For a special needs child, babywearing (or big kid wearing) becomes so much more. It can offer an entirely new kind of comfort. Comfort that can meet their needs and even ours. Because when you're a special needs parent, there are extra things, extra stresses, you have to worry about with your children, that most parents don't have to think about! Babywearing can easily create a safe space for your child, that is incomparable to any other baby or toddler gear out there.
My daughter is on the Autism Spectrum, has Sensory Processing Disorder, and is immunocompromised. We learned from an early age, that having her up in a carrier was just going to be a necessary aspect of life (even when I didn't totally feel like wearing her). She has certain needs that had to be met, and this was the best way to do it. Babywearing has helped us for 4.5 years, to keep a safe space that she can always come back to, if she needs. Our Preschool Kinderpack has especially aided in this over the past year of her life, as it still holds her comfortably!
With all of her special needs, being in a carrier is much more than just being worn or allowing her to rest her legs. It's the place she can come back to when she needs to feel safe when we're in public! It's also the place that I know she is safe, when in public. Some of the benefits we experience are...
These are just some of the benefits of babywearing in our special needs world, and these are specific to the types of needs that my daughter has. However, there are so many benefits to find in babywearing your little one with special needs, that I absolutely encourage you to research more into it!
Honestly, when I began babywearing over 16 years ago, I never even considered that I would one day need it, for my special needs child. I really just started wearing, so that I could be hands-free while I was babysitting my youngest sister! But here I am, 16 years later, and ever grateful for the knowledge and experience I have with this. I've been able to utilize babywearing with 5 children in my family, all with different types of special needs. Babywearing has helped accommodate all of them, in one way or another, while also keeping my anxiety down. Which, to be honest, is such a crucial part of parenting.... figuring out how to do it with as little anxiety as possible.
Our Kinderpacks have been especially essential in the past couple of years, simply because my daughter is much larger than children her age and has been for a while. The toddler and preschool sizes have been a lifesaver! I can't imagine our special needs life without the use of wearing.
Lee is the Blogger and Social Influencer at A Geeky Ginger
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Full Panel comes with a hoodie hood in the same print as your carrier.
The exception to this would be our Wrap Conversions which almost always come with a Koolnit hood (the fabric is just too bulky for a hoodie).
Why the different shapes? To make a hoodie shaped hood we need a few extra layers of fabric. If we did this with Koolnit it would make the hood have less airflow defeating the purpose of the Koolnit
We hope this answers the question of why we use different style hoods. If you have any other questions, reach out to us at info@kindercarry.com
We feel it's important for you to know the people behind the scenes that keep our small business working. Today, we share Kristina's #MeAndMyKP story.
What’s your Kinderpack story? Use the #MeAndMyKP hashtag so we can read about it. and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. We would be so honored if you share your stories with us!
Before having my first baby I was a nanny! The family I worked for owned a baby carrier and it was so intriguing to me. The stroller was complicated to open and even harder to push so I decided to give the carrier a try! I loved the freedom it gave me to chase around the toddler while still holding the baby and she was able to enjoy the playtime from a new perspective. I knew at that moment (4 years before I would have my own baby) that I would wear my babies one day!
After attending the very first Mommycon, I become involved with the local babywearing community! It was my first group of mom friends and I enjoyed helping so became a volunteer. Being a volunteer meant it was important for me to research the currently available brands, one being Kinderpack. The very first one I tried was Unicorns with the yummy red canvas!
I love how most people who are Kinderpack users tell us that they have tried other brands, but once they tried Kinderpack they never went back! It's so exciting to be able to offer that type of comfort. Watching the babies grow is kinda neat too ;)
Yes! Constellations. My daughter's name is Lyra (after the constellation) so it's pretty special to me. It was also her first Kinderpack ride!
If you are having trouble with fit, reach out to us! We're here to help and happy to do it.
Kristina is a Los Angeles Postpartum Doula & CBWS trained babywearing educator. She believes that every growing family deserves a helping hand and tools to make the adjustment easier.
You can learn more about Kristina through her social media channels.
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It helped so much in those 1st few weeks with having such a fragile child home from the NICU with multiple needs. Wearing Jonah allowed me to keep him close and provide the comfort needed. As he got bigger we tried out a few other babywearing items. We’ve used woven wraps and stretchy wraps. Jonah didn’t seem to care for the stretchy wraps. We have used ring slings and soft structured carriers. Of all the items we have tried our heart settles with soft structured baby carriers the most.
Of all 5 children, Jonah has been worn the longest and he is more attached to me than any of my other children. I wholeheartedly believe that is due to babywearing from birth. We didn’t go into fostering to adopt children but that is where it lead, and I’m glad that Jonah and Kai get to be adopted by their [first] family.
I won’t go into detail about my son’s story because I believe it’s his story to share if and when he is ready. However, babywearing has played a huge part in our bonding and positive attachment. At 3 year 4 months old I still wear him.
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Here are a few resources Shakella has shared for those who are considering adoption
https://savingoursistersadoption.org/
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We love to hear real stories by real babywearing parents! If you have a story about how babywearing has helped your family through a difficult time, please email it to us at info@kinderpack.com or tag us on social media for a chance to be featured here on our blog.
We asked a few Dads in our Kinderpack Community what their initial thoughts were on babywearing and what it means to them now.
Knit Stitch Kinderpack - Daddy Thai
Did you want to wear your child from the beginning or did it take persuasion?
I wanted to wear from the beginning but was a little intimidated. Lots of help was given.
Why do you like to wear your child?
[The} Ease of carrying my child, freeing up hands, and it's a great way to bond.
Shady Savannah Kinderpack - Rick Louis
Did you want to wear your child from the beginning or did it take persuasion?
It took a little bit of persuasion from my wife at first as I didn’t really know much about it. She jumped right into and taught me about it 🙂
My wife helped me learn how to wear him!
Why do you like to wear your child?
Why do you like to wear your child?
I love it for many reasons. But here are my top 2. 1 it’s so much easier and it’s awesome to be able to use my hands! My arms don’t get tired at all (I like wearing him on my back). 2) I think it’s a great way for me to bond with my son! He’s 5.5 and I don’t know how much longer he’s gonna let me wear him. We do have #2 coming in April, so I’m super stoked to wear them from an earlier age until they decide it’s no longer cool!
Did you want to wear your child from the beginning or did it take persuasion?
I guess it took persuasion. There are not too many examples of men wearing babies out there. I'm proud now, though, to be able to wear my baby while getting things done around the house, or just to play video games 😆.
Why do you like to wear your child?
I love to wear the babies because frankly, it frees my hands up for everything else and sometimes it is 20 times easier to put the baby to sleep.
Today, we share Stephanie's #MeAndMyKP story. Stephanie is Kinderpack's customer service specialist. She is the first point of contact for many of you and your gateway into the Kinderpack world. Steph is an important part of our team and we are thankful to have her here.
What’s your Kinderpack story? Use the #MeAndMyKP hashtag so we can read about it. and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. We would be so honored if you share your stories with us!
My husband and I, after having our first son, were walking around Target and saw the baby carriers on display. We immediately understood the benefit of wearing your baby and being able to do other things, whatever helps us make life easier haha.
I have a friend that was pregnant about the same timing as me. One day, when our babies were a couple months old between 2015-2016, we were talking about our baby carriers and I told her how I would get tired out physically from the baby carrier that I had at the time. She recommended Kinderpack to me, her friend was an educator and told her about them as well. I tried it on and it was an instant comfort. I had sciatica and a lot of back problems after giving birth and the Kinderpack never exacerbated those problems compared to other carriers at the time.
Once I learned about Kinderpacks, I got my first in April of 2016. I've been a big fan of them ever since. I got really involved in the Chatter group back when it was just a fan group. I ended up collecting different prints, I cycle through them. I also love the history behind it being such a handmade-at-home product. It's fun to geek out. Mid-2018, Mel reached out to me and asked me if I'd like to work for Kindercarry as the Customer Service Rep. I said yes, I loved the opportunity of working for one of my favorite brands. I get to work from home and be with my son and enjoy his toddler-hood. I get to help people all the time with their Kinderpacks, whether it's finding the right size, fit, or a certain print. I really enjoy it.
I really love how nice people from the community are. Especially in our chatter group. I've actually made quite a few friends through that group. People I like to geek out with, people that I actually hang out with in real life, people that actually inspire me in many positive ways. So many people from different walks of life and we all love Kinderpacks and Babywearing/Toddlerwearing. Veterans, Teachers, parents to children with special needs, parents with lots of babies, a few that have suffered as I do with mental illness, it's beautiful to see how we've all linked up because of this one little thing we love to do.
Yes! It's Rockin Rockets. When I was pregnant, I fell in love with the idea of the Space theme for my son's bedroom, and all the things really lol. When I was in the market for a Kinderpack in 2016, there were already so many prints. My friend recommended picking a print I liked and waiting for it to come up on the market. I had picked Final Frontier, I thought it was the only "Space" option. Someone put up Rockin Rockets and I mistakenly bought it, not realizing it wasn't what I had originally picked, but I loved it more than Final Frontier so it was okay haha. I did have to sell it to size up, but I missed it a lot. Eventually, I tracked it down and got my original Rockin Rockets back, I cried. It was so nostalgic to have back the carrier that got me through the sleepless nights with "Mi Cielo" [my heaven]. I also ended up getting it in a Preschool when it came back in 2018..<3
Don't size up too quickly! I have people that email us considering jumping up a size because the size they want isn't available in the print they want so I usually have to kindly remind them that "hey I know you want that print but you might have to wait a WHILE before they fit properly, because you don't want to hyper-extend the legs".
I love the enthusiasm for the longevity of use, and I understand someone not wanting to *have* to size up and buy another one later on, but its really important to keep our babies safe and comfortable first.
It's been super fun answering these questions. I hope to meet some of you at Mommycons! Please don't be shy, just say hi<3
He was able to see, hear, touch, experience all that we were, and safely. Wearing him met his needs perfectly. However, as he soared "off the charts" in height and weight for his age, babywearing became increasingly impossible. The Preschool Kinderpack had yet to be born, and we regretfully had to give up babywearing entirely too early, with no affordable option for a child his size.
Several years later I befriended a family of avid hikers planning to adopt a child with special needs. I knew they would need a way to fully include her in their outdoor adventures. This sweet child, somewhat timid and fearful, came to live in her new home and find peace in the closeness and bonding that occurs being cozy in a pack next to a protective, loving adult. Her mom told me that she would ask for "up" each morning while they did farm chores and she was able to venture out to see her new world, safe and secure on her dad's back. If ONE simple Kinderpack could have this much positive impact on the life of a child, how much more good could I do sharing them further? It was a question that begged an active, involved response.
Since that time I've had another baby who rapidly grew "off the charts" like his brother, and we have been blessed to try out Kinderpack and happy to pass them onto new families in need. We've used them for everything from long day trips to the zoo, hikes in the mountains and along the beach, singing together with this sweet little voice in my ear, taking an older sibling to the dentist, scurrying through airport terminals when I must travel alone with two kids, and having him ride along for work projects when there's otherwise no good spot for a preschooler-year-old to hang out. As a homeschooling, active duty military family of 17 years, I'm frequently in a situation of balancing solo-parenting with striving to maintain "normal" life at home.
Childwearing calms tired little ones, and allows for bigger adventures and longer days with older kids. It keeps everyone safe, decreases anxieties when Dad is deployed once again, increases the reconnection when he is home, and makes the errands, appointments, and work requirements of life in general more kid-friendly on a day to day basis. I cannot count the ways that our lives are better now because of easy access to preschool carriers.
Our daily IBW discount code for our Preschool Collection!
20KPPRESCHOOL
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My son is 3 years old now and I still enjoy wearing him, and he enjoys it too. He can walk, run, jump, and be a lot more curious and brave about exploring than when he was 10 months old, but now and then we can still end up in an environment where it’s either necessary and/or fun to still babywear, er Toddlerwear.
We especially find it necessary when we know we’re going to walk in big crowds for a good while (i.e. Theme Parks, Festivals, sometimes Grocery Stores). I still also wear him if I’m just running in somewhere quickly and he’s still asleep from the car ride. It’s just easier than waking him up for the errand. This little guy still needs his nap and I still need at least an hour break from the constant conversation on the topic of trains from my dear son at least once every 24 hours!
I know a lot of people think wearing a big kid can be strenuous on the body. But it’s just like a pair of jeans. If you find the right one and wear it properly you’re not going to have issues. The more you work up to it, the more your "babywearing muscles" will grow to support your child's ever-increasing weight. My son has always been on the taller side, and at 38” we can use either a Toddler or Preschool. We use the Toddler Size Baby Carrier if he wants his arms out, Preschool if I know he’s relaxed enough to keep his arms in. It depends on the day and on him.
My husband still likes Toddlerwearing. It’s very casual for us. We’ll go out shopping and put him on one of our backs and he’ll get to see everything we see and feel included. That’s why it’s still nice and why it still means so much to us. We get to be close and share experiences without having to use our arms to carry him! And of course the snuggles, how could I resist them? Snuggles are the best.
~Steph
Here is our daily IBW discount code for our Toddler Collection!
20KPTODDLER
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Another feature of the Kinderpack Baby Carrier is the three-panel body design. The carriers are sewn to curve and mold to the baby's body. The contoured design hugs the baby tightly and leaving no gaping at the sides of the panel for the most secure and comfortable carry.
As with all of our models, the Infant Kinderpack comes with two options for strap size, Standard Straps & Plus Straps, to also give the wearer the most comfortable and customized fit.
To celebrate International Babywearing Week, this week, we will be offering a 20% discount on the featured size of the day. Today's featured size is Infant size. Please use code 20KPINFANT on the checkout screen to claim your discount!
To see what prints fit your style, check them out here!
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The closeness created by baby in a carrier is the primary reason why breastfeeding duration is increased. More frequent latching and feeding sends messages to make more milk, and the body responds accordingly. Breastfeeding on demand and when baby cues, rather than a set schedule, also lends itself to keeping a robust supply, and in turn that supports the length of the breastfeeding relationship. You are more likely to feed baby before they get over-hungry as well, creating an overall more peaceful routine for everyone.
After birth, baby is placed skin to skin, also known as Kangaroo Care. Evidence shows this is beneficial to both premature and full-term healthy babies, not just physically, but emotionally and socially. Oxytocin is released, creating those important feelings of bonding and a sense of calm, not just for baby, but for the birthing person as well. When it comes to breastfeeding, oxytocin plays an important role, as it’s what drives your let down reflex. Kangaroo Care is often seen as being just after birth, but it continues to have a benefit beyond that, and carrying is the natural next step. A carrier is one of the best ways to make touch and interaction, also important for baby’s brain, a regular part of your day to day routine. Your touch reminds baby you are there, creates trust, and that secure and healthy attachment will benefit them the rest of their lives. The desire to kiss your baby even serves a purpose, to sample the germs on your baby’s head, and create the perfect antibodies in your milk to fight those pathogens.
Keeping your baby close means smelling your baby, a large influence on our ability to bond. While even scientists don’t understand completely how complex this exchange is, we do know that smelling a baby, particularly a newborn, activates reward-related parts of the brain in women. Even if they’ve never given birth. Babies also know the smell of their mother and their milk specifically, another clue along with their small stomach size, that keeping them close and feeding frequently is what we are designed to do.
Laura is a multifaceted educator for parents from pregnancy & beyond. With ten years of experience teaching, Laura has become a trusted source of knowledge allowing her to speak or write confidently in a variety of babywearing & postpartum related subjects.
She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Dave & four children. She loves coffee & Disney days & is passionate about helping parents become more confident through her nonprofit, BabywearingLA
Laura Brown - Babywearing Consultant, Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator, Kangaroo Care Certified & Child Passenger Safety Technician
]]>"The theme for International Babywearing Week’s ninth annual celebration is Threaded Together. The inspiration for the theme comes from the many different threads that when combined through the weaving process form all of the carriers we use. All of these individual threads, once woven, create a material in the same way individuals and groups worldwide come together to create a global babywearing community."
"I babywear because without it I would've lost myself to my Post-Partum Depression and Anxiety. It allowed me to be free while still being there for my son. It allowed me to still be there for myself, my husband and my son. In my daily life it helps me go out without worrying about my son running around touching everything everywhere we go. I choose Kinderpacks because every other carrier I tried, exacerbated my chronic back pain from my epidural, and I'm convinced that with any other carrier my back pain would have never gone away. I also choose Kinderpacks because I love that they're made from a WAHP business. I can see the love and craft that goes into Kinderpacks. And for that reason I love babywearing and I love my Kinderpacks"
"My babywearing journey began with my first baby. After 2 months of sitting around doing nothing but breastfeeding, I decided that I needed to start getting a few things done around the house. I started with an ergo (i.e the gateway carrier). I was drawn to the Kinderpack initially because of the awesome prints, but once I got past the "what the heck do all these straps do." I was hooked! When I had my son, I had 2 babies under 2. He lived in a carrier! Fast forward a year and some months. We've learned he has a sensory processing disorder. He's often inconsolable and it can even get to the point where he is banging his head. Going "up" in the "pack pack" is one of the fastest and easiest ways to calm him down. It's essential for trips to the grocery and just when we're "having a sensory day." Now that he's a big boy I can't tell you how thankful I am to have a comfortable carrier(s), because let's face it, you can't have just one 😂, that is/are big enough for him. 💗"
"As the first commenter, babywearing saved me from PPD and PPA. We first learned of KP however, when my firstborn was 3. She has sensory issues and a friend told me about the preschool sized KP. It was amazing and helped us through many overload meltdowns! Then little sister came along and I tandem wore which helped my oldest adjust to a new baby in the house. Now we have our third. A little baby boy. KP saved us last weekend. I became painfully ill and landed in the ER. My husband got a quick how to lesson and is thankful for KP. Before we knew it, I was transferred to another hospital for immediate surgery. Our infant KP helped my husband keep baby calm and happy while juggling our two girls. After my surgery, my husband said he didn't know how he would have been able to handle things if it wasn't for the KP! We are KP'ers for life!"
"Before baby was born, everyone told me to buy a Tula. So I did. We were getting ready to go hiking in the Smokey Mountains, so I took my Tula to a local babywearing group, and asked for help fitting her into it. They told me I needed to use the insert, but didn't have one available to rent. So, I asked what I could use instead. They offered me a Kinderpack, and I was instantly hooked! We took it up hiking in the mountains, and have used it almost every day since! It is just so comfy and easy to use!
I babywear to get things done. It is so much easier, and soothing (for me and baby) than using the stroller, especially when grocery shopping! I also love to babywear because I love hiking. The Kinderpack is so comfy. My LO (little one) loves to look around and enjoy the sights, and then fall asleep when she is ready. She sleeps so much better in the Kinderpack than anywhere else!
I have been renting from our babywearing group for a month now, but I am ready to purchase my own. I'm just trying to decide if I can wait a little while longer on the super cute watercolor planets pattern that is coming soon, or if I will get the Constellations pattern that glows in the dark! This momma loves the space themes! Maybe I'll just have to get them both!
Thank you Kinderpack for allowing me such a sweet bonding opportunity with my daughter during these precious years of her life! I'm looking forward to many years on this babywearing journey!"
"I wear because I love keeping my babies close when they are little. As they have grown I wear to help with safety, naps, tired feet, and even tantrums (usually because of tiredness or hunger). It gives my children the ability to feel safe and aware of the world around them. I love using Kinderpack so I have hands free for the other children.
Mommin' like a boss."
"We choose to baby wear because we have stuff to do! We're always on the go. We brought our toddler KP with us to the UK and we were able to do everything we wanted! It was awesome not lugging a huge stroller around. My son always wanted to be held and wearing him allowed me to accomplish some of the things I wanted while still giving him what he needed. One thing I love about the kp is the waist clip. I find that the placement in the center is more flattering and I feel more comfortable wearing him on my back vs other carriers. Our daughter is 7 weeks old and loves her infant KP which is a good thing because we need to wear her to keep up with her brother. I've also found it incredibly easy to breastfeed in the KPs. Next summer both kids will be spending lots of time in their KP's as we tackle another big military move."
"Babywearing (toddler wearing in my case haha) is suuuper helpful in places where I have to contain Maddux! He runs away ALL THE TIME (see pic). The kinderpack is so comfy and are so cute!"
"I started babywearing with my first when he was close to 1. I had resisted it before, trying to avoid practicing attachment parenting. Finally I embraced my intuition and used facets of AP in my parenting. As someone with mild to moderate anxiety, especially post partum, babywearing has been a key tool in helping me function. Plus I love being able to nurse in the Kinderpack easily and without slowing everything down. We love adventures and the KP makes getting out with a little person doable. The KP is beautiful, so comfortable, and more durable than I would have guessed. It's my favorite carrier."
"My best friend turned me on to KP after I realized my baby still thought we were one person and refused to be put down EVER. Kinderpacks have change my life- I no longer stress about what to do with my girl when we are out shopping, walking the dogs or out and about while she needs a nap. I love having her close and knowing she is happy. I even wear her while I work and it would be impossible to get things done one-handed... plus nobody asks to hold your baby when they are tucked away in the KP!"
"Baby #1 I dabbled in babywearing. My baby was "so clingy and needy...." or so I thought. Turns out, babies just like to be held and nursed way more than I ever realized I didn't know much about baby wearing and it hurt my back so I eventually quit until my little could go on my back (around 11 months.) When my boy outgrew my Boba, I tried a Tula from a local babywearing library and didn't love it. It hurt my back too. When I shared this with the baby wearing group, several people mentioned I should try a Kinderpack. The lending library didn't have a toddler sized. So I bought one off the BST page and LOVED all the fun prints.
Fast forward to baby #2, and i knew babywearing was LIFE 😂 As soon as I found out I was pregnant I was scouring the BST pages for an infant Kinderpack. We baby wear everywhere. Even skipped an infant bucket car seat seat opting for a convertible car seat and babywearing instead."
"I have been babywearing for over 7 years now. I had my first 2 children in less than a year, and knew it would be a necessary tool for survival. I was an avid woven wrap user, before I found the ease and comfort of SSC's. I tried every brand out there, and finally came upon Kinderpack. All other carriers were "OK" until about 30 minutes and then my body started to protest. Shoulder pain, back pain, and usually my baby wasn't thrilled either. I have a back back from years of high level sports, and I thought 30 minutes was just all I would get. Then I tried Kinderpack and I got HOURS of pain free babywearing, and my baby was the happiest in that carrier as well! I was on cloud 9! At this point I also had a toddler, and with the larger sizes Kindercarry made, I took advantage of that and was able to wear both of them at the same time! My life was forever changed. Baby #4 is my last, and at a tall 3.5 years old, we are in the largest preschool size. But to this day, she will still ask for her "pinderpack" and it's still a NECESSARY tool for almost any major outing (theme park, zoo, even a hike lasting more than a mile!). The Kinderpack has taken us all places we surely would have never been able to go without it!"
The common thread in all of these stories is of course that all of these caregivers have chosen not just babywearing, but Kinderpacks to hold their children close. As always, here at Kindercarry, we are humbled and grateful for your support of our small business. We are still WAHP (Work at Home Parent) made and family-owned. We are truly in awe of the stories and how many lives have been made better by using our baby carrier. Feel free to share your Kinderpack story below in the comments, or on social media with #MyKinderpackAdventures - IBW is the PERFECT time to share how babywearing and your Kinderpack has affected your life as a caregiver!
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We have one other option for you as well! If you prefer to print your own cards with your custom link already on them, you are of course welcome to do that as well! Here are the full quality card templates, and we have included a few more front sides that apply to more situations! Feel free to use any and all!
1. Loosen the shoulder strap opposite the side you would like to nurse on.
2. When you loosen any straps, always keep a hand on the baby for support as the carrier is no longer properly fitted.
3. Loosen the waist belt just enough to move the carrier. Be sure to not loosen this too much and ALWAYS keep a hand on baby.
4. Shift the entire carrier, including the baby, to the side on which you chose to breastfeed Don't forget to switch sides each time!
5. Latch baby! You can pull your breast of the top of your shirt.If you use the "two shirt method", be sure to pull up your top shirt before any tightening to make it easier for you!
6. Check your latch. Breastfeeding in a carrier takes practice! If you have trouble getting baby to the right position you may need to adjust your shoulder straps further. You may need to hold your breast in place during your nursing session and that is OK!. Babywearing while feeding is not necessarily hands-free, but it can be similar to an extra hand!. **TIP** some wearers are able to use a rolled up wash cloth to prop up their breast and free up their hand. If at all you are having trouble getting into position, you may contact us for troubleshooting help! Info@Kindercarry.com
7. Once the baby is securely latched, happy, and nursing it is time to tighten up your carrier! First, tighten your waist belt nice and snug to your body to secure the seat. Keep one hand on baby to keep the latch.
8. Tighten your loosened shoulder strap to comfort. You won't want to tighten this all the way as it can cause the baby to lose their latch, however, you can snug this up just a bit to bring baby closer to your body again.
9. You're ready to go!!! Breastfeeding in your Kinderpack can be a helpful way for you meet your baby's needs while tending to your other responsibilities!
Do you have any other tips for breastfeeding in your Kinderpack?
On our last day on Fire Island we took a walk to the beach with Quinn and our four-year-old niece. “Quinn looks so cute in there!” She said. “My mom used to wear me everywhere.” She was right. Four years ago, when she was Quinn’s age and Sam and I were planning our wedding, our sister-in-law wore our niece onto the ferry for our yearly trip to the beach. Watching our family grow has brought us so much joy, and introducing our son to the places we love has been the blessing of a lifetime.
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The nights are warm, and a part deep inside of you yearns to sleep under the stars, and give your kids the experience you had as a child of doing just that. You think, Yes! Let's go camping! But unfortunately, the next immediate thought is: oh no, how do I do that with young children? This could be a nightmare and, just as soon as the thought came, you're trying to talk yourself out of it. DON'T! Camping with kids can be easy AND fun, for all involved! Our friend Skylar is a single mom who takes her 4 children ages 3-8 camping all the time. Here are some tips to give you an idea of how she does it AND loves it!
You may think you need fancy camping equipment and lots of it. This is not the case! When we "car camp" (camping where you pull up in your car, to your campsite), we pack light and bring the necessities and that's it!
Something about fire roasted hotdogs and marshmallows just fills the stomach and the soul. Sometimes we go easy and use dehydrated meals so all we have to do is boil water. Sometimes I get extra fancy and meal plan foil packet dinners. Usually its Hot dogs. And of course inevitably, the baby needs to have cuddles while I'm trying to make dinner. That is, a universal constant, indoors our outdoors.
My kids seem to be less picky while camping. Hot dogs, baked beans, and watermelon? Sounds good mom! And it is good, mmmm.
And who can forget the most important food of camping: SMORES! My kids favorite part. The older kids roast marshmallows with such concentration and determination, while the younger kids watch in awe and ask "Burn mine!"
One common concern I hear is "I wonder if my kids will be bored?" In this technological age, it can indeed be a concern! But children love experiencing new things. Checking out the creek for mountain bugs. Playing hide and seek where there's infinite hiding spaces. One of my favorite activities is a simple card game!
After everything winds down, I like to sit by the smoldering fire and reflect on the day. Camping is some of the best quality time I have with my kids. I cherish every trip we go on. I love that its a fairly cheap family activity, yet rich with substance. I see the happiness on my kids faces, and I know that any stress there is in making the trip successful, is well worth it.
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