Have a baby? Gotta Wear them

I consider myself lucky that I was introduced to the world of babywearing.  Prior to that, my husband and I used to bring one of those bulky strollers that was handed over to use by my sister-in-law.   It was so hard to difficult to take with us even for a short trip to the pediatrician so we bought an umbrella type stroller.  Sadly, these strollers sometimes end up as our shopping card because my son would rather be carried in my arms.  And who could forget my husband struggling to juggle the baby bag, the shopping bags and the big bulky strollers.

Baby wearing at the airport

I've seen moms wearing their babies using a baby carrier.  Bach then, we were not sure what to get or what will work for us.  I attributed the start of my babywearing journey to Dainty Mom.  If I hadn't won the Next 9 Jellybean Ring Sling, I'd still be clueless.  You can read about my experience with the Ring Sling here.

October is babywearing awareness month.  Discover the joys about babywearing, the different types of baby carriers and the right way to wear your baby.  The Filipino Association of Babywearers will have another Babywearing Meet this Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Renaissance 3000 in Ortigas.  The Meeting will start at 1:30 pm.  I don't think I'd be comfortable and confident wearing my baby if not for the Babywearing Meets that I have attended in the past.  (If I'm not mistaken, I attended 3 sessions).

Register now! All you need to do is visit Chronicles of a Nursing Mom Webpage here.


Be part of the babywearing community now.  Did I mention there will be raffles and baby carriers on Sale?

Adventures at the Babywearing Meet 4

I started wearing my son when he was around 9 months old.  I fell in love with babywearing since then.  I've had my trusty ring sling from the beginning and I thought maybe I'd buy another one.  My ring sling still works just fine except for the small tear on it's "tail."  My eyes were set on buying a Saya because of it's fabric and the fact that the support is on both shoulders however, I just couldn't seem to figure out how to use it without any help.  Perfect timing because Eliza (Painter's Wife) and Jenny organized the 4th Babywearing meet.

Unlike the 2nd meet held in Starbucks, the event was more organized this time.  There's an area for the babywearers and would be babywearers to listen and watch the vendors demonstrate how the products are worn and at the back of the venue is where you can find the exhibitors offering to give a one-on-one tutorial.  You can even purchase your baby carrier at the event.

Bianca Araneta showing how the Mei Tai works

Jenny wearing a ring sling, Buding wearing a Saya and Eliza wearing Basti in a Pouch

Daddy Jay of Ergo Baby Carrier

Buding introducing the Hybrid - a combination of the ring sling and the Saya

We had a great time even if I didn't win any of the items that were raffled off.  We went there to learn how to wear the Saya but ended up buying a pouch.  Why? Because wearing it is like a no-brainer. (he-he).

Until the next event!!! 

Babywearing Meet 4 Class Picture courtesy of Stanley Ong.  HANDS FREE!!!