When Babywearing Didn’t Work at First
Babywearing didn’t work for me at first. Every time I tried, my son would cry for his mother and wouldn’t calm down until she held him.
In the beginning, I was still able to hold him as he fell asleep as a newborn, but as he got older it became harder—my joints started to ache from holding him for long stretches. He also stopped liking the positions that had worked before.
What Changed Around Three Months
Around three months old, everything changed. I decided to give babywearing another try, and to my surprise, he was happy in the carrier. That was the start of something special for both of us.
At first, babywearing gave his mom some much-needed sleep and self-care time. Soon it became part of our daily routine—walks together while she healed, moments of quiet connection between me and my son, and a new way for us all to be together.
Now, months later, some of my favorite moments are babywearing him. After a long work week when he needs my attention and I haven’t been around as much, I can wear him for a couple of hours and by the end of it, we both feel recharged. It’s like we’ve truly seen each other again.
He usually falls asleep on me at the start of the weekend, nestled in the carrier. By Sunday, he’s ready to be running around again. I’m so grateful to have that outlet with him—a way to reconnect, reset, and just be together.
Finding the Right Carrier for My Body Type
I’ve tried a few different carriers, but the one that’s most comfortable for my body type is the LÍLLÉbaby. I’m six feet tall with an average build. I’ve used this carrier at both 230 and 190 pounds, and it felt comfortable and supportive throughout my weight changes. Since I started using it, my baby has also stayed perfectly comfortable in the carrier.