Babywearing - San Antonio,TX

M.,

Babywearing is a major component of attachment parenting, and when I did a Google search, I found a group there in San Antonio: http://www.api-sa-nb.org/

I used a sling when both my girls were itty bitty, and when my oldest was 8 months, I discovered The ERGO. I my opinion, it ranks right up there with disposable diapers (no offense to the cloth fans out there). I don't leave the house without it, and in a pinch, I can still carry my 5 1/2-year-old in it. The old-school version I have allows for a back-carry (like a piggy-back ride), or baby can face you on the front. The new version also allows for a hip-carry.

The website I ordered mine from is www.myfavoritebabycarrier.com. They offer a 90-day money back guarantee, though I can't imagine anyone ever wanting to send it back. It ROCKS!!!!

Best wishes!
M.

I wore my daughter until she was 2. I never had any problems other than she got heavy! I think baby wearing is great! Dr. Sears recommends baby wearing. He actually devotes an entire chapter to it in The Baby Book.

I wore my daughter in a sling and loved it. My boy was bigger, so I got a wrap that's very similar to a Mei Tai and really loved that. Once you get the hang of tying it, it's very easy. And, if you're going to be flying at all, it's fantastic because it has no metal in it, so you can wear it through airport security.
I wore both my kids a lot! Around the house, shopping, going on walks. I loved it!

when i wear my 10 week old son in his sling ( s. american style) he can sleep for 4 hours in the afternoon. its great! if i put him down he sleeps maybe an hour!
i love it for heading into town or settling him when he ned to sleep!

I wore my son in a ring sling until he was around 15 or 16lbs. Then switched to a Mei Tei until he got older. He is now almost 2yrs and I'm pregnant again and plan on doing the same thing with the new baby. The sling was particularly helpful at restaurants. I would wear him in it and lightly sway forward and backward while I was eating, and he would always calm down completely or fall asleep.

I really love the baby ergo carrier. Kind of pricey, but worth it. So much more comfortable than any other carriers I tried. I actually wanted a sling, but they really hurt my back and each time I tried to get fitted my baby girl was miserable. Anywho...they can be found at Whole Earth.

Yes, ma'am! Using my mei tai is the only way i can grocery shop or do just about anything, since I have a 9 month old, a 2 year old, and a 4 year old! I always "wore" my daughter, too, in a ring sling, but a mei tai is better for my big boy. I LOVE it! Both of them have always fallen asleep while on me, so I know they'll get a nap while I shop. It's also perfect for the park and every where else we go. I wore my daughter until I was 5 months pregnant and just couldn't wear her in front anymore! When the baby was new, I used a Moby, which was alright - def. good for someone new to wrapping. But the mei tai is my very favorite and I wear both the 2 year old and 9 month old (though mostly the baby).

I only "wore" my first in a Snuggli, which I hated, so I carried him everywhere. I didn't know about anything else at the time. I'm so glad I researched it all while pregnant with my second. I still have that Snuggli, only used a couple of times. I've tried to sell it, as it's practically brand new, but no one wants it!

ETA: You added more to your request....

As far as babywearing groups, I'm not a member of one. I am a member of a mom's group that is pro- attachment parenting, and most of us babywear (many of us cloth diaper, extended breastfeed, co sleep, practice gentle discipline,....you get the picture!).

We baby wear as well. I tried a number of different slings and carriers, we ended up really liking the Lillebaby-- I needed something I could put on and take off easily without any help and this one is totally easy and you can wear it in four different ways (front inward, front forward, back, and hip).

I know there is some discussion about whether or not babies should be worn outward facing. I personally don't see a problem with it for short periods or in familiar surroundings and my daughter loves it.

Shopping is also so much easier now!

I strongly suggest the Ergo carrier. I have tried 5 different carriers with my 2 children, and it is BY FAR the best. It gives me so much more back support than the others, has an easily attachable cover for discreet nursing and a zipper pocket in front for my wallet. Awesome. I got mine at Austin Baby.

My little one didn't love any carrier until she was older (around 3 months). Once she could see out, it was the best thing ever. We walk every morning with her in it and use it for shopping/errands. It's nice to have her so close and be able to talk to her. We also go on longer stroller walks, but my favorite times are when she is next to me in her carrier.

I used a ring sling until my son was 2. Yep, 2! I loved it, he loved it. It was sooo helpful. I used it instead of carrying the carseat and it was also helpful when i was breastfeeding. If you have more questions let me know and I will help you out.

I wore my little boy in a Maya Wrap for the first nine months or so, then we switched to the Ergo Carrier. The wrap is fantastic for grocery shopping, traveling, or even doing housework. I'm pregnant with our second baby boy now, and I'm betting that I'll need to wear him even more because I'll be chasing his two-year-old big brother!

There is a baby wearing group in Houston. Search Yahoo for Houston_Baby_Wearers!

I did it with all 3 of my boys and it was great! But I do not know of any groups. Mine are now way past the baby wearing stage :(

My daughter has used the wrap and the sling. She hated the sling but loves the wrap. Her baby loves it too.

I have a Moby Wrap and a Hot Sling... At first I didn't like the Hot Sling because I didn't feel comfortable with my son in it... now that he's a little bit older (11 weeks), I love my Hot Sling and he loves it too!

My Moby Wrap is okay... if I don't wrap it just right, not too tight but not too loose, then it's uncomfortable... I'm still practicing with that one.