Friday, August 20, 2010

Babywearing Part 2 - BabyHawks ROCK!

When Halia was 3 1/2 years I bought a BabyHawk from EcoBaby Canada -- I designed my own, what a perfect thing to do for a anal person like me.  Andrea, with EcoBaby is doing a pre-order on custom BabyHawks -- you get 15% off, great deal!


BabyHawks can be used for front carries and back carries.  All sizes -- newborn, infant, toddler and big kids! My daughter is 40 pounds and it is still comfortable -- but that will depend on your comfort level and strength.


**note** There are more "brands" of these carriers, which are called Mei Tai's -- so it's kinda like jeans, Mei Tai is the pair of jeans and BabyHawk is the brand, like Levi or Wrangler! 


So, the same babywearing safety applies to these carriers!


1.  Make sure you use the appropriate carrier for you and your child.
2.  Make sure you learn and use the carrier properly. 
3.  Make sure baby is free to breathe when in the carrier.  Face should be visible at all times!




Newborn carry with a BabyHawk,
feet can also be "froggied" inside,
with little ones, and
head support can be folded down.


An older baby carried on the front, with feet out,
using head support.  Straps can be tied in
front or around back.  So versatile!


A very fun to look at :) back carry with an older
baby.   Notice how child's legs are NOT dangling. 
These carriers encourage a deep-seated
position with encourages spine and hip health.
So if you are looking for a comfy, versatile, washable, colorful (or not!) carrier for newborns all the way to preschoolers -- this might just be the carrier for you!!

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The photo below is a new carrier designed by BabyHawk, but it's more of a Soft Structured Carrier -- so now not only can you customized a BabyHawk, but if you don't like the straps, you can go with an "Oh, Snap" and have the beauty of a Hawk, with the ease of a SSC.  Oh the options!!

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