In the beginning, Bird lived in a Moby Wrap*. My mother-in-law bought us one for a baby shower and I used it every day. Whether I was out and about or around the house, she was wrapped and close. I even bought a water wrap for showering (which we now use when we're at the pool or the lake and she's in need of a snuggle).
When she got big enough we started using an Ergo. We originally bought this for my husband so he could wear her, but I liked how quick it was to put on and off. I still used my Moby a lot, too, but I was in transition.
Now I really love the mei tai**, or Asian-style, baby carrier. The Ergo is wonderful, but too big to keep in a purse or diaper bag. The mei tai is wonderful because it folds up incredibly small but is still comfortable for long-term wear (i.e. at the zoo or for an entire nap). I made my mei tai, with the harness going all the way through the body of the carrier for safety. (I was afraid, even with double-stitching, that a strap might pop off.) Every mei tai I make is different, my "pattern" is still evolving. I love trying a new one on and seeing how it's different (for better or for worse) from my previous versions. I'm also working on thread sketching because I have great ideas in my head for decorating the outer panel or pocket of my upcoming mei tais. * I am not compensated in any way for mentioning any of these products, these are just things I use and genuinely love.
**I would, however, be compensated if you bought this because I made it! Thanks for checking out our Etsy shop!
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