I said... "working on post for beginners on #babywearing... what tips would you give someone just starting out?"
 | emilye: If you can't figure a carrier out, don't just give up & throw in the towel. Seek help from a babywearing group! | |
 | tristina_wright: Walk and bounce immediately. Don't stand there admiring yourself in the mirror. Baby will get fussy. | |
 | tea4tamara: Sometimes babies fuss at first. Practice when they aren't hungry or tired. Once baby is in the carrier, get moving! :) | |
 | Kt_Ri: experiment without a baby first, use a mirror & relax so the baby can too :) | |
 | JoyfulAbode: if possible find a #babywearing "mentor" locally. If not, YouTube vids are your friend. Also if they don't like one style it doesn't mean they don't like #babywearing. They should try other styles of carriers before giving up on it. |
 posielove: Don't give up just bc baby fusses in beginning. It's new and takes practice! | ||
 SoleilSelene: don't get a Bjorn! =) | ||
 AVPH: don't give up. If one carrier doesn't work then try try again! | ||
 hollinsgirl7: Watch YouTube videos or hook up with a group. Seeing it done makes it easier to do and then practice, practice, practice. | ||
 MamanADroit: glossary! I didn't really know anyone who use baby carriers & didn't know lingo at all-like what's an SSC? or front vs back vs hip carries, or mei teis vs woven wraps. It can be confusing for newbies! | ||
 momnonymous: Your baby may fuss the first time or two, but patting his butt through the carrier will help him relax! | ||
 kykaree: seek help, find slingmeets or a babywearing mum, don't just buy something on the internet and struggle alone | ||
 sheaisawesome: ignore all the haters and weird looks. It's what's best for your baby and that's all that matters | ||
 smola04: practice carries on your bed so if baby falls, it's not a crisis. :) | ||
 jenboss: That it takes practice. Follow your instincts. Also, it is so helpful for those fussy times when nothing else works. Also. It pays off for when they are mobile. Keeps them safe and near. | ||
 lakeline: Try lots of different things, I hated pouches/slings but loved wraps. | ||
 TheSaisquoi: Be Brave! Don't think it isn't working if the baby cries immediately- #babywearing takes practice for both Mamas & Babes! | ||
 soozenw: Take it slow, try different carriers, and have a spotter in the beginning! | ||
 SummerLoveMommy: not to give up, it takes a little practice for both you and baby! And it's okay to re-wrap a few times until your comfy AzureSkyyes: get someone with experience to help you. Start young. Start with small amounts of time. Start with a content baby! | ||
 Momtoperfection: Don't give up if they don't like it. And try as many types of carriers as you can!What tips would you add for beginning babywearers? Or what problems did you have starting out? |
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I practiced with a teddy bear when I was pregnant, just so I could learn how to tie my wrap. Obviously using a real baby is a little harder but it helped me learn how tight to tie my wrap.
also youtube was my best friend. I didn't have any other moms around that could teach me.
Practicing with a teddy bear is a great idea! I've practiced newborn back carries with a baby doll, hoping to get that skill set figured out for this next baby! :) And YouTube is amazing, particularly if you find a good channel... I like the SakuraBloom folks for ring sling videos, but I know there are lots of good ones! :)
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