Baby-Wearing Win!

So with Christian, I never used any wraps or carrier-mainly because I couldn't figure them out. But with two kiddos, baby-wearing is a must. I need to have free hands to chase the toddler, duh! ;) I've tried a handful of carriers and I thought I would post my 2 favs.

Gavin was excited to wake up from his nap & try out the new carrier! Okay...mom was excited & Gavin was just...well, look at him...ADORABLE!

So my new carrier came today...it's called a Tula carrier. I ordered this a couple weeks ago because I needed something more supportive than a wrap for my wiggly, growing guy.

I did some research, because I'm pretty picky about my carriers. My criteria is: COMFORTABLE & easy to use. My current one is super tricky, not comfortable and Gavin hates it. The only plus about my current one (I can't remember the name of it!) is he can be carried forward-facing. The Tula carrier is really light, so easy to use & come on, look at the cute pattern! They have a LOT of cute patterns. The baby can be worn on your front or back, but always has to be facing your body. My only complaint about this carrier is that the fabric covers half of his face. I rigged it so that he sits up taller, but he still just sits there and chews on the fabric, haha. But other than that-I love it! Which is good, because these puppies aren't cheap. But I needed something that I knew I would like, because I baby-wear a lot! 

Notice how the fabric is bunched up in this one...luckily I figured out how to sit him taller, but I still wish that it folded down or something. Maybe I need to send a suggestion card to the company! ;)

Baby approved!

So that's my current mode of baby transport. But before he got all big and squirmy on me, I wrapped him in a Solly baby wrap. I originally had a Moby wrap, but that was not for me. It was too hot & bulky, and I could never get a tight enough wrap. A blog I follow recommended the Solly wrap, so I ordered one and fell in love! 

The material was stretchy, lightweight material so Gavin and I never got too hot & sweaty. Plus I got a really tight, comfy wrap and he loved it. But once he turned about 5 months old, Mr. Wiggle-worm would squirm so much that he would cause the fabric to loosen, and then I'd have to re-wrap him...hence the need for a new carrier. ;) SO there ya have it...my 2 favorite carriers from a mom who has tried a bunch of them! 

Happy wearing mommas!