Behind the Bellani Women

but wow do I have a slew of baby carriers! I’ve been using them since before they were trendy. I used to make voyages out for fabric and cut yards of my favorite designs and strap the little ones on. I upgraded (an incredibly thoughtful gift from a dear old friend) to a NoJo Ring Sling in 2004. I used it everyday when our second child was born. Now I’m a Beco-loving, Moby-carrying, Hotsling-Nursing, Zolowear-abusing Momma.

Week 1: Hotsling Mother’s Day Tea at Boy’s school, Baby attended in Hotsling, Momma wore coordinating blue dress, four days Postpartum. Not one runny-nosed child touched the wee one, she was very close to very tired Momma. She also slept through Mother’s Day in a Hotsling, but not my blue one, but rather my husband’s Espresso-colored Hotsling

Week 2: Moby Wrap this was the only way to grocery shop, go to the mall (why was I even there!) or run any errands. Baby slept through entire process, no matter what.

Week 3: Beco baby carrier, off to work we go, we go, we go. As we returned to Bellani Maternity we required a carrier that could keep baby upright, as she enjoys being, but sleeping, and adult must remain mobile. Shannon and I can successfully switch who is holding Babe without taking her out of the Beco. I also assembled a Phil & Teds Sport for a customer with her on my back! Yes, asleep, on my back, at just three weeks old. What a great carrier!

Oh, and let’s not forget Zolowear, because my lovely ring sling gets use nearly everyday while doing the dishes, doing laundry, and helping customers in the store while nursing. I’m sure at some point I will purchase a stroller(!?), but right now I’d rather have the baby closer, happier, and attached.