Category Archives: Asian-style Carriers

Babywearing post C-Section

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Steph

Birth doesn’t always go to plan. Sometimes it does go to plan and that plan involves a caesar. This can present its own babywearing challenges and Rae, who’s been there twice, lets us in on her strategies for babywearing after … Continue reading →

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Onbus But Were Afraid To Ask

Posted on May 18, 2009 by sarahr

Well, maybe not everything…. But enough to convince you that you have to try one. Onbuhimos (onbus) are traditional Japanese baby carriers. They look a lot like Mei Tais but have rings at the bottom instead of straps. Why you … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding in a Mei Tai

Posted on May 3, 2009 by sarahr

As part of our “How to Breastfeed Handsfree series” which started here, Sarah takes us through breastfeeding handsfree in a mei tai. I find Mei Tais the easiest carrier to breastfeed in, as they require very little adjustment from a … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Love: Siblings

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Steph

Heather tells us about siblings and babywearing- a fun package for fun times! As Nadia and Noah demonstrated in an earlier blog post, sibling wearing is another way to use your carrier. Children love to imitate adults, and are naturally … Continue reading →

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Why a Mei Tai is a Great New Baby Gift

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Steph

Whenever my husband and I know someone with a new baby, we always tend to give the same present: a mei tai. We’re both very aware of the advantages of babywearing and want to share the love. It has been … Continue reading →

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Peace in a Pod – Fast, Easy Back Carries… Even for the Scared!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by sarahr

A pod (short for podaegi or podegi) is a traditional Korean baby carrier. It consists of a long strap with a wide ‘blanket’ attached, which covers the baby. Instructions for using a more traditional style pod can be found here … Continue reading →

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