Summer is coming! Summer is coming! What a winter we have had here in Minnesota. Time to swap out the down jackets and boots for short sleeves and sandals! What about babywearing in warmer weather you might ask? Well, wearing a baby or toddler will be warm regardless because it's body heat to body heat. … Continue reading Warm Weather Wearing
Onbuhimo (おんぶひも)
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)
East Asian and East Asian-Inspired Baby Carriers
Disclaimer: I am an individual who does not speak for a group as a whole, whether that be an entire ethnic group, country, volunteer group, etc. The lack of more "traditional" research in the origins of babywearing means that a lot of information is shared through word of mouth, and education is through online groups … Continue reading East Asian and East Asian-Inspired Baby Carriers