Adventures in Babywearing to get some more great info.

Oh how I love babywearing! My stash at this point is still a bit "boyish looking" since my last three babies have been boys, so I'm looking forward to investing in some pink stuff for our Little Miss Mary

Here are a few photos of some of my favorites:

Probably what I consider my "most comfy wrap type carrier" is
My Storchenwiege Woven Wrap (plus I really like the colors)






After Zeke was born I discovered Mei Tais for the first time, thanks to another LLL Leader ... I LOVE my mei tais now! Not sure how I lived without them.
My first mei tai was a Freehand Mei Tai:
This one turned out to be my dd's favorite one to use when she wears her brother



I have purchased and used a Sachi Mei Tai:
(yep we really were standing in our snow filled back yard)



But the Mei Tai I ended up using the MOST was my Maya Tie:



I do also own a Didymos Wrap, and though its not as comfy as my Storchenwiege Wrap, I like it bacause I got the one with the LLL logo on it. Had to have a friend of a friend pick this up in Germany for me:





And then there is my tried and true ring slings ... thats where it all started for me. I was first introduced to ring slings and babywearing at a LLL meeting when we lived in WA. I'll have to try dig up a photo of that one and scan it in (that was pre digital cameras, you know). Since then I have continued to get one brand new Over The Shoulder Baby Holder (otherwise known as OTSBH) sling for each new baby. I like the OTSBH in the newborn and tiny infant stage, then I tend to move on to Maya Wrap ring sling. Over the years I have learned to do about anything with babay or toddler in a sling, including tie dying!

Here are photos of my favorite Maya Wrap ring sling:





And when Mary was born I purchased a Hotsling in PINK!!!




And I should probably add:

A great place to read reviews on each kind of carrier is www.thebabywearer.com

My favorite place to order new slings and wraps
is Attached to Baby

My wraps are:
Storchenwiege
and Didymos

My Mei Tais are:
Freehand
A Maya Tai
and a Sachi

My Ring Slings are:
Maya Wrap Ring Sling
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder

And if you would like to hear from other babywearing mama's and see some of their favorites please visit: Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing

Uh-oh ... someone asked ...

Someone went and asked me to post about my favorite carriers ... this could be a long post;-)

Oh how I love babywearing! And I can't wait to start wearing our newest little one, once she is out.

My stash at this point is a bit "boyish looking" since my last three babies have been boys, so I'm looking forward to investing in some pink this time around ;-)

Here are a few photos of some of my favorites:

Probably what I consider my "most comfy wrap type carrier" is
My Storchenwiege Woven Wrap (plus I really like the colors)






After Zeke was born I discovered Mei Tais for the first time, thanks to another LLL Leader ... Love my mei tais now! Not sure how I lived without them.
My first mei tai was a Freehand Mei Tai:
This one turned out to be my dd's favorite one to use when she wears her brother



I have purchased and used a Sachi Mei Tai:
(yep we really were standing in our snow filled back yard)



But the Mei Tai I ended up using the MOST was my Maya Tie:



I do also own a Didymos Wrap, and though its not as comfy as my Storchenwiege Wrap, I like it bacause I got the one with the LLL logo on it. Had to have a friend of a friend pick this up in Germany for me:





And then there is my tried and true ring slings ... thats where it all started for me. I was first introduced to ring slings and babywearing at a LLL meeting when we lived in WA. I'll have to try dig up a photo of that one and scan it in (that was pre digital cameras, you know). Since then I have continued to get one brand new Over The Shoulder Baby Holder (otherwise known as OTSBH) sling for each new baby. I like the OTSBH in the newborn and tiny infant stage, then I tend to move on to Maya Wrap ring sling. Over the years I have learned to do about anything with babay or toddler in a sling, including tie dying!

Here are photos of my favorite Maya Wrap ring sling:




If you check back I'll post a few photos of some of our travels with our OTSBH slings ... but gotta scan those in :-)

Also soon to come, I'll add photos of new baby in her pretty pink floral OTSBH ring sling. But have to wait till she is actually born and I feel like having my photo taken :-)

And I should probably add:

A great place to read reviews on each kind of carrier is www.thebabywearer.com

My favorite place to order new slings and wraps
is Attached to Baby

My wraps are:
Storchenwiege
and Didymos

My Mei Tais are:
Freehand
A Maya Tai
and a Sachi

My Ring Slings are:
Maya Wrap Ring Sling
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder

And if you would like to hear from other babywearing mama's and see some of their favorites please visit: Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing

How to add a photo to my profile?

Well, technology has me stumped :) I've tried and tried to find a way to add this photo to my profile and it just won't work ... giving up for the night.