Resources:

• The Happiest Baby on the Block
  • By: Harvey Karp
  • Not necessarily babywearing information, but a great tool in helping keep her infant calm
• www.wrapyourbaby.com 
  • A great resource of ways in which to wrap your baby with demos and pictures to help you do them safely.
  • She also has a store to purchase wraps.
• http://www.wearyourbaby.org/
  • Less intuitive website, but wonderfully helpful!
• Wrapping Rachel
  • Youtube search "Wrapping Rachel" & find amazing videos; she is a great teacher.
• www.youtube.com
  • You can find many videos of how to wrap your baby just by going to youtube and type in babywearing
• Queen City Baby Wearers-a place for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky mamas to talk ab...out babywearing
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/QueenCityBW/
• The Babywearing Swap-women from all over the world swap, sell and buy slightly used wraps, slings and Asian style carriers with each other.
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebabywearingswap/
• Babywearing Love and Support-a place to bring questions and support to other families.
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/377237985638946/
• Slingomama-A coop group that purchases slings and wraps in bulk to save.
  • http://www.slingomama.nl/en/
  • https://www.facebook.com/SlingoMamaNL

My Favorite Wraps:

• Girasol-This is a brand of Guatemalan woven wrap that can be purchased from different place, but here's the main site:
  • http://www.girasol.de/content.php?lang=english
• Mei Tei's-This is an Asian Style Carrier. There are many brands to choose from.  BUT BY FAR THE BEST ONE I HAVE FOUND IS TOPA-TOP!!  Tricky to order because she lives in Israel so communication takes a few days, but the absolute best product for the cheapest (in high quality price range; $150). https://www.etsy.com/shop/Topatopslings?ref=l2-shopheader-name
  • You can find much cheaper ones, but I wouldn't go much lower than a $70 mei tai or they get uncomfortable.
• Dolcino-This is another brand name of woven wrap:
  • http://www.dolcinowraps.com/
• Moby Wrap-This is a good one to start with for someone who is trying and learning about babywearing because it's comfortable and the price is right; but it will not last as long as a woven wrap because it is too stretchy with heavier babies.
  • www.mobywrap.com
• Ergo Buckle Carrier-As an athletic Trainer I like this brand of buckle carrier the best because it facilitates proper support of the hips and sacrum.
  • http://store.ergobaby.com/
    • Some other brands advertise being able to face the baby out, which is desirable for some, but there is some concern in this option:
      • It is a hard habit to break, then when the baby is larger it will no longer be comfortable for mom or baby and hard to get baby to want to face back in.
      • Also, it loads the spine more than if baby has "froggy" legs around your hips.

**Something to note about wraps and carriers

• Woven wraps are more expensive, but also much more versatile.
• Mei Tai's are, in my opinion, are the best option, they are more versatile than buckle carriers, but much easier to learn and quicker to use than woven wraps.
• Buckle carriers are quick, easy, often more appreciated by men, but take a lot of adjustments when switching between people.

My Favorite Way to Wrap:

• Back carry, in a Mei Tai Wrap conversion-quick, easy, comfortable.
  • http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/meitaiback.htm
• Double Hammock-This one is sturdy and comfortable!
  • http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/doublehammockcarry.html
• Strap Wrap-This one looks a little bizzare, but great for quick ups and downs and for a squirmy tot.
  • http://www.wearyourbaby.org/Default.aspx?tabid=186