Here are a few of my favorite (baby) things: Baby Bjorn Active Carrier — Cuddling Without Hands
I love holding my little bean. BUT sometimes, enough is enough. I’m notone of the "Attachment Parenting" people, but I see nothing wrong with"wearing" your baby if it’s comfortable for you and your baby likes it.I decided I wanted to try out a carrier. I chose the Baby Bjorn ActiveCarrier ($120). It offers more support then previous models with a lower backsupport.
She LOVED the Bjorn, it allowed me to walk the dogs,vacuum, just about anything without her crying. Unfortunately for me,it still put a strain on my back, and wearing her in front of me wasn’talways the most optimal position! I tried the PreMaxx Baby Bag … sheHATED it … lying down wasn’t for her. I tried it when she was like3-4 months old though, so it’s possible had I done a laying down onefrom the start she would have been a bigger fan. So I continued to usethe Bjorn, in moderation!
The first time I put it on I wasdiscouraged at the effort it took and thought I wouldn’t be using itthat often. By the third time I had it down pat and now I can do itwith my eyes closed. My lesson is simple, give it several tries beforeyou give up. Practice really does make perfect!
One of my favorite features is how it unhooks at the bottom tomake it easy for diaper changes or to even lay down your sleeping baby.Try it on at the store, make sure you like it. Ask questions of people who have one and remember to keep practicing!
