When my first daughter was born in 2003, baby wearing hadn't come into fashion quite yet. My mom gave me an older wrap-sling to carry her in, but I was too embarrassed to wear it, and so I was left without the great benefits of baby wearing. Thankfully, I was able to make use of more than one great sling while my younger daughter was small. In fact, every once in a while, Chloe (age 3) still wants to snuggle in it.
The benefits of baby wearing are intuitive; Moms-on-the-go get to be hands free (no more achy arms), and babies/toddlers get to be as close as humanly possible to mama. If you carry the babe with you, there's no more lugging a stroller around, although at times the stroller is easier - just depends on where you're going.
One of my best friends recently started a business making beautiful baby slings. I'm in awe of course, since I don't sew at all. Check it out at
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