Attachment

[mom-in-alberta]

For those of you that "wear" the baby... for how long? I have been getting great use out of my sling and carrier with my 6 month old, especially the last few days, as she is sick and screams if she isn't being held upright.
But I can't imagine doing this a year from now, when she's 18 months old? Sheer size alone makes my back hurt thinking of it.... I have to say, my cutoff would be a little before the year mark, at least around the house.
Just curious. I think I fall somewhere in between. I believe that there is a time for snuggle-type comforting, and a time for verbal-reassurance-type comforting.

[Inspired by Reggio]

For those of you that "wear" the baby... for how long?...
But I can't imagine doing this a year from now, when she's 18 months old? ....

Ya for me it was just during the 'transition phase' so the first 6 weeks or so .... the child has a reflux issue so if she cried too long the acid in her stomach would come up and actually cause her pain and you would NEVER get her calmed down than hence the ease at just wearing her when my hands had to be too busy to help others and so forth The more bonded she became and able to trust her needs were going to be met the more she was able to venture out and need me less and so forth.

My current transitioning babe has that same reflux disease - I do not need to wear him though cause he seems to be adjusting quicker he is ok to be down on the floor as long as I am 'insight' so I just do my best to keep myself in sight and than playing LOTS of peekaboo games with him to help me GET that I always come back - cause I would REALLY like to be able to pee without blood curdling screaming outside the door or having to have an 'audience'

[mamaof4]

For those of you that "wear" the baby... for how long? I have been getting great use out of my sling and carrier with my 6 month old, especially the last few days, as she is sick and screams if she isn't being held upright.
But I can't imagine doing this a year from now, when she's 18 months old? Sheer size alone makes my back hurt thinking of it.... I have to say, my cutoff would be a little before the year mark, at least around the house.
Just curious. I think I fall somewhere in between. I believe that there is a time for snuggle-type comforting, and a time for verbal-reassurance-type comforting.

I am a really small person- like not quite a 100lbs- when kids get to big to go on my hip- I toss them on my back- ergos are great- as are kindercarries, mei tais etc half of the battle is finding a carrier that fits you!