Category Archives: Wraps

Babywearing while Injured: Backs

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Steph

Another in our series on wearing while injured, this time we look at bad backs. Previous posts on the topic include shoulder injuries. Does superman tossing make you double over in pain? Does a dull ache start up in your … Continue reading →

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Babywearing while Injured: Shoulders

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Steph

This is the first in a series of posts aimed at helping parents with special needs. Here, we look at babywearing with a shoulder injury. You’d like to wear your baby or older child, but red-hot pain is holding you … Continue reading →

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One Week as a Wrapper – Day 8

Posted on June 22, 2009 by sarahr

At last! I can start using other carriers! But we have to catch public transport into town and somehow I find myself reaching for the wrap…. after all, it does work best for the bus. I start to tie it … Continue reading →

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One Week as a Wrapper – Day 7

Posted on June 21, 2009 by sarahr

I can’t do it. Just when I thought I’d developed a kind of wrapping invincibility, I find myself totally stumped by a simple challenge – breastfeeding in a wrap. We’re out for a bushwalk and Meena is crouched over like … Continue reading →

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One Week as a Wrapper – Day 6

Posted on June 20, 2009 by sarahr

Something strange happens as I ruck Meena on my back this afternoon – I enjoy it. For the first time it feels instinctive and I get her in position without even thinking about what goes where. It’s not a technique … Continue reading →

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One Week as a Wrapper – Day 4

Posted on June 11, 2009 by sarahr

I’ve drifted into using a ruck for back carries – an ironic twist for a former ruck-impaired BWCC fan. But the more I practice the more I like it – quick, comfortable and easy now that I realise the baby … Continue reading →

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