Category Archives: Wearing Toddler

Noah’s Story: Babywearing from the Heart

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Steph

Continuing with our theme of newborn babywearing, one of our most-loved BCD members, Esther, shares her son Noah’s story. Despite planning on wearing Noah right from the start, it was a long time before they had the chance. In late … Continue reading →

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How to Breastfeed Hands Free

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Steph

Welcome to the Carnival of Breastfeeding! Our theme this month is “how to…” and we all know there’s a lot of know-how that goes into breastfeeding! If you’re new here, take a look around. If you’re a regular, you may … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Love: Wearing Other People’s Children

Posted on April 17, 2009 by sarahr

I love to wear other people’s children. I love the feel of an almost weightless newborn snuggling against my chest, when I’d forgotten how tiny they are, and the excitement of a two-year-old getting a ‘ride’ for the first time. … Continue reading →

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Toddler tantrums and the strap carry

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Steph

It happens to all of them, sooner or later. The reasons are many and varied: a crowded supermarket, a big family function full of adoring relatives, one too many cupcakes. Whatever the cause, when your toddler melts down in public … Continue reading →

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Enticing Mr/Ms Independent on to your back

Posted on February 20, 2009 by sarahr

Many toddlers go through an independent phase when they don’t want to be worn at all, or only in certain carriers/carries. Emmy became very resistant to back carries at about 20 months and would scream and struggle if I tried … Continue reading →

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Why I still wear my three-year-old

Posted on February 19, 2009 by sarahr

“You’re too big to be carried,” said the woman in the office, as Emmy climbed onto my back, ready for the walk home through the chaotic Indian traffic on market day. “You should be using those legs of yours!” “But … Continue reading →

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