I have talked about baby wearing before and I am all too happy to be able to do it again. I believe so strongly in it.

Our babies need contact, comfort and security. Wearing them provides them that and also affords the wearer flexibility. I can honestly say that I don’t know how I could possibly get anything done around here without wearing my baby girl.

Speaking of. Check her out here in my Boba Wrap 🙂

She has grown way too fast (she’s nearly 5 months!) She loved it when she was smaller and she loves it still 🙂

Look at that smile!

The Boba Wrap is so soft and it also has some stretch to it. What’s so great about the stretch is that it makes it *so* easy to use. There is no guess work involved in trying to make sure you have enough slack in the fabric to put your baby into it. It really makes the process easy.

I just wrap it up so that it fits snug to me, but w/out stretching it… if that makes sense. Then I tie it. All of the instructions I see on wrapping carriers have you do it in the front or back. I prefer to tie mine on the side 🙂 I find it to be the most comfortable and out of the way.

Here’s a great video I found for how to put it on 🙂

So why wear your baby? Babies that are worn:

Cry Less! (43% less overall and 54% less during the evening hours)1
Are Healthier! (gain weight faster, have better motor skills, coordination, increased muscle tone, and sense of balance)2
Get a better view of the world! (babies pushed in strollers or carried around in car seats only get to see the adult world at knee-level)
Become Independent Faster! (making them more confident and less clingy)3
Sleep Better! (they fall asleep quicker and sleep for longer periods of time)
Learn More! (not overstimulated, but calm and alert, observing the world around them)
And are just plain Happier!4

Carrying your baby also:

Creates confident parents – there’s no better feeling than when your baby is calm and content because you have met all her needs (Sometimes that moment of silence is everything!)
Allows you to safely move about with your baby regardless of terrain – you can stroll down uneven sidewalks, narrow lanes, walk up stairs, or climb mountain
Is convenient – there is no awkwardness like when carrying a heavy plastic car seat with one arm!
Enables better communication between you and your baby – (without your baby having to cry!) as you become attuned to her facial expressions and other gestures
Provides security – access to food, warmth, and love
Is good for your soul -it encourages you to get out and get some exercise and some fresh air into your lungs
Makes discreet nursing possible – without having to find a place to sit
Helps you to interact with your other children and hold your baby close at the Same time – very practical if you have other little ones
Allows you to decide who may touch or interact with your baby
Aids digestion – the constant motion and the upright position eases acid reflux and colic
Allows you to go places, together! – you can go anywhere and feel secure.

There are so many reasons, but there are just a few.

253 Responses

  1. I would love to wear an organic wrap… LIVE GREEN! I want to wear my second baby because I didn't do that when my first son was newborn and I wish I had. I know I can still wear my son as a toddler, and I will, once I am not pregnant anymore! It is so beneficial to be so close physically to your child. I dont think you can hug and cuddle your child too much!
    es1237 at gmail dot com

  2. I would love to wear an organic wrap… LIVE GREEN! I want to wear my second baby because I didn't do that when my first son was newborn and I wish I had. I know I can still wear my son as a toddler, and I will, once I am not pregnant anymore! It is so beneficial to be so close physically to your child. I dont think you can hug and cuddle your child too much!
    es1237 at gmail dot com

  3. I definitely want to wear my baby once I am pregnant 🙂 I want to do it because I strongly believe in all of the reasons you mentioned and would love to create a stronger bond between myself and my child! I am entering this contest, however, in hopes of winning the organic wrap for my pregnant friend who is currently trying to alter her lifestyle in order to LIVE GREEN 🙂

    thecrunchywife at gmail dot com

  4. I think that it's fantastic that Sleepy Wrap supports families who want to LIVE GREEN and use only products that are chem free!

    I want to wear my baby so I'm not tied down by a big, plastic, bulky stroller!

    email in profile

  5. I would love wear my baby in one of these so that I can have my hands free and have the babies close.
    Live Green!
    strawberrytwirl at hotmail dot com

  6. I would love wear my baby in one of these so that I can have my hands free and have the babies close.
    Live Green!
    strawberrytwirl at hotmail dot com

  7. Oh WOW a sleepywrap I've heard wonderful things about them.
    I want to wear my son because babies thrive being close to their mommas!

    LIVE GREEN 🙂

    curlygoldy at yahoo dot com

  8. My baby is due in May and soon after birth I return to graduate school. The classes are very baby friendly but I think it would be best for both of us if I wear my little one. That way I can focus on the lecture while knowing my baby is close, and I can take care of their comfort or nursing needs.
    Many of my classmates that have babies are doing the stroller pushing around thing but that is not for me, I can't imagine that much disconnection at such an early age. Then again my classmates think I'm nuts for going with cloth diapers, but I want to LIVE GREEN.

    JohannaDC2B@gmail.com

  9. I'm always trying to find more ways to live green and I have my 4th child on the way I never tried these wraps with my other kids and I would love to try out this wrap on my new little baby

    Kathy
    DevinNBrookie2@aol.com

  10. I have never tried a wrap. I think that this carrier would be great for at home. With no buckles it seems that you could wear it for longer periods. My DS loves to be worn but I get tired of the same old carrier that I have. I love to live green!

  11. I would love to win this so I could live green with my next baby! I tried to do it with my first one and did not know all the facts and did not do it right. I would love a second chance and know it would make my baby healthier and happier!

    kimberlysummer40@aol.com

  12. I would love to be able to wear my baby once I become pregnant and live green while doing so. The benefits of wearing a baby is so phenomenal, in my eyes. I have seen babies that have been worn by other carriers and you can see the difference in them compared to other babies that are in strollers.

    butterfly_kiss29@hotmail.com

  13. We are adopting our first baby, she's due in just a few weeks, and I really want a nice wrap to wear her. I think it would help us bond because she would be right at my chest and learn my scent.

    Live Green!!

    jilldaniel_wv@yahoo.com

  14. I loved wearing my baby! From the time DD was a newborn up until…oh wait, I still love wearing all 23lbs of her. Now i am pregnant again and can't wear to this little peanut. I love the closeness and bonding it fosters AND that it frees up my hands to do other things. Which will be essential for chasing an active toddler around while caring for a newborn. To me "Living Green" is about love and repect for not only Mother Earth but all the people/creatures in our lives! ljotritabaugh at gmail dot com

  15. I'd love a baby wrap, because the sling we have is so uncomfortable and pushing around the stroller isn't always practical. LIVE GREEN!

  16. I want to wear my baby b/c he is almost 10 months old and weighs 22 lbs. He does not like the stroller at all and wants to be carried. My arms get so tired shifting him from one hip to the other. Organic material is so great when you want to LIVE GREEN!
    danajewers6352 at msn dot com

  17. What a lovely post.
    I try and LIVE GREEN and have an big organic garden at our local comm garden. I would love to win this wrap so I can wear baby this spring while I work in the garden.
    thanks
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

  18. I'm a cloth diaperin' breastfeedin Momma trying to live green– how do I not already wear my baby? Anyway, he has reflux, and it would definitely be great to hold him upright and close with my hands free!

  19. I want to wear my baby because I think it'll be better for him and me. I'll be able to get things done and he'll be comforted. Live Green!!

    clovecg at gmail dot com

  20. My hubby and I are on our first pregnancy and a wrap like this makes since for our lifestyle since we do a lot to LIVE GREEN already. He is a little sad about not having the bonding experiences I will have with breastfeeding so he is eager to baby wear when we are in public. In his wrap research he wants a simple cloth that wraps and ties like yours, given the fabric you use this will be perfect for our family.

  21. I want to wear my baby for a few reasons. The top reasons are bonding with the baby and creating an secure child. I also want to wear my baby so I can chase my toddler. ;0)

    I love that the wrap is organic bc it means I can LIVE GREEN!

  22. I want to wear my baby for a few reasons. The top reasons are bonding with the baby and creating an secure child. I also want to wear my baby so I can chase my toddler. ;0)

    I love that the wrap is organic bc it means I can LIVE GREEN!

  23. I am 20 weeks along now and I can't wait to LIVE GREEN with my family and baby wear. In fact, my pet name for the growing life inside me is "monkey" because my dream is having a baby cling to me all the time through baby wearing like little baby monkeys hold on to their mamas. 🙂

    Cheers,
    Kristen's Raw

  24. I am 20 weeks along now and I can't wait to LIVE GREEN with my family and baby wear. In fact, my pet name for the growing life inside me is “monkey” because my dream is having a baby cling to me all the time through baby wearing like little baby monkeys hold on to their mamas. 🙂

    Cheers,
    Kristen's Raw

  25. I love to wear my babies. It keeps them content. It's also a great way to keep strangers from trying to touch/pick up your baby while out and about.

    live green!

  26. Before I forget, because I know I will: Live Green. Phew! Got that out of the way. Now, why I want to wear my baby… I want to feel that closeness with my baby. I was unable to breastfeed and though I am very closely connected with my son (who is now a year old) I would still like to add more to that connection. Plus, he's not walking yet and to have my hands free to do other things when he just doesn't want to be down on the ground would be wonderful!

    Jessica.R.Adler@gmail.com

  27. I want to wear my baby because she loves to be carried in a carrier. It's good for her and for me. Baby wearing allows me to have two free hands to do whatever I have to do (play with my toddler, clean the house, wash bottles etc.)

    Live Green:)

  28. I would love to Live Green and wear my baby. I did not with my son and I regret and feel I missed out on more bonding.
    bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com

  29. I want to wear my baby because it's such a wonderful way to share your love with your baby by keeping them close and warm. And LIVE GREEN!! 🙂

  30. I would love to win this wrap so I can wear it around the house when I am getting things done. I also believe that wearing my LO will bring a stronger bond. LIVE GREEN
    niklt34@gmail.com

  31. I would love to use a wrap because my son hated being in my ring sling until he was older and had head control. With a new little one on the way I need something that's going to keep a newborn happy while I take care of my toddler. Live Green!

    sgt at tighi dot net

  32. I love wearing my baby and love trying new wraps/carriers! I actually just took the ones I have to my breastfeeding support group to let people try – would love to have another to share with people and keep my baby close!

  33. This would be a great item to have in my home. I'm the mom of 6 wonderful kids and my youngest wants me all the time. I can't put her down and would LOVE a sleepy wrap! I have another carrier with straps and buckles and such. She hates it. I hate it. I am constantly on the go taking care of my other 5 kids, 2 nephews and the other child I babysit and I don't want to sacrifice my bonding time with her. Plus I just want to vacuum!

    jaxcombs (at) gmail (dot) com
    @jackiecombs ~ Twitter

  34. Joined your email newsletter.

    jackiecombs58 (at) gmail (dot) com
    also jaxcombs (at) gmail (dot) com

  35. In order to LIVE GREEN we walk as many places as possible. Babywearing and a comfortable sling are essential to make that happen!

  36. I love to wear Hayden. He is happier and we can do many more things together (like cross country skiing yesterday!!). However, I would really LOVE an organic wrap! Live Green!!

    amyyellowstone at yahoo dot com

  37. I love living green. I can't wait for my baby to get here so I can wear him/her for the snuggle factor.

  38. I want to wear my baby to keep him close, make breastfeeding easier while I'm walking/ running errands, to comfort him, to help his development and a whole host of other reasons! Live green!

  39. I love wearing my baby. Not only does it make him feel safe and secur, I LOVE having him so close yet. By wearing him, I can continue to run around after my other LO. I also love that you can discreetly nurse!

    Go Green!

  40. I love wearing my baby. Not only does it make him feel safe and secur, I LOVE having him so close yet. By wearing him, I can continue to run around after my other LO. I also love that you can discreetly nurse!

    Go Green!

  41. I would love to win this organic wrap. It will allow me to teach him to live green and own organic things!!

  42. I want to wear my baby because it's the natural thing to do! And it makes BFing so much easier! Live green –
    kdegruy at gmail dot com

  43. I want to wear my baby because it's the natural thing to do! And it makes BFing so much easier! Live green –
    kdegruy at gmail dot com

  44. I want one of these so badly! I don't drive (by choice, I haven't had my license revoked or anything!), so I spend a lot of time on public transportation. Sometimes craming just myself on the bus is difficult, I don't want to try to cram a stroller on there with me all the time as well.

    It might be a Live Green ideal, but it's darned practical as well!

  45. I have a 4 month old and a 6 yr old (he has ADHD & developmental delays). Baby wearing is a must for me to go out with both of my children. I can hold my son's hand and make sure he's close at bay and have my little guy on my chest. I love the sleepy wrap and I love the natural color, too!! I wish they would have been around when my 6 yr old was born!! Thanks for the chance!!

    OH AND LIVE GREEN!!!!!!!!!!

  46. I have a 4 month old and a 6 yr old (he has ADHD & developmental delays). Baby wearing is a must for me to go out with both of my children. I can hold my son's hand and make sure he's close at bay and have my little guy on my chest. I love the sleepy wrap and I love the natural color, too!! I wish they would have been around when my 6 yr old was born!! Thanks for the chance!!

    OH AND LIVE GREEN!!!!!!!!!!

  47. Love the Sleepy Wrap! That's what I want for my next baby 🙂 I'm currently loving my BabyHawk with my 22mo. We've been using it since he was 6 mos, and he spends a good amount of time being worn each day 🙂 I blog about babywearing at
    The Pure Baby http://thepureaby.blogspot.com
    Come see me there 🙂

  48. Thank you for sharing! I absolutely love baby and toddler wearing. I think it has really helped to make my son and happy and confident 18 month old (along with breastfeeding and bed sharing!). Baby wearing is really an important part of our family and it makes us feel so bonded and confident. I have really been researching wraps and have found one I love so I wanted to share it with everyone. Its a beautiful organic bamboo wrap that can fit in my purse! I love it so much more than the Moby which I started with. Check it out and let me know what you think! http://kiddokorner.com/baby-carriers/happy-baby-wrap.html