babywearing

My latest obsession, as Tom will attest to, is babywearing. I've been totally preoccupied with reading forums on wraps, mei tais, soft structured carriers, slings and the like on TheBabyWearer.com.

The trigger was Dylan seeming to have outgrown the goo-ga Peanut Shell and my continued desire to carry him around.

I have to say, I love the benefits of babywearing -- it fosters emotional, physical and intellectual development as well as strong bonds between parent and baby.

If we're to believe studies on babywearing, it also encourages greater independence in children -- and at an earlier stage.

I love knowing that Dylan is happier being carried and that I'm doing something beneficial for him. I also just love feeling his baby weight against me! There's no better feeling than that in the world...

For anyone who is interested in the benefits of babywearing and all of the carriers available out there, TheBabyWearer.com is definitely a good resource....