Informative Babywearing Websites

Babywearing is the practice of keeping your baby in a sling, pouch, wrap, mei tei or other type of carrier so that the baby has near constant physical contact with a parent. Babywearing is the norm for parents around the world, but it has only recently gained a strong foothold with parents in the U.S. and is now even starting to become trendy. Babywearing is a convenient way of transporting the baby and provides a safe way of bonding with your baby as you go through your day. Babywearing a toddler makes trips to the grocery store or mall easier as you never have to worry about your little one running off or carting around a stroller for when their legs get tired.

So how do you start wearing your baby and how do you decide what type of carrier is best for you? Here are some websites with detailed information on babywearing and reviews from real babywearing parents.

The Babywearer: The Babywearer is the ultimate website for babywearing. It has reviews of a wide variety of carriers and vendors, articles on the benefits of babywearing and how to choose the right carrier for you, and a forum to get more specific help.

Babywearing International: Babywearing International is an organization dedicated to education on babywearing and to increased acceptance of babywearing around the world. The website offers articles on the benefits of wearing your baby and a forum where you can ask questions of experienced moms.

AskDrSears: Dr. Bill Sears is one of the original advocates for babywearing in the U.S. The Dr. Sears website has many articles detailing the benefits of babywearing and gives tips on wearing your baby in special situations.

ZoloWear: Zolowear is a website that sells baby slings and pouches for babywearing, but it also offers helpful advice to people who are just learning about babywearing. The website has written instructions for babywearing using a ring sling or a pouch and has a detailed series of videos that show how to use ring slings and pouches in a variety of different manners.

Along for the Ride: Along for the Ride is another website that sells carriers. The website also has an informative chart that compares different types of carriers and an accompanying article that details each of the general categories of babywearing carriers and offers some pros and cons to each category. They have other articles that provide more information on the benefits of babywearing.

Mothering Dot Com Forums: You need to register to read here, but this active forum offers many experienced moms who can answer a wide variety of babywearing questions. The website's board with reviews of carriers discusses hundreds of different carriers made by both large companies and work-at-home moms.

Babywearing is a simple way of getting more in touch with your baby and with today's wide variety of types and styles of carriers from a camouflage ring sling to an elegant silk brocade mei tei you can find the carrier that fits perfectly in your life.