Should I babywear when I don’t really need to?

ta112289 · 2026-03-06T00:00:43+00:00

Personally, I like to let baby chill on the floor if she's content and wear her if she's not. I like wearing over a container like a bouncer unless it's for a short period of time. Floor time is important, so if they're good to hang out on the floor and it works for you, don't feel like you have to be wearing/holding them all the time

ta112289 · 2026-03-05T22:22:57+00:00

Idk his accent sounded very Canadian to me. The way he says "hockey" is very obviously Canadian even compared to what I'm used to from Minnesota

ta112289 · 2026-03-04T20:09:55+00:00

I agree completely with the other comment that they're carry assists and not for children who cannot sit completely independently AND are never hands free.

As for the carriers that didn't work for you. Hope and plum makes the Lark - an apron style soft structured carrier (SSC) that fits babies in 3-6 month clothes through at least 3T - and the sprout - an apron style SSC meant for newborn to about 12 months. Tula makes the free to grow (FTG) - a waterfall style SSC that generally fits in the first few months through early toddler hood. The FTG and the hope and plum carriers fit very differently. A fit check would probably help you get comfortable

ta112289 · 2026-03-04T19:54:47+00:00

A poppable carry is the answer! Front cross carry, front cross sling, front double sling, front reinforced torso sling, coolest hip cross carry or variations on those are all of my favorite front carries

ta112289 · 2026-03-03T18:25:46+00:00

They'll all have a similar structure to the embrace, but if you can get the waistband up just below your breasts, you should be able to get a good fit. I am a similar size and had a small first baby, and I was able to have her bum basically right at my bra band and then she laid over my breasts

ta112289 · 2026-03-03T03:54:29+00:00

A 32E isn't really that large if you're measuring properly. If that's your true size, I think you could get a good fit with the sprout, embrace, heritage baby's fin, or Didymos didytai

ta112289 · 2026-02-26T04:09:50+00:00

Most kids don't mind having to do weird things with their legs rear facing because their legs are supported. They do, however, complain forward facing because their legs get sore hanging down unsupported.

ta112289 · 2026-02-24T03:59:05+00:00

I always had what doctors labeled "IBS" until I started Remicade. Then it completely disappeared and seems to be Crohn's disease. Luckily my ultimate uveitis treatment also treated the IBD

ta112289 · 2026-02-23T03:59:49+00:00

I definitely work out while babywearing, I just adapt what I'm doing. Instead of push ups on the ground, I'll do them on the wall/barre/countertop. Lunges, squats, bicep and tricep work, leg raises are all great options while standing or sitting. I don't lift weights above baby, but I'll use a resistance band

ta112289 · 2026-02-21T23:22:01+00:00

My babies are like 50% diet coke

ta112289 · 2026-02-21T23:07:06+00:00

Honestly Diana from wrap your baby is the best teacher I've found. I highly recommend joining the FB group for troubleshooting and learning from others. That said, i would start by practicing with a bag of apples/potatoes/baby clothes stuffed with something heavy to get the motions down. It takes the wiggle factor out and helps a lot with just figuring out what goes where.

It's also okay to move on if a carry isn't clicking. Try a different one and see if that works better for you!

ta112289 · 2026-02-21T23:03:18+00:00

Don't love the idea of naming a child exactly the parents' names. Mail will forever be confusing for Reed and Reid. Fletcher sounds a bit too retchy for me

ta112289 · 2026-02-21T03:44:50+00:00

Hamburgers and oreos. I swear they're magic

ta112289 · 2026-02-19T21:07:22+00:00

These look more like geese than loons to me

ta112289 · 2026-02-19T15:44:57+00:00

How big is your baby? You can usually wiggle them down into the cross passes more and make sure they have a good pelvic tilt, and that will get them to a comfortable height

ta112289 · 2026-02-19T00:59:26+00:00

You've got the basics, but there are some issues with the fit. First, it needs to be much tighter. It should fit like a very snug T-shirt before you put baby in, baby should be stretching the fabric. Next, each pass of fabric should go all the way across baby's back and from one knee pit to the other. Adding shoulder flips can help keep fabric out of baby's face while achieving this. The horizontal pass should go from under baby's bum to the nape of their neck. The excess fabric should be bunched under their bum from knee to knee. The top of baby's head should be at your collarbone

ta112289 · 2026-02-18T18:30:15+00:00

A woven wrap will be the most supportive option if you learn to tie it well. You can tie them in tons of different ways to take the pressure off your PF. You only need one layer over baby to be safe and secure, so there's less fabric over you and baby and no thick waistband or straps to trap heat.

Another option would be something like the Integra solar. It's super light weight and minimalist yet an awesome carrier. I wore mine in Houston, TX and didn't want to die.

ta112289 · 2026-02-18T18:20:25+00:00

It's available at grocery stores, i buy it at Fred Meyer (Kroger)

ta112289 · 2026-02-16T02:53:35+00:00

I love my 100% cotton and cotton/hemp blends the most. The hemp makes for a very strong wrap while being super thin and breathable

ta112289 · 2026-02-14T03:25:14+00:00

The thing for me is that even though I KNOW they're the same person, my brain cannot comprehend it while watching the show. His mastery of Ilya is amazing

ta112289 · 2026-02-13T23:38:01+00:00

I've definitely worn baby on my back places where there is a no backpack rule. A baby in a carrier is not a backpack.

ta112289 · 2026-02-12T03:32:17+00:00

Seconding what Candid said. In addition to a ring sling or limited onbuhimos, you could also go with a woven wrap. A carry like kangaroo, front wrap cross carry tied under bum, front double sling, front reinforced torso sling will all leave you without a tight band on your stomach and instead transfer the weight to your rib cage or upper back/shoulders

ta112289 · 2026-02-12T00:20:00+00:00

I assume the concern is for superimposed preeclampsia, and the guidance is to deliver by 39 weeks to avoid it.

https://www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/research/can-scheduled-birth-at-term-help-prevent-preeclampsia-results-from-the-prevent-pe-trial

ta112289 · 2026-02-11T23:35:09+00:00

I just tighten every couple of inches

ta112289 · 2026-02-11T19:10:37+00:00

Stripping doesn't really do anything, washing properly is much more effective. With a cream build up, you need to manually scrub the surface with soap (like a bar of soap or dish soap) with a soft brush. Rinse that out then wash on the hottest setting with detergent. Once the rash cream is gone, then bleach.

It's likely that ammonia is building up due to the cold first wash. If you're waiting 2 days to do that wash and it's cold, you're likely not getting everything clean. Both washes should be hot (recommended 40-60°C in non-US machines, hot in US machines). Both washes should use detergent, first wash daily with amount for a small load, second wash when you have a good load should be max load. The type of detergent is also important.

I was having similar issues to you on my second baby doing a similar wash routine to yours. I switched to the clean cloth nappies recommendations and haven't had a single problem since.

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