Baby Stories

I have three boys and have been wearing my babies for over 11 yrs.  Keeping my babies close to me for easy access to nurse and comfort was very important to me as a parent. I must say, I never felt like I had children who cried all the time or where just unhappy. I totally met their needs by wearing them. My 3rd son Sam was born with Down syndrome. I treat Sam no different than my other children with the exception I had to make a few modifications with my babywearing because of his low muscle tone. One of my favorite ways to carry Sam is on my back in my Ergo. I reviewed all of my carriers with Sam's Physical Therapist and the Ergo Baby Carrier gives Sam the most support through his bodice, allows hip flex and he can move his arms freely to use his "Sign Language" while on my back. It's funny, I can feel him signing sometimes on my neck. Sam is now 3 1/2 yrs old and weighs 29lbs and is 33" long. Although Sam can walk, he tires very easily, so an Ergo is always in my reach. This soft structure carrier is a win win for me, Sam and his therapy team. I can't imagine any other way of parenting.

Holly Pennell-Salegna,CLC,HBCE