Comments on: Preparing for Adoption http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/ Babywearing News, Views and How-tos from Birmingham's Nonprofit Babywearing Organization Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:45:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tender Cargo Blog » Blogs and articles where we've popped up http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-512 Tender Cargo Blog » Blogs and articles where we've popped up Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:28:51 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-512 [...] Magic City Slingers adoption and babywearing blog [...] [...] Magic City Slingers adoption and babywearing blog [...]

]]> By: Anne http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-99 Anne Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:55:38 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-99 This is so awesome. So often adoptive parents don't have a clue until they're in the middle of mucho attachment problems -- ask me how I know -- and I am so happy you are doing this!! This is so awesome. So often adoptive parents don’t have a clue until they’re in the middle of mucho attachment problems — ask me how I know — and I am so happy you are doing this!!

]]> By: Susie http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-96 Susie Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:58:14 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-96 Thanks, Donna! Advice from experienced adoptive parents is oh so peferable to advice from me. :-) These folks will be doing front carries for attachment and bonding purposes. Dana demonstrated a front carry with a Beco, and the ability to cross the straps in back, I think, makes it a great SSC for front carrying. Plus, no long straps to drag around. I think the espresso and black ones are super dad-friendly. I found this espresso one: http://www.tendercargo.com/html/Beco-Baby-Carrier---Espresso.html Thanks, Donna! Advice from experienced adoptive parents is oh so peferable to advice from me. :-) These folks will be doing front carries for attachment and bonding purposes. Dana demonstrated a front carry with a Beco, and the ability to cross the straps in back, I think, makes it a great SSC for front carrying. Plus, no long straps to drag around. I think the espresso and black ones are super dad-friendly. I found this espresso one: http://www.tendercargo.com/html/Beco-Baby-Carrier—Espresso.html

]]> By: Donna http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-95 Donna Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:43:23 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-95 Susie, I sooooo wish I had known about babywearing before I traveled to China. It took being home almost a year and still struggling with attachment problems to lead me to babywearing. Wearing my daughter was the thing that helped her heal the most. As far as what to take abroad. If you are new to using a baby carrier I would say a soft structured carrier. My favorite carrier is Mei Tai, but I would not want to be learning to use a MT with a new, scared, uncooperative baby. Also, if you do take a MT, make sure you choose dark colored straps b/c in China it is impossible to keep anything clean. :) Also, my husband does a lot of the carrying & he prefers a SSC b/c of ease of use. I would take a SSC, but a MT is definitely a better choice that what I took. It was soo uncomfortable. You can't go wrong with either choice. :) Happy travels! Susie,
I sooooo wish I had known about babywearing before I traveled to China. It took being home almost a year and still struggling with attachment problems to lead me to babywearing. Wearing my daughter was the thing that helped her heal the most.
As far as what to take abroad. If you are new to using a baby carrier I would say a soft structured carrier. My favorite carrier is Mei Tai, but I would not want to be learning to use a MT with a new, scared, uncooperative baby. Also, if you do take a MT, make sure you choose dark colored straps b/c in China it is impossible to keep anything clean. :) Also, my husband does a lot of the carrying & he prefers a SSC b/c of ease of use.

I would take a SSC, but a MT is definitely a better choice that what I took. It was soo uncomfortable. You can’t go wrong with either choice. :)
Happy travels!

]]> By: Jenna http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-93 Jenna Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:19:02 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/09/15/preparing-for-adoption/#comment-93 I've told quite a few parents getting read for their pick up (and visit) trips to take a Mei Tai. I agree with your thoughts on that one! I’ve told quite a few parents getting read for their pick up (and visit) trips to take a Mei Tai. I agree with your thoughts on that one!

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