The Moby Wrap and the baby carrier are two things every new parent should invest in, especially if they want to travel (I imagine it's important for me to note I'm not endorsing or promoting these two products, they're just some examples, I'm sure there's other (cheaper) options out there).
As soon as Norah was big enough (a month old or so) we started carrying her around in the Moby Wrap. In fact, we brought it with us on our tour of southern Ireland when she was about 10 weeks old and it made the trip a whole lot easier. Pros: the baby gets real secure and it's like cuddling. Cons: It gets hot and sweaty and tends to gradually loosen as the day goes on, meaning you have to stop and adjust.
How about now?
It was really windy where we were and Norah Grace was just the right size, so I wore her in the Moby Wrap under my wind proof jacket (not zipped all the way, of course--baby's gotta breathe).
Then she out grew the wrap and we picked up the carrier the last minute before leaving for a cruise. It was well worth the investment. A lot of the areas we went would have been too tough for a stroller and being able to put Norah on our back made it a lot easier to get around.
She can be worn on the front, too. Pros: With two people it's easy to put on and stays tight with prolonged use. There's also a flap that folds up to offer her head support so she can sleep. Cons: the sternum strap must be buckled whether when baby is on your front or back. When she's on your front, you have to somehow clip it between your shoulder blades. With this in mind, it can be tricky getting this one on right by yourself.
There are a few general things to keep in mind in when considering a carrier or wrap:
1. While it true that having your baby strapped to you makes going over rough terrain possible, you're kind of stuck if baby decides to throw a tantrum.
2. Baby can reach what you're eating (along with facial hair and glasses). Don't forget.
3. If you're travelling internationally, keep in mind gender roles where you're headed to. I generally don't believe in gender roles, but if you're headed somewhere where men are expected to epidomize masculinity and women are supposed to be gorgeous examples of femininity, us guys should think twice before wearing baby around in the wrap (unless you feel like being the butt of all the jokes and jeers from your fellow manly men).
So, the two aren't without their flaws, but I would recommend both the wrap and the carrier to anyone.
As soon as Norah was big enough (a month old or so) we started carrying her around in the Moby Wrap. In fact, we brought it with us on our tour of southern Ireland when she was about 10 weeks old and it made the trip a whole lot easier. Pros: the baby gets real secure and it's like cuddling. Cons: It gets hot and sweaty and tends to gradually loosen as the day goes on, meaning you have to stop and adjust.
Can you spot the baby?
How about now?
It was really windy where we were and Norah Grace was just the right size, so I wore her in the Moby Wrap under my wind proof jacket (not zipped all the way, of course--baby's gotta breathe).
She can be worn on the front, too. Pros: With two people it's easy to put on and stays tight with prolonged use. There's also a flap that folds up to offer her head support so she can sleep. Cons: the sternum strap must be buckled whether when baby is on your front or back. When she's on your front, you have to somehow clip it between your shoulder blades. With this in mind, it can be tricky getting this one on right by yourself.
There are a few general things to keep in mind in when considering a carrier or wrap:
1. While it true that having your baby strapped to you makes going over rough terrain possible, you're kind of stuck if baby decides to throw a tantrum.
2. Baby can reach what you're eating (along with facial hair and glasses). Don't forget.
3. If you're travelling internationally, keep in mind gender roles where you're headed to. I generally don't believe in gender roles, but if you're headed somewhere where men are expected to epidomize masculinity and women are supposed to be gorgeous examples of femininity, us guys should think twice before wearing baby around in the wrap (unless you feel like being the butt of all the jokes and jeers from your fellow manly men).
So, the two aren't without their flaws, but I would recommend both the wrap and the carrier to anyone.
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