Im sure like most parents i have a couple of regrets when it comes to my kids , i look back at stuff i done at the time and just think why!!!! . One of those regrets its not wearing my girls.
With Rebecca i never tried, i had a baby bjorn and after one attempt hated it . Honestly though i had never really heard of baby wearing before she was born.
When pregnant with Eils i really wanted to give it a shot and researched all the different type of slings, finally deciding on a ring sling from here . It was a lovely sling and it is not the companies fault but she and i (why do i think of slings as feminine? ) just never got along. Eilidh never liked it and the few times i tried she fussed, i think she could sense how uncomfy i was in it.
Fast forward to pregnancy number 3 and this time i wanted to get it right, at a baby show i got to see some slings up close and personal and loved the look of a wrap. It looks simple to use and best of all comfy for all. I went for it and invested in a lovely Calin Blue sling . This i loved , from day one i felt happy in it – Ru also adored it and it was the start of a wonderful journey.
9 months on i now use a Mei Tai daily, the wrap on loan to a friend ( i found Ru was a little heavy for it and it would start to drop over time) . I love nothing more than slipping him on and holding him close. Its not really about convenience these days , its more about enjoying the snuggles of an active boy. Today we went to the breastfeeding group , It was a hot day and his arms were free of the sling and he snuggled right up to my chest – his head just under my chin. The whole way there i had my arm around his back and head resting on him , essentially enjoy a lovely intimate hug. I also could not stop kissing his adorable little head.
I was so happy walking with him , i could of been pushing a pram . My arms aching and the boy fussy and hot , instead i had my arms around the most amazing little guy . There is nothing more soothing than walking about holding him , and for that reason i think we will be baby wearing for along time to come.
I know i do complain alot but i really do love my life, its full of awesome little people who bring me so much joy . I tear up a few times every day watching them grow and change .
My boy is growing so fast, his first tooth broke through today and he took 2 little solo steps this evening . The girls just amaze me , so big and beautiful . I stop sometimes and wonder what i done to deserve them?
I wish I’d been able to get a sling for Max particularly, but we just didn’t have any money for it. If I ever had another one I’d make sure to buy one, but at the moment I really don’t think that’s on the cards at all!
So lovely to hear how happy you are with your kiddies.
I think we all have regrets. I have my own wants and should haves and should not haves and in the end they just need our lovce to at least that is what I tell myself. You are a great mum because you ask these questions and because you think about your kids so much!
I really wish I’d invested in a sling but just never did for one reason or another. If there is a number 3 I will definitely try it x
How spooky I have been meaning to email you and ask your views on slings!!! I have a mothercare own baby carrier (like a baby bjorn) but it cuts into my neck and so I hate it. I only really want one for to and from the car at school pick up but maybe also to stick in the pram for if Caitlin gets too tired and needs the pram if I brave walking the 1.5 miles to school with her!! I’ve found a baby show next week by me so will take your advice and go try some out there!! So fab post thanks!!!
I had the bjorn which worked brilliantly for us, but I did always look wishfully at the ergo carriers which somehow looked softer and more flexible. Either way baby wearing is wonderful if it works for you and it is lovely to hear you got your turn. our little one was so much more up where the action was in the carrier, in a pushchair they are so low down stuck with people’s feet rather than their faces…
I wish that I would have used a sling / wrap right away with Kaitlynn. We had a Baby Bjorn, but I didn’t really like it and only used it a few times. It just didn’t work too well with nursing. Then I bought a ring sling and loved it, but didn’t use it until she was 5 months old or so.