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Some Thoughts on Strollers and Baby Carriers

Over the weekend, we had some very nice weather. Even though the dirt road that we live on is muddy and full of deep ruts, I really wanted to take the boys out for a walk. Dylan really wanted me to take the double stroller out so that he could ride with his baby brother for part of our walk. I thought that it might be fun to see whether our beat up double jogging stroller (which we got from the thrift store last year) was up to the challenge. We enjoyed a wonderful walk, and since the stroller is … Continue reading →

Baby Carriers 101

This new trend is hard to miss- babies worldwide are being “worn” by their parents like accessories! The baby sling is the new handbag! But baby-wearing isn’t about fashion; it’s about better bonding, happier babies, easier feedings and parenting convenience. It may be a new trend in the Western World, but baby-wearing is as old as mankind; it crosses all cultural and economic divides. Baby-wearing frees up parental hands to take care of other duties, even while breastfeeding. Babies tend to sleep easier and stay content longer while being carried and this benefits everyone! As baby-wearing has increased in popularity … Continue reading →