Month: October 2013

  • [the] Fam’s 5 Faves: Babywearing (in the heat!)

    [The] Fam’s 5 Faves: Babywearing (in the heat) by tararoehl on Polyvore A floppy hat is great for covering baby’s head, especially when they don’t want the hood up! I love my Arctic Chill Towel! I wear it between baby and me. The key to keeping baby cool is to NOT let them get damp!…

  • Babywearing: The “M”

    Continuing on last Thursday’s post about “Knee-to-Knee“, I wanted to discuss the important of baby’s leg and hip positioning when leg’s out in a carrier. Firstly, the carrier should ALWAYS go “knee-to-knee“. If it does not, it is not adequately supporting your little one’s hips. The ideal position is the “M” position. The blue arrows…

  • Why We Wear #2

    Because when you have a new baby, they aren’t the only one who’s tired. And it is much safer to have them wrapped to you when you both need a nap. Wrap that baby on, sit in your recliner/glider and rock yourselves to sleep mama. You deserve that nap! ❤ Tara

  • Tried & True: Soft Structured Carriers (SSC)

    We are big fans of Soft Structured Carriers in our house. It’s often our go-to carrier. Quick to buckle on, multiple position options, toss it in the wash when it gets grimy … everything a frazzled new mommy needs! I’ve seen a lot of people asking about the differences between a Tula and an Ergo.…

  • International Babywearing Week: My Stash

    For day 1 of International Babywearing Week (but day 7 of our babywearing series here!) I thought I’d offer a “peek” into my “stash”. It isn’t complete – a wrap will be added very soon! But for now, here is where it stands… Moby Wrap Seven Sling Ergo Performance Peanut Shell [vintage] Snugli Balboa Sling…

  • Sunday Funnies: All Are Not The Same

    Good morning! We are headed to church this morning, but I thought I’d post an addition to your typical Sunday morning comics, courtesy of paxbaby …   ❤ Tara

  • Saturday Summary

    So far so good – even though we are in the middle of our move to Denver, I have been able to keep up with the posting! Click on each picture to jump to the post! Tuesday was the latest installment of “Tried & True” where I discussed my very first babywearing experience – our…

  • [The] Fam’s 5 Faves: Babywearing

    1. Standard Tula in Grey Chevron 2. Ergo Performance 3. Maya Ring Sling 4. Balboa Sling 5. Boba Air ❤ Tara

  • Babywearing: Knee-to-knee

    When babywearing, position is REALLY important. Many Soft Structured Carriers (SSCs) come with “infant inserts” that you use until your new bundle of joy is “big enough”. But what exactly is “big enough”? For a legs out position, “big enough” is when the carrier goes “knee-to-knee”. Knee-to-knee is when their legs not only poke out…

  • Why We Wear #1

    *Why We Wear is a image-based series sharing the reasons why we babywear* Skin-To-Skin Time! Extensive research has shown that skin-to-skin time with your newborn is important for BOTH of you! So strip off your nursing top and wrap that baby against you mommy – it’s time for some bonding. ❤ Tara P.S. As you…