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babywearing WTF?!!!
I took Evie to the doctor's office this afternoon and OMG guys, no one was wearing their baby! I was mortified. I mean, these kids were just down the street from the children's hospital and that's just really scary, you know? Like there were these kids! In their car seats! Or sitting on chairs! I mean, what is UP with that? There was a five-year-old that CLEARLY could have been worn. Why don't these mothers love their children like I do? I was so frustrated with their lack of concern for their children that I stood up on a chair in the middle of the waiting room and did a demonstration about how to wear your baby. I only had five of my 23 wraps with me, but all the mothers came up and thanked me for enlightening them, and the office staff commented about how amazing I was. One woman asked for my autograph! I think tomorrow I'll go to the grocery store and spread the gospel to women in the parking lot as they're getting out of their cars. I'll make sure to bring more of my non-crotch dangling contraptions with me.
Re: babywearing WTF?!!!
"As of page 2 this might be the most boring argument ever. It's making me long for Rape Day." - Mouse
How can I safely wear my baby while I sleep? I look forward to your expert opinion (complete with either video or paint drawings).
Wait, what does it mean? That's how I picture it in my head. I've just now realized what a terrible idea that would be.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
I believe it refers to a Bjorn. The carrier goes around the baby's legs, so that they dangle. The other wraps all seem to contain the baby. I dunno. I dug the Bjorn. But, then again, according to APers, I'm sure I should have CPS called on me for my parenting techniques.
Moo, its a reference to Baby Bjorns and the like. Very popular baby wearing devices BUT OH SO HORRIBLE for baby since its weight is supported by it's crotch, not its bum/thighs.
They are very holier-than-thou in their BW-ing ways. Not all BWing is equal.
I achieved the highest babywearing merit badge by spinning my own yarn, weaving it into a beautiful pattern, and securing my baby in a back carry with no outside assistance. BOOYAH, MOTHAFUKKERS!
Mucho likes purple nails and purple cupcakes
Face up to wake up!!!
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
Yeah, it apparently refers to the baby's crotch, not the parent's. I have never seen a crotch-dangling baby who didn't look happy happy happy, at least the forward facing ones.
OK, so all the APers hate the Bjorn, right? But the Ergo is fine? Because I can't tell the difference. I'm already a bad mother.
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/
http://www.babybjorn.com/us/
(also, why do I care? i'm bored)
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
Yeah, they both look like the weight is held in the same way.
It's a good thing I don't have a baby. I would have it all dangling and bouncing off my legs and stuff.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
Oh, but Bob, notice how the babies and toddlers are snuggled against their mothers' (notice - not fathers') chests and backs. The baby's and mother's hearts are in tune. You turn those poor, neglected kids around in those things, they loose that intimate connection with their mother...and they are faced with the harsh reality of the outside world.
Look at this baby. He's clearly miserable.
I have an ergo and we have something similar to the bjorn for Mr. Winged. It is different in that the ergo creates a hammock and the legs don't dangle straight down. But, Dagger loves being forward facing in front which we can't do with the ergo.
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
And as you can see here, Dagger has resorted to playing dead to avoid the shame of being a crotch dangler
Look how sad Ethan looks being able to see everything rather than stare at dad's chest. And the little hat!!
OMG Winged, I LOVE that picture. I'm jealous. Apparently, my husband and I became agoraphobic upon procreating. We haven't been to any shows since Andy was born (however, I did go to 2 while I was pregnant - perhaps that can count for half). With how the kid loves music, I think he would love a festival.
Yes, off topic. Nothing to do with BWing. I like strollers. There. I brought it back.
ETHAN LOOKS LIKE A NEWSIE!
So, is there some kind of research that shows that there are negative effects to being supported by your crotch region as opposed to your legs and bum? Or is that just something that BW elitists latched onto because saying "Crotchdangling!!!" feels so good and self righteous?
If it's good enough for stuntmen and circus people, dammit it's good enough for my baby.