 IS MY CARRIER RIGHT FOR YOU? GO HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BABYWEARING:
http://www.thebabywearer.com/ - there are so many styles and options out there, and I know no two people are alike! What matters is that it is a carrier and it works for you. Carriers are like jeans... while Jordache may fit your butt like a glove, I might prefer Levi because it fits my waist and my underwear don't show! ...either way, they are both jeans and that's what matters. Right? :-)
GAMES AND FUN SITES:
KNEE BOUNCERS: http://www.kneebouncers.com - GREAT site for toddler games!!! Kids can play for hours. Very easy to use! Lots of fun!
MONKEY WITH A DART: http://www.addictinggames.com/bloons.html - I wouldn't advise giving your little monkey a dart, but this little monkey is a lot of fun! See how many balloons you can pop...
MOMMY AVATAR: http://www.mammasmilk.com/pages/dollmaker.html - want your own Avatar with a little monkey? Try this link! One of the few places with slings and carriers in the avatar options.
JUNGLE PINBALL: http://www.bored.com/game/play/150726/Jungle_Pinball.html - play some monkey pinball for a while! Nice distraction from the everyday...
LOVE TAKING PICS? - http://www.homephotography.net - for you camera enthusiasts! You love sending pics to us for our albums, now you can learn even more! Enter their photo contests and show off your own pics!
GIVES ME HOPE: http://www.givesmehope.com - For those days when you just need a little hope in human-kind.
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR CARRIER, and related products: SOCIALCIRCLE CARDS ORDER YOURSELF SOME "MOMMY" CALLING CARDS FROM AMANDA! - get your own personal style to match your carrier. Clip this Mommy-card holder on for a little decoration, and then when you are at the park and you meet another child's parent, give them your Mommy-card so they can email you for a playdate! So much easier than digging around for a pen and an old grocery receipt to write on! She can even customize them with a SILHOUETTE of your CHILD!
Travel Wipes - this site has a really nice assortment of travel wipes cases that are thin enough and flexible enough to fit into the main quilt-pocket of your carrier. This container and a few diapers will fit perfectly inside that pocket instead of having to carry the entire diaper bag around!
Wet-bag pattern for wipe container! If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you'll get some great ideas from this quick pattern... Rearview Mirror - for more interaction when your little monkey is on your back and not your front!
Drink Carrier and other caribiner clip accessories - easy way to clip your own drink to the carrier too!
Baby legs! - want that little extra 'something' to keep baby's legs warm, but don't want the hassle of taking pants all the way on and off? These are also great on days where the weather is 'iffy' and you're not sure if it's too warm for long pants or not. Just put the baby-legs on them and then if it gets too warm, you can pull the baby-legs off without taking your little monkey all the way out of the carrier! (These are also great for long trips when you want to keep their legs warm in the car, but want to be able to take them off if they get too hot, too. No need to take them out of the carseat!)
 PARTNERS AND FRIENDS: just some people I order supplies through or who I can vouch for!
Business Cards: SOCIALCIRCLE CARDS ORDER YOURSELF SOME "MOMMY" CALLING CARDS! - Amanda is the one who makes my own business cards that everyone loves so much. :-) (her etsy.com shop)
Slings: http://www.sunangelslings.etsy.com For those who are looking for something else... quality custom made ring-slings! Contact her for colors...
Nursing covers: http://www.sunangelslings.etsy.com She made the beautiful nursing sling I use on my nursing chair at expos. I get so many compliments on how pretty it is! Just tell her what colors you like!
Reusable Market/Grocery Bags! AquaCherry's Etsy Chop If you love reusable grocery bags, you'll ADORE these! Cute, durable, and the perfect design for the market! Material: www.bellajunction.com - the source of fabric for my "Nature Lover" carriers
Purses: www.aquacherry.com - Gorgeous handmade bags and purses. Casey has a real unique style!
Natural Supplies: www.nearseanaturals.com - the source of the natural rings and organic thread for my "Nature Lover" carriers
Bags and Jewelry: katrinabelle.etsy.com - Burpies, bibs, baby leggies, awesome bags and more! Terry does beautiful work...
Hairbows: TwistedRibbon - or http://twistedribbonbotique.etsy.com - Andrea makes gorgeous hairbows and tutu dresses for little girls! Check out the mermaid bow!
Labels: http://rememberwynn.etsy.com - she makes the gorgeous new faux-suede labels on my 2010 carriers!
and also http://MommieMadeIt.etsy.com - The maker of our original monkey bars and "sewn by" labels.
Juggling entertainment: www.peachock.com/ - If you are looking for a high class act, check out Mark and Marlo! Great entertainment... on tour now...
Books: http://www.amazon.com/shops/ceardai23 - support a friend! Looking for an interesting book? PARENTING AND BABY-WEARING SITES:
http://www.thebabywearer.com/ - great site if you are new to baby-wearing.
http://byebyewithbaby.com/ - Mom friendly places and events! New site with awesome information for your local area... IF YOU ARE GOING TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS, LOOK HERE FIRST!!!!
http://diyfather.com/ - really neat site for Dad's about parenting and projects... check it out!
http://www.babywearing.com/forum - a great place to learn more about baby wearing, ask questions, see other's questions, and watch neat videos about tying and wearing your baby!
http://www.babycenter.com/2_baby-wearing-how-carriers-help-you-and-your-baby_1486841.bc - great video on different styles of carriers and their uses
http://www.parentingweekly.com/ - good resources for people planning to have children, expecting children, or who already have children
http://www.gotcrazytwins.com/ - Great site for parents of TWINS!
http://icedmudd.blogspot.com/2010/08/have-you-heard-about-bestmilk.html - Great blog by a breastfeeding mom - go to this link for a free embroidery machine pattern for breastfeeding moms!
 RESEARCH AND ARTICLES:
A great deal of articles and websites that I've read emphasize the importance of carrying a child in a natural way that you would carry them 'without' the carrier. In other words, facing you with support under the buttocks and thighs in a "frog-like" fashion. Your carrier should hold your baby the same way your arms would. This is supposed to be best for their spine and hip development. Alongside that recommendation, is a lot of support for "baby-wearing". Numerous articles have emphasized that baby-wearing reduces colic, enhances a baby's learning about their environment, and increases their sense of security (which in turn helps prevent seperation anxiety). Below are some articles and websites that can give you more information and descriptions. More coming soon!
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