A little about us...
My name is Lisa and these are my daughters Evelyn and Virginia (Ginny). We live, along with my husband, in Chicago. In anticipation of baby E's arrival I did what all moms do, I researched and registered for GEAR! I knew I wanted a carrier and settled on the Ergo and the Moby (see below for a description of all different kinds of baby carriers) mostly because they were readily available at major retail stores and because they were popular. When E was about 5 months old I discovered woven wraps and fell in love with their simplicity, utilitarianism, and beauty. Babywearing is both a passion and a necessity in our day-to-day life. I'm often stopped on the street or on a train or in a store and asked "how did you do that?" or "where did you get that?" or "don't look now, but there's a baby on your back!" I decided that pointing people towards this site might allow others to share in my passion and learn more about all the options that exist for carrying your children. Please remember that the information presented here is my own knowledge, research, and opinions. Please follow all instructions with every carrier and remember a good rule of thumb is "if you wouldn't HOLD your baby while doing ___________, don't WEAR your baby while doing ___________." Enjoy!
Types of Carriers
This is a basic overview of carrier styles. Click on each photo for more information and common brands. And check out this post for info on which carrier might be right for you!
Websites, Blogs, Retailers and More!
Here is a list of online communities and stores where you can learn more about babywearing, connect with other babywearing parents and caregivers, and purchase carriers. Please note that I do not endorse or receive compensation from any manufacturer or retailer. Please let me know if there is something you think I should add!
Online BWing Communities:
Babywearing 102 - closed Facebook group, must request to be added
Babywearing Love and Support - closed Facebook group, must request to be added
The Baby Wearer
Where we Wear
Babywearing International Chicagoland
Wrap and Carrier Online Retailers:
PAX Baby
Marsupial Mamas
Birdie's Room
Purple Elm Baby
Slingomama
Risaroo
Online BWing Communities:
Babywearing 102 - closed Facebook group, must request to be added
Babywearing Love and Support - closed Facebook group, must request to be added
The Baby Wearer
Where we Wear
Babywearing International Chicagoland
Wrap and Carrier Online Retailers:
PAX Baby
Marsupial Mamas
Birdie's Room
Purple Elm Baby
Slingomama
Risaroo