Babywearing

We are a babywearing family. I have worn all 3 of our kids at one time or another. Colby and I both wore Adia in a Snugli when she was a baby. People thought it was hilarious to see daddy and baby, both in their "shades," just hanging out (she HAD to be forward facing to see what was going on!) I wore Ming Hong in China, even though he was 28 lbs. and the Chinese people were appalled because "He is a BIG boy- he can walk by himself!" For Ming Hong I used a Mei Hip carrier, which was perfect for his weight and my back! I just couldn't STAND the idea of letting him ride around in a stroller when we could bond while I was wearing him. Even after we got back to the States, I wore him for a few months. We'd go into a new place together, and when he began to feel comfortable he'd let me know he was ready to get down. I've never regretted that time we had together. Elie Kate enjoys her EllaRoo wrap. She loves to be all snuggly and close, and I love the versatility of the different positions in which I can wear her. AND, I love that all of our kids have been exposed to babywearing. I've begun to notice a trend in play around our house. Now, my kids are wearing their own "babies." I pray as they see our example, that they will desire to have that for their own children one day...