It's
totally possible to run your weekly errands without baby wearing, but why make
your life harder than it has to be? As a postpartum doula, my job is to help
recently new moms figure out their new "normal". My two favorite tips
are postpartum binding and baby wearing!
Lets
focus on how to have the best possible errand trip. PLANNING is key! Don't
ever, ever leave the house without a carrier of some sort! Time your errands
well, but if you need to be out during nap time, a carrier is so much more
important! Wear a top that allows you to nurse in your carrier. If you don't
know how to nurse in your carrier you can ask for tips at a Babywearing Around
Tulsa meeting, or on the chatter group! It really is a great help to learn this
skill!
My favorite carriers for running errands are fast to
get baby in and out of. Ring slings top my list. The one-shoulder carry can
wear on me after about forty-five minutes, but each errand doesn't take that
long and the quick up and down is awesome for being in and out of the car while
running errands. Soft structured carriers like Tula and Ergo are slightly more
comfy and take just a minute longer to put baby up. Our Ergo is my husband's go
to carrier. I often let him wear if we run errands together so he can get in
extra bonding time and doesn't sneak extra bacon and cookies into my shopping
cart. Wraps are my least favorite for short trips in and out, but are the most
versatile carrier. If you are only getting one carrier, or are starting with
just one, I recommend a short woven wrap. There are several wrap carries that
can be pre-tied, front cross carry with a ring is my favorite since it is
poppable and quickly adjusted. A no sew ring sling is a great wrap option as
well!
Jade lives in east Tulsa with her husband,
two boys, and dog Crash. She is passionate about supporting
parents. Jade is a Post Partum Doula with Better Birth Now.
