Baby Wearing

Talk Shop is on maternity leave (my mini shopper was born January 12th) ... but still checking in on occasion. Last weekend mom and babe attended a great (free!) babywearing class at Bediboo. Taught by certified babywearing instructor Marie Rinkoski Spangler—expecting her second baby this spring—the class covers all different types of baby carriers including Mei Tai, Ergo, wraps and slings. Marie went over each one, demonstrating proper techniques and answering questions. I had brought along a wrap and Ergo I already owned and she took the time to show me again (and again) how not to be intimidated by suspending my new baby in a big piece of fabric. Gretchen—Bediboo owner—carries a good selction of carriers in her store including some "pre-loved" ones.—JED