This activity is all about wearing the baby and freeing up your hands. The Handbook recommends using the Baby Bjorn because it's so easy to use.
I registered for a Maya Wrap and a Baby Bjorn and got both at my shower. I've tried out both and I love the way the Maya Wrap feels - it's so soft... but the Baby Bjorn is just SO easy to use. The wrap is a LONG length of fabric that takes a few minutes to put on. The Bjorn is just a few snaps and you're ready to go.
I've been using the carrier a lot. Little T has been suffering pretty badly with reflux symptoms and we have to keep him upright after every feeding. That means after a 20 minute feeding session, I have to hold him up for another 20 minutes. When you have things to do it can be really restricting and holding my little chubster can get exhausting. So the solution is to wear him! It's perfect.
I also find myself putting him in the carrier when he's fussy. He loves to be held, and I love to hold him, but he's heavy and it's restrictive to hold him all the time so the carrier is perfect.
And finally, I've been testing out using the carrier vs. a stroller when going on shopping trips like to Target. The carseat fits into the shopping carriages, but I'm a midget and can barely see over the carseeat to maneuver around the store!
The only downside to the Baby Bjorn is that it's thick and hot. I just saw that they sell a mesh version for warmer weather and I think I'm going to need to pick up one for the summer. I wore T in the Bjorn for a walk to the park on a nice sunny day and his face got pretty red and sweaty from being smushed against my chest. I'm not sure the mesh carrier can prevent that, but I would like to know that he's in a more breathable material once the weather really starts warming up...
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