The Best Mother’s Day Gift of All Time: Time Itself
Oh, the poor new dad. Not only does he have a demanding new baby at home, he’s probably got a demanding new hormonal mom around the house to contend with too. Really want to make her day next Sunday? Forget flowers and perfume – just try taking that baby...
Baby Slings With a Backstory
I’m all for babywearing, and not just because it keeps my baby secure and happy. Frankly, I’m more selfish than that, and slinging my baby frees up my hands so that I can do other things.Oh okay, the sling hides my flabby postpartum stomach. But...
The Sweat-Free, Hands-Free Baby Wrap
I’m a devoted babywearer from way back, and for me, the appeal is convenience, not crunch. Being able to use both hands while still holding my infant securely? That’s pure genius no matter how much granola people think you eat. But the key word here is...
A Mei Tai to Dai For
As an experienced baby-wearer, I have gone through a number of carriers trying to find one that is "just right." I have given up the ease and convenience of Famous Mass-Produced Carrier in favor of my daughter’s obvious preference, the more...
What’s Better Than the Mercedes of Baby Carriers? The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 of Baby Carriers?
I fully admit that after writing up the PortaMEe hip carrier here last year, I wanted one. I sooooo wanted one. Not because it was expensive (seriously) but because it was awesome. Say what you will about whatever front carrier you’ve got being just fine...
Slinging in the New Year
After trying on a massive number of slings, they are not all created equal. Sometimes that’s a good thing – the sling I used for my summer daughter just didn’t cut it when my January baby boy came along two years later.If you’re looking for...
Editors’ Best of 2007: Blankets and Baby Accessories
Blankets Kristen: The blanket we have from Ellabalou is a favorite of both my children. In fact, I should probably grab a second one and make my life incredibly easier. Liz: Hooray for Martha of Blankets by Martha, who makes funky lovies with ribbon tags all over them...
Put Yo Baby on Yo Hip
I can’t tell you how much the pouch sling saved my life during the first five months of my son’s life– especially when I wanted to nurse in public. But carrying him in it now at ten months is a bit of a struggle. Plus, I always feel like he’s...
Yet Another Reason to Wear Your Baby
After wandering around a conference for two straight days with my son in a sling, I realized a couple of things: 1. He’s pretty darn heavy. 2. It didn’t matter what I wore because the only thing anyone could see all weekend was my sling. Knowing your...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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