It’s International Babywearing Week—and coincidentally, I switched from carrying Peeper on my front to my back, too.
At 15 months, she’s not exactly newborn-weight anymore, and schlepping her around on my front was doing a serious number on my back. I’m still not super confident about getting her on my back, but I *hope* it’ll get easier with practice.
As you may be able to tell, she doesn’t like the backseat as much as riding shotgun, but she still points to things (ivy! gutters! cars!) from her place on my back.
Being able to wear Peeper has been key to my ability to care for her and Finn. Our walks rarely stick to the sidewalks, so most times a stroller is out of the question. And having to carry her in my arms—along with a leash, poop bag and umbrella—would be an exercise in insanity. I’m so grateful for my carrier (a lillebaby, which I’ve been very happy with).
Besides walks around the neighborhood, I have also worn Peeper at the store, when hiking Portland’s incredible trails and when interviewing sources for stories I write. Babywearing allows me to be flexible—and to use my hands when I need them and need to keep my little close.
How do you get your little from A to B? Any advice for me as a newbie back carrier?
I also wear as often as I remember my carrier! Anthony carried D on his back a few times, but I stuck to the front, so I have no pointers there …
Babywearing week, how cool! It sounds like the perfect solution for being able to get things done and keep baby closeby. Megan from The Boho Mama makes baby slings and has three little ones at home so I bet it is a big help! http://www.thebohomama.com/