When tattoomummy is not blogging about cooking or being a mum, she is hanging out with her two children, Dexter (2) and Lola (5mo) - getting stared at by old ladies in the street while she scours op shops for tea cups. Don't worry, she blogs about that too. And you know those things you wish you could say but you're too scared? She says them for you. You can find her blogging here, twittering here and facebooking here.
When you were pregnant, did you plan on wearing your baby?
Not specifically. I liked the idea of having my hands free. I had a sling with my first and found it useful because he could be in a curled up position like in the womb so he slept better, but it was a little awkward for me. I saw a lady with a Kari Me sling while I was pregnant and was amazed. I looked into it and found Hugabub and loved that they are an Australian company.
What do you love about babywearing?
I have my hands free! With a 2 year old and a 4.5 month old, that's a very useful thing. Toilet training a toddler and carrying a baby is pretty awkward, but thankfully, I can just strap her in and off we go.
What is the most common comment you receive when you are out and about babywearing?
Isn't that a fantastic idea! So many older women wish they had one when they had babies.
Is your partner a keen babywearer?
Not really. He tried the sling a few times and didn't like it. He hasn't tried the wrap.
How many carriers do you own? Which one's do you use the most?
I have two slings and one hugabub wrap. I use my hugabub wrap all the time, I haven't used a sling since I've gotten it.
What's the first thing you'd tell someone thinking about trying babywearing?
It's such a saviour. Babies who are clingy. Reflux babies, Colic babies. Babies that don't like laying down and want to see everything. It makes them (and therefore you) so much happier!
Have your babywearing habits changed from your first to your second child?
Definitely! With my first, it was a couple of times in a sling. With my second, she's in the wrap if we go for a walk, I'm doing the cooking, I'm hanging out the washing... All of it!
What activity are you most likely to rely on babywearing to get done?
I am currently studying graphic design and am lucky enough that my teacher allows me to bring Lola to class, because I'm still feeding her. I wear her in the wrap and she is content all day.
And lastly, what's your favourite babywearing photo.
This is my favourite photo, because I have both my kids AND me in it and we're all happy!
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