January 31, 2017 Alina Ilyevsky Topa-Top alkin.ga@gmail.com Dear Ms. Ilyevsky: The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) acknowledges the Topa-Top Ring Sling, Top Tai Carrier, Baby Top, and Quick Top as”hip-healthy” products effective January 24, 2017.…
Benefits of Babywearing for Your Baby It is natural for baby to be close to his mother. Babies are happiest when being held by mom. Babywearing is a great practice…
Note: This post was originally posted years ago using the “crotch dangler” language which I have since come to understand is derisive …thus the edited title and URL. We all…
by Rochelle L. Casses, D.C. UPDATE: This article was written in the 1990s when the all of the popular upright baby-carrier designs had the harmful characteristics described below. Today, several…
Mothers who carry their babies facing forwards are cruel and selfish, according to a leading child health expert. She said the same accusations could be applied to those who take…
Considerations When Buying a Baby Carrier or Baby Sling When judging different baby carriers, baby slings, baby packs, baby tubes, and kangaroo carriers, we prefer carriers that allow baby to…
Dr. Evelin Kirkilionis, Forschungsgruppe Verhaltensbiologie des Menschen (FVM), Freiburg/Germany When parents carry their baby in a sling or carrying bag, they give it nearness and security, thanks to the body…
Ten years ago I tried a woven wrap with my first son and fell in love. Since then I’ve been dreaming to weave a wrap here in Israel. I learned,…
Summary Statement: Babywearing is becoming increasingly popular along with the growing interest in Attachment Parenting. Proper infant hip position while babywearing is especially important because the period of time for babywearing is…
