personal stories

A Cherished Moment

by Alisa Barnes Before this past weekend, babywearing had been just this thing that I did. Don’t get me wrong, I do love it and I wear my son a lot. I think we all have our own personal reasons why babywearing is so amazing. If you’re new just wait for all the awesome things babywearing […]

Why We LOVE Your Babywearing Selfies!

by Your Patuxent Babywearing Volunteers photos shared with permission by Patuxent Babywearing members Babywearing selfies are a fun way to celebrate babywearing. Many of us snap at least one almost every time baby goes up! Though it’s easy to feel a little babywearing-obsessed if you share a bunch of them on social media, I encourage you to […]

Babywearing, Breastfeeding, and Tongue Tie

By Rachel Boarman Babywearing has been a lifesaver with my third baby.  My daughter Ellie was born peacefully at home in June.  She was a healthy 8 pounds, 9 ounces and just beautiful.  We all adored her. Well, most of us.  😛 However, from the first time she nursed something felt different.  It took me […]

Babywearing Strikes

“Oh, my baby didn’t like being worn.” It’s something I’ve heard lots of moms say. And while there certainly are babies who don’t like it and won’t like it ever, there are some tips and tricks you can use if you want or need to wear your baby and baby (or toddler!) is not cooperating […]

Babywearing at the National Zoo

Our family LOVES the National Zoo.  We live really close to it and go all the time! Having visited a ton, here are all of my favorite tips for really enjoying a trip to the National Zoo.  Tips for Enjoying the Trip and Babywearing 1.  The zoo is the perfect place to wear your baby! […]

Babywearing through PPD and the Transition Back to Work

Like most working moms, I dreaded going back to work after having my daughter. I was able to stay home for 7 weeks before having to go back, and I had wonderful child care arranged. But still, I missed her. Having battled depression before, it came back for me when my daughter was about 6 […]

A Day in the Life of a Babywearing Mom of Three under Two

By:  Rhyannon Curry 6:00 AM – The sweet voices of the girls make their way through the monitor.  Since the sun is up, that means we’ve slept through the night.  I thank goodness for small miracles.   Here is Samantha sleeping in her Merlin Suit. 6:20 AM – Finally get up out of bed, brush […]