Babywearing 102

So, if the "hippy sling" and the baby bjorn make for Babywearing 101, then the mommy's new Japanese baby carrier (called an Onbuhimo) is a lesson in Babywearing 102. As of this afternoon, the mommy is officially in love with this magnificant innovation! She can take baby to the store, outside to hang up laundry, go for a walk, cook dinner-- you name it-- all without a backache! And of course Isa loves it too! It's been particularly helpful with the afternoon fussies... yes, that magical time every day when Isa seems most unhappy.

You can't really tell it from the photos but there are two long, padded straps that come off the top that can be tied by threading through two metal rings on the bottom. It can be worn in the front or the back, depending on the size and mood of the baby. And particularly when used on one's back, this is a great carrier for larger babes and toddlers.

Are those skulls you might be wondering aloud? Why yes, they are. But not just any skulls. They are actually a traditional part of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead or All Saint's Day) and hence, not morbid but really cool. Or atleast that's what the mommy thinks. Thank you very much!