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Babywearing

Learn How to Wear Your Baby


Mamatoto Project

Mamatoto is my favorite babywearing resource.  They have videos showing how to use every type of carrier, as well as instructions on how to make your own.


Wrap Your Baby

A great website to learn how to use a wrap, the most versatile baby carrier available (simply a piece of fabric).


The Babywearer

An incredible website, with forums, instructions, reviews, and more.




Free Patterns; Sew Your Own!


Karma Mama pouch instructions


Sleeping Baby pouch/tube instructions


A crochet sling pattern


More pouch sling instructions


Maya wrap ring sling instructions


Sleeping Baby ring sling instructions


Modern Traditional padded ring sling instructions


Sleeping Baby mei tei style carrier instructions


The advantages for both the baby and the parents are numerous, and include:


  1. Bulletconvenience


  1. Bulletpromotes physical development of babies


  1. Bulletbabies worn in slings are happier (cry less)


  1. Bulletgreat exercise for you!


  1. Bulletsense of security for babies and toddlers


  1. Bulletpromotes communication between caregiver and baby


  1. Bulletkeeps babies and toddlers safe in dangerous situations


  1. Bulletpromotes bonding


  1. Bulletmore economical than strollers


  1. Bulletit's fun!


(This list has been adapted from an article on the advantages of slings by Laura Simeon that you can find here .)

Babies have been carried in slings or babycarriers since humans have had woven fabric.  While the carriers have gotten fancier, the premise is still the same: babies want to be held and be an active participant in our world, not stuck on their backs, staring at the ceiling.