Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online (“BWITCCOTM” stands for Babywearing International of the Twin Cities Carry or Carrier of the Month). This month we are featuring the onbuhimo (おんぶひも)! Onbuhimo (OHN-bu-he-mo) carriers originated from Japan and come in a variety of styles utilizing fabric loops, buckles, … Continue reading Onbuhimo (おんぶひも)
Front/Forward Facing Out (FFO)
This blog post was initially published August 2017. Edited April 2019 for updated graphics and logo. Types of carriers featured in image from top to bottom left to right: XOXO buckle wrap, soft-structured carrier, ring sling, bei dai. Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online … Continue reading Front/Forward Facing Out (FFO)
Pouches
Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online (“BWTCCOTM” stands for Babywearing Twin Cities Carry or Carrier of the Month). This month we are featuring pouch slings! What is a "pouch sling?" A pouch sling is a baby carrier that is a simple loop or tube of fabric … Continue reading Pouches
Rucksack Back Carry
Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online (“BWITCCOTM” stands for Babywearing International of the Twin Cities Carry or Carrier of the Month). This month we are featuring the "rucksack back carry," also known simply as "the ruck." Ready to Rock a Ruck? The ruck is a one … Continue reading Rucksack Back Carry
Ring Sling Shoulders
Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online (“BWITCCOTM” stands for Babywearing International of the Twin Cities Carry or Carrier of the Month). This month we are featuring ring sling baby carriers and specifically focusing on different types of shoulders. Did you know ring slings have different … Continue reading Ring Sling Shoulders
Image Descriptions and Hashtags
Images are everywhere. With the burst of internet use and social media platforms, images are used to communicate messages often in place of words. Not everyone is able to see the images, a reminder that the internet isn't inclusive. Fortunately, with advanced technology there is the option of screen readers - software programs that allow blind … Continue reading Image Descriptions and Hashtags
What to Expect at a Babywearing International (BWI) Meeting
What is a babywearing international (BWI) meeting like? You’ve probably heard talk of all these meetings, or seen one scheduled on our calendar - but how do they actually work? What happens at these meetings? Can I go? Our meetings are free and open to the public. If you are a caregiver that would like … Continue reading What to Expect at a Babywearing International (BWI) Meeting
Pre-Tied Carries
Every month we feature a carry or carrier to highlight at our monthly meetings and online ("BWITCCOTM" stands for Babywearing International of the Twin Cities Carry or Carrier of the Month). A "pre-tied" carry is often referred to as a "poppable" carry since it can be pre-tied and allows the wearer to "pop" a child … Continue reading Pre-Tied Carries
Bei Dai/Meh Dai
Formerly referred to a "mei tai" (which is still used by some commercial brands); this spelling and pronunciation, however, is not accurate to the carrier's history and should be avoided. Meh dai (Cantonese) or bei dai (Mandarin) are rectangles of fabric with straps at the top and bottom. Meh dai means “back carrying strap" where “meh/bei” means “carry on your back,” and “dai” means strap.
Member Spotlight-Hello Amanda!
For the month of February we will feature babywearing stories from our BWI Twin Cities members! Read about his or her journey and how BWI Twin Cities has played a role. *Sarah* “When I started babywearing, I wanted nothing to do with woven wraps. I told myself they were too long, too complicated, and too expensive! […]