Close Enough to Kiss

Oh no! I think I'm becoming semi "crunchy!"

 I'm not a tree hugger, or vegetarian, I don't cloth diaper, and I definitely don't lean to the left (so I guess I'm not even close to being "Crunchy Granola"). But I do BABYWEAR! (Which I learned some what falls into that category of people). For me, babywearing just makes life a little easier. I can have Ella in the sling with me while I'm chasing Lincoln around or if Lincoln is tired of being in the stroller I can carry him around with me. I love it! It's so nice having them near me and always at eye level. I'm even trying to master wearing them both together! There are so many benefits of babywearing. My sister says I look like Sacajawea, which I'll take as a compliment.

Babywearing seems like it's becoming more of a fad lately. Every time I'm out I get so many stares and people saying "Awe, how cute..." It's actually pretty awkward, but maybe there will be more babywearers because of it... So if you want to start wearing your kid around to make things more convenient, or to bond, or because you simply want to look cool, here's what you need to make your very own Ring Sling:

• a shawl (or fabric that has some give to it but not stretchy) I got one at JcPenny on sale for $10!
•two 3" aluminum rings (slingrings.com $4/pair)
• your newborn, infant, or toddler (some even wear their DOGS!)
• and follow this video I found on YouTube

Now you're ready to start babywearing. There are so many instruction videos on YouTube on how to put your child in properly.
HAPPY BABYWEARING!

Here are some of my babywearing moments...

 

Even dogs like to wear their babies....

hee hee!