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You Don’t Need a Baby to Babywear

Babywearing is more than a convenient way to hold your baby - it’s a caregiving skill. Here’s why choosing a carrier and learning to use it during pregnancy can make life with a newborn a whole lot easier.

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Before You Build Your Baby Registry, Read This

Building a baby registry can feel like shopping for a life you haven't lived yet. Instead of another list of “must-haves,” here's a simple framework for choosing what your baby (and your actual family) might really need.

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The Down-Low on "Down There": Babywearing & Your Pelvic Floor

Many common babywearing struggles (like back pain, pressure, and discomfort) aren’t just “carrier problems.” In this post, I break down how pelvic floor function, posture, and body mechanics can shape your babywearing experience, plus what to watch for and how to find support that actually helps.

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Babywearing Back Pain: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Back pain while babywearing is incredibly common—but it’s not something you just have to live with. Whether it’s a small tweak to your carrier fit or a deeper issue with how your body is managing the load, there are real, practical ways to feel better. In this post, we’ll walk through how to pinpoint the root cause and what to do next.

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How Does Babywearing Influence Baby’s Development?

Most of us who work with children are familiar with the push for tummy time and how important it is for baby to be able to reach those physical milestones—we all want our babies to reach their full potential! But despite the fact that baby isn’t on the floor, babywearing doesn’t hinder development; in fact, I feel confident in saying it enhances it.

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Move Better, Feel Better: A Babywearing Walk for Hip & Ribcage Mobility

Try this 20-minute guided babywearing walk, designed to help you move your body gently and effectively while wearing your baby. Whether you’re walking outdoors, pacing your living room, or just needing a moment to reconnect with your body, this episode is a go-to for postpartum mobility and wellness.

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Toddler Wearing Tips from a Military Mom Abroad

Toddler wearing isn’t the same as babywearing was - it requires negotiation and partnership, it demands mindfulness around your body and how you move, and the carriers I loved when they were babies aren't the ones I reach for now.

But it also brings a different kind of joy than those sleepy newborn snuggles did - one in which your child can participate in your world, and you get a front row seat to their curiosity, joy, and wonder.

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"When should I start?" Using your baby carrier postpartum

Preparing to wear your child often gets left out of infant care classes and postpartum planning, but it’s one of the most critical things you can do in your pregnancy to set yourself up for success during the early weeks with your baby. And feeling confident about what to do before you have a crying baby on your hands is a pretty important part of that.

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