Posts made in August 11th, 2008

Carrier Lust

Posted by Michelle on Aug 11, 2008 in Babywearing | 0 comments

Before I began babywearing, I wondered why in the world anyone would need multiple carriers. I mean, wouldn’t it be good enough to just have ONE carrier that worked and be done with it?

Oh, my naivety. If there’s anything motherhood has taught me, it is to never say “never”, at least when it comes to baby gear.

The Little Empress is 4.5 months old and while I certainly don’t have the largest carrier collection out there, I do have a pretty respectable one. Even as I’ve often congratulated myself on never having bought/used a stroller, I also realize that the money I’ve spent in carriers has already equalled (if not surpassed) some of the frou-frou strollers I’ve scoffed at. Oops.

As of this writing, I currently have:

• Babyhawk meitai
• Catbird Baby Pikkolo SSC
• Vatanai wrap
• Moby wrap
• Maya wrap (ring sling)
• Custom dupioni silk ring sling (a gift from The Hubster’s babywearing Cousin L)

Most of my carriers, with the exception of the ring slings, get a lot of use. The Babyhawk was our go-to carrier for almost everything until I got the hang of wrapping. Now the Vatanai wrap gets the most use as I find it to be the most versatile — The Little Empress is carried in it for her naps. The Moby gets use when I think TLE needs a warmer wrap, usually when she’s excessively fussy. Our Pikkolo is our out-and-about carrier.

With so many carriers, you’d think that I’d be satisfied. But alas, I am not and I’m scheming new ways to afford more. I love our Vatanai wrap but would love to get other, similar weight woven wraps in different prints. I love our Babyhawk and think that it would be nice to have one for my car and one for the house so I don’t have to constantly check to see if I brought it along. I’d like a new Beco Butterfly because it has the ability to securely put the infant in the carrier before putting it on your back.

So many reasons, so many carriers, so little money. I may scheme to get a Beco Butterfly because I “need” it for back carries while she’s so tiny but I think I may just be trying to justify it.

To give the breast is to give life.

Posted by Michelle on Aug 11, 2008 in Breastfeeding, Media | 0 comments

Here’s a great video featuring breastfeeding mothers and their children. I love seeing videos that feature breastfeeding in such a positive, natural light. I’m not a lactivist but I do very strongly feel that mothers should feel free to nurse their children wherever, whenever they want to. Breastfeeding is such a beautiful part of my relationship with my daughter and I love to see that bond reflected in other women and their children.

Dar la teta es dar vida. To give the breast is to give life. This was a Puerto Rican public service announcement.

Originally linked from here