Babywearing

Home Hardware is proud to offer 2 options in Babywearing--that is, wearing/carrying your baby in a sling or carrier. Babywearing has many benefits for new parents, including increased bonding and decreased crying. Check out this article from Dr. Sears, or this one from Parenting by Nature for more benefits.

First up is the babyTrekker. Made in Canada, this carrier is organic and machine washable. The babyTrekker means freedom and comfort for parent and baby. The waistband and shoulder straps distribute your infant's weight over your shoulders, back, waist and hips. The padded carrier sides prevent chafing to the baby's limbs. Your little one is free to move their arms and legs, unlike other carriers where the seat extends up to the baby's thighs or wraps that immobilize the baby against your chest or back.

Highlights of this carrier include:

- Baby can face inward
- Baby can face outward
- Backpack position
- Padding under every buckle for comfort
- Easy Nursing
- Head Support
- Wide Straps for comfort
- Extra Front Pocket
- Five wearing positions
- Made in Canada!


Option 2 is the Pippalily Sling.

Pippalily slings are machine washable, hand made and lined with 100% cotton for the baby's comfort. Sizing: Your Pippalily sling size will typically be the size of your fitted t-shirt. For more information on sizing, getting the right fit, and how to wear check this out. Baby can be worn in 4 different positions in the sling, which can be used by a child up to 30 pounds.