Joanna is a pretty content baby for the most part. I am so glad for learning about baby wearing...
It was when Joanna was 2 weeks when hubby served as a groomsman for his friend's wedding. We didn't buy a stroller so off we went to go buy a baby carrier of some sort. We settled quickly on the
Cuddlywrap.
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| At a friend's wedding. Joanna at 2 weeks. |
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| Babywearing during dinner at home. |
I had watched a video before on how to use it so I was somewhat familiar. It worked great as Joanna just fell asleep in it like she was back in the womb. Every time I pulled her out I would say "Be born again!" With a stretchy wrap it was nice to pop her in and pop her out when we were out an about (which wasn't very often but it was very useful)!
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| At the library. Baby is quietly sleeping. |
A nice lady from hubby's work lent us her Heart2Heart Ring Sling as well. That was helpful to put to Joanna in and out of the car while holding other bags if I was out on my own. I could also nurse Joanna in it too.
Good times! She's getting heavy now so I'm using them more on an as needed basis. I don't use the stretchy wrap anymore. I'm learning to use my DIY osnaburg wrap but these were good memories of carrying Joanna when she was younger and smaller :)
She sleeps super well in them. I remember when she had an overtired spell one week, I just popped her in the wrap. She also can be very cranky during growth spurts so wearing her helped calm her down. She is nice and quiet at church or weddings or public events when she is in there. She sleeps a lot longer so I can focus on other things. It is also good for Joanna developmentally to be close to me in the meantime and less bulky than a stroller. Joanna can be included with the things I am doing, and the people I am interacting with.
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| We both get to eat dinner. |
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| At our 2nd wedding as new parents. |
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| Joanna slept through the whole wedding. Pooped after the prayer. |
I can understand why babywearers have a lot of gear- you try a bunch and see what works for you and some gear works better on certain occasions than others. I don't regret enjoying these cuddles as I know these times are fleeting. I am able to get more stuff done if I am not napping that is.In fact I am wearing her as I finish off this blog :)
Thank you Lord for this common grace, that we get to enjoy babies and for babywearing. You are the Giver of good things.
