IS BABY TOTALLY WEARING YOU OUT?
GET A BABY CARRIER AND WEAR HER AWHILE!

The answer to your prayers may be one of the wonderful baby carriers available to us, the long suffering and loving beasts of burden. There's no better way to be active and keep an eye on your newborn infant than with this handy marvel of manufactured baby gear. Now to choose the right one! Are you a shopper that studies the trends and looks for what's fashionable? One moment the Baby Bjorn product is popular and in the next the hot item may be some obscure brand of baby carrier that nobody's ever heard of! If you're a swimmer, you need baby carriers that can be used in the pool!

The Ergo carrier is an excellent choice and it will carry you from newborn (but you have to buy the Ergo Baby Insert for use with an infant) to the age of five! Ouch my aching back! Time for daddy to give baby wearing a shot!

The manufacturer says the Ergo is better than a baby sling because it distributes the baby's weight more evenly. This may be more true as your baby gets a little older and gains some weight. There are loads of good ready made products to try. The Ergo carrier is a good example. The Ergo carrier is Mom-approved and selected as an original favorite of Parenting Magazine. For a mass produced carrier Ergo is tops. Try one of their many styles. They offer:

• The Ergo Carrier
• The Ergo Tote
• The Ergo Backpack Baby Carrier
• The Ergo Pouch
• The Ergo Denim Organic
• The Ergo Papoose Reversible Coat
• The Ergo Baby Insert
• The Ergo Diaper Bag
• and new on the scene Ergo Bibs

The Ergo Backpack baby carrier may be just manly enough to give babywearing a try! Backpack baby carriers seem to be the ultimate choice for most men.

My advice is to try all of the baby slings, wraps, and baby backpack baby carriers that you can. The Ergo would be one of my mass produced choices as they offer so many practical accessories for sale and have so many positive testimonials!

Custom items are the frosting on the cake! If you are crafty and sew, you can make your own! Don't limit yourself to store purchase or online shopping! Be creative and have fun. Pick out some cute cotton baby fabrics and ask a friend who sews well to help you make your home made sling or wrap carrier.

Celebrity babywearing moms and dads are seen regularly these days! Baby carriers are a hip baby accessory!

There have been some pictures taken of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie with Zahara in Paris, France. In the snapshot, Brad is making the most of a baby sling carrier. Zahara is snug and warm in the sling, but I couldn't get a good look to see which brand it was! Brad seemed to be very comfortable with the sling concept! You know, these two seem to be doing their homework on parenting! Angelina Jolie gets my vote for Celeb Mom of the month!

Remember one of the baby gifts that you got at your wonderful, festive baby shower that looked kind of like a silk sheet pulled through a ring? You were really puzzled when you opened it? Maybe the thought that this was a rather unusual baby gift crossed your mind?

Ok, go dig that baby sling it out of the baby's dresser drawer or the re-gifting stash. Let's give it another going over. Take a moment to appreciate the friend that gave you such a unique baby gift!

It's really one of your least complicated baby accessories! Let's be the new generation that re-discovers babywearing.

Here's an example of a ring type baby sling carrier with all the workable parts labelled.

Read the instruction booklet and practice using your baby carrier or scarf sling a few times with a baby sized teddy bear. Stop, get a breath of fresh air then...wrap, unwrap and basically go through the process a few times. Swap sides if you need to. Practice taking the baby in and out of the baby carrier. It does take a little practice, but don't give up! You are going to adore your baby carrier once you get the hang of it. You will want to try more than one! There are many styles of carrier available. The only work involved is making the decision between them.

Here are a few of the more popular baby carriers:

• the (great for newborns and nursing moms)baby sling
• carriers for hiking (backpack or Ergo - good choice for dads)
• backpack baby carriers (another good one for daddy)
• hip carriers (good for older kids and your aching back)
• maya wrap carriers (a standard favorite)
• mei tai carriers (stylish & gorgeous)
• the NEW Native Carrier (an improvement over the old?)
• the over the shoulder baby carrier (highly rated favorite)
• the moby wrap (a widely held favorite)
• the maya wrap (another favorite among veterans)

This may seem like sling information overload but with time you will acquaint yourself with the characteristics of each.

This will be a wonderful parenting experience. Enjoy a once in a lifetime sharing and learning opportunity for you and your infant.

We have always known that the more time a child spends being held by their parents the less they cry. The knowledge that you are there makes for a more secure environment. Surprisingly, this does not create a spoiled or dependant child!

While they are indeed very attached to you the security and trust that is gained enables them to become independent at an earlier age.

How much laundry can you sort with a fussy baby with colic crying in the next room? Pop Little Sweetheart in a sling carrier and chances are the crying will stop and you can get ALL your housework done! Still got a fussy baby? For other tips and suggestions on how to deal with colic refer to Babies Online's Colic Help Section Information.

Once you master just the right carrier, there is little you can't do with your baby right there with you! And he or she will be seeing and experiencing life from your perspective.

Think of how this will expand baby's world! I'm sure you did a jam up job on your nursery décor, but how much is there to be learned from looking up at the ceiling? The extra visuals gained from sling travel are great for brain development!

What if you just want to dash in the grocery? If baby's old enough to sit upright they can use a grocery cart liner while you shop, but a baby carrier is a nice option for hands-free shopping. No stroller to load and unload and baby can nap or discretely breastfeed through the entire process.

You will find yourself able to be so much more active while wearing that baby! The right carrier can make many activities more enjoyable!

Babywearing makes for easier: Travelling experiences with baby Camping and sharing nature with baby Hiking the trails with baby on board Be Bop Dancing with baby (threw that one in for fun) Shopping Hands Free with baby

Your hands will be free! Your baby will be happy and developing mentally at an increased rate!

Oh! Don't leave daddy out! Put a sling in a manly print on your list of Baby Gear for Dad! Is dad a hunter? Baby gear in camouflage print may be just the thing.

Any time Daddy's involved it's A WIN WIN situation!

If you own a sewing machine you may want to make your own baby carrier using this free baby sling pattern!

One of the most unique baby shower gifts you can give is one that you make and personalize yourself!

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Disclaimer: The contents of this article and website are for informational purposes only and should not replace medical advice from a doctor or professional. You should always make your own choices on the advice of your chosen professional in matters concerning your baby's safety.