Wombfruit Baby Wrap
A super mommy friend gave me one of these Wombfruit Baby Wrap by Rachel. That is Rachel and one of her wraps in the photo. I was so surprised and so excited. Now, I just have to determine how to use it. I have tried but it does not feel very comfortable. Perhaps, it is Whitaker’s monitor or his small size that make it shaky. I am determined, though. I mean, a lot of people wear them so they must have mastered the technique. I can do it. Yes, I can. I do admit that he absolutely loves being in it. He falls asleep instantly. More, the doctors at Memorial recommended kangaroo care which includes baby wearing.
I will keep you posted in my puzzlement and mastery of this apparatus.
If you are interested in this accessory check out Rachel’s wraps on her blog. She’s a good doula, natural mother, and cloth diaper-er, too!
I saw Rachel at the farmer’s market today- her wraps are almost cute enough to make me consider having another baby!
Mollie
May 16, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Yeah–I saw her too! I’m so bummed that I missed out on all the wearing apparatus that you’re using. I hated the bjorn, and could never get a (loaner) sling to work for me, so I just carried Sophie. She liked that, but it didn’t allow me to do much else… Not that holding a baby isn’t fun & fulfilling all by itself! ;-)
Teresa
May 16, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Here’s a good link to some babywearing instructions:
http://www.ellaroo.com/wearing-instructions.html
In particular, this is the carry I used with my newborn:
http://www.ellaroo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59%3Aellaroo-wrap-newborn-wrap-cross-carry-instructions&catid=34%3Aproduct-support&Itemid=68
incidentally, if you open the straps as wide as they can go across your shoulders, rather than letting them bunch up, it relieves the strain on your neck and is more comfortable.
good luck!
Michelle
May 18, 2009 at 8:30 pm