Babywearing became one of my goals when MBS came into the world. Why? Because it looked fun. And I could do other things with my hands free.
I found out that I had lots of baby carrying options; there were ring slings, pouches, wraps, etc. I had a hard time deciding which one I would go for.
Ring slings - I didn't want to get. No matter how many articles I've read about ring slings being safe and comfortable and really great to use, I just couldn't get myself to stop imagining MBS falling when one of the rings got loose. Still, I do think the "ring sling" carrier is good to use since I've seen people in the mall using it, but I guess it just isn't for me.
The pouch, on the other hand, gave me images of MBS turning sakang or bone legged. Most pictures of people using the pouch had the baby's legs separated by the carrier's hip bone. When a few elders saw these pictures, they advised me to go for the wrap instead.
I had two choices for the wrap - Baby K'tan or Boba. I was tempted to buy either one online but had to keep telling myself that it'd be better to try the wrap on personally first.
MH and I went to the Numa Baby Store to try out the wraps. I was leaning towards Baby K'tan when the saleslady told me I had to buy two wraps if MH and I wanted to carry the baby. Baby K'tan wraps had sizes and since MH and I were not the same height, we couldn't share one wrap. We didn't bring MBS along, so we couldn't try the wrap on us with MBS inside.
I ended up buying the Boba wrap. It's just one long stretchy fabric that you have to tie around your body to carry the baby. So, MH and I didn't have to worry about not being the same height anymore.
Tried the Boba wrap with MBS, and it's pretty good. :) I still need more practice with the tying though, but I'm getting the hang of it. The Boba wrap's fabric is soft as well so MBS doesn't get irritated being inside. I think MBS enjoys it when she's being carried. :)
Baby wearing. Check. :)
I found out that I had lots of baby carrying options; there were ring slings, pouches, wraps, etc. I had a hard time deciding which one I would go for.
Ring slings - I didn't want to get. No matter how many articles I've read about ring slings being safe and comfortable and really great to use, I just couldn't get myself to stop imagining MBS falling when one of the rings got loose. Still, I do think the "ring sling" carrier is good to use since I've seen people in the mall using it, but I guess it just isn't for me.
The pouch, on the other hand, gave me images of MBS turning sakang or bone legged. Most pictures of people using the pouch had the baby's legs separated by the carrier's hip bone. When a few elders saw these pictures, they advised me to go for the wrap instead.
I had two choices for the wrap - Baby K'tan or Boba. I was tempted to buy either one online but had to keep telling myself that it'd be better to try the wrap on personally first.
MH and I went to the Numa Baby Store to try out the wraps. I was leaning towards Baby K'tan when the saleslady told me I had to buy two wraps if MH and I wanted to carry the baby. Baby K'tan wraps had sizes and since MH and I were not the same height, we couldn't share one wrap. We didn't bring MBS along, so we couldn't try the wrap on us with MBS inside.
I ended up buying the Boba wrap. It's just one long stretchy fabric that you have to tie around your body to carry the baby. So, MH and I didn't have to worry about not being the same height anymore.
Tried the Boba wrap with MBS, and it's pretty good. :) I still need more practice with the tying though, but I'm getting the hang of it. The Boba wrap's fabric is soft as well so MBS doesn't get irritated being inside. I think MBS enjoys it when she's being carried. :)
Baby wearing. Check. :)
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| Baby wearing at its best :) |
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| Baby wearing = Bonding :) |
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| Boba wrap bought. |
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| Boba wrap pouch with manual on how to wrap |
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| One long stretchy fabric |
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