BABY WEARING/ATTACHMENT PARENTING

I do! It is fantastic and so easy. I am not sleep deprived and my son doesnt cry at all. I love my sling and every where I go people ask about it because they see how much easier it is to move around than a big old stroller, and thats with me lugging an oxygen tank. My son was in the hospital for his first 4 months of life so when he came home I had this baby that didn't know me and I didn't know him all that well. I was also so used to all the hospital rules. So when he came home and he was with me all the time and I wore him around the house in the sling we got to know each other quickly. It is such a natural way to parent too. My best friend/neighbor is an attachment parenter as well. We both go to Dr. Sears for our peds.

Where there any questions you had in particular?

Hi All, I did't do any wearing or attachment but I did do co-sleeping. As a matter of fact, I'm still co-sleeping. Argh!!!! My daughter is 4 and I really regret sleeping with her this long. I started with the co-sleeper because I didn't know anything about DS and I was worried about her breathing. I needed her next to me all the time. There was a stint where were able to break away for awhile but then she got sick. Again, I was worried about breathing.

When we put her to bed now, at 4 years of age, we sing or tell stories until she falls asleep. Then her dad or I will leave her room. Then about 4 hours later (almost to the exact minute!) she awakens and needs one of us to put her back to sleep. Since I'm the stay at home mom, it is usually me. I have noticed that she has these muscle twitches that awakens her and she can't seem to get back to sleep because they won't stop. She needs to push with her legs or bury her arms under my neck to stop these movements. By this time, I'm sleeping. The next thing I know, it is morning and I'm in her bed vs. my bed. Oh No!!!

I wish that I knew then what I know now. The baby monitor should be your only connection during sleeping hours. Just like any other child, they will learn to put themselves back to sleep. If we help with snuggle, cuddle and songs, we pay later. Much later!!!!

I believe in wearing & attachment no matter what the child may be experiencing. I think it is very bonding and allows some freedom for Mom. I don't however believe in sleeping w/child no matter what circumstances because Mom gets trapped and it doesn't teach child to sleep on his/her own.

Hope this helps!

H&K

Hi!  Does anyone have any suggestions for a good sling?  I have an Infantino Slingrider which works really well for me except I feel guilty that the baby can't see me or anything else.  I am also a size 16 so I need one that is adjustable to size.  I am just not sure what to buy!  Thank you!- Kim

I go back and forth between two slings depending on my needs:

http://www.mobywrap.com/

http://www.slingrings.net/BuyRings/Default.aspx