Baby-wearing, round 4

We have several options for baby-wearing around here...

First up, chronologically by order of acquisition, is the Peanut Shell sling that we got before Cole was born. I accidentally bought it too large (over the Internet) and so haven't really been comfortable using it, aside from bringing Cole home from the hospital. Back when he was wee I was also a) concerned that he'd somehow fall out and b) a little perturbed by the angle that his neck would take on in there... Jamie used it the other day on a whim and it fit him perfectly - although whether or not the zebra-print is too "effeminate" is up for debate... He said Cole had a great time in it in the hip carry and even fell asleep.

Thern there's the trusty Baby Bjorn which has served us well for a coon's age. It saved the day back when Cole was just weeks old and it became a favourite way for us to travel light. He's still under the weight limit on it, so occasionally we'll use it, but winter clothing combined with his height make it unweildly and of course he's heavy and that can be hell on the back.

The Ergo is still in the closet. I have never been really comfortable in it and Jamie hates the thing, but I don't miss an opportunity to point out everyone we see with one. They always look so comfortable and we keep trying it. I hold out hope that when Cole can hang out on our backs it will be great for us...

And the other day when out walking with Kim we spotted a discarded fabric wrap on the ground. Gross, yes, but for a minute I did think about how much laundering it would take to give it a go... Nevermind.

But, wait - there's more! Introducing the newest member of our team, the JJ Cole Premaxx sling. We were on a hunt to TJ's over the weekend to see if any money could be thrown at the sleeping issue, and we couldn't resist trying on another carrier while we were there. This one fit me and Cole like a charm and in a burst of impulse we brought it home. It's adjustable, so it fits Jamie too, and it claims to fit until 18 months, or 35lbs... I tried it today for a walk solo - Cole rode in it to the library on Georgia - and loved it. He was high up on my hip and we could talk and giggle and he also got a great view of everything going on around us. Here we are in our matching shades:

I pushed the stroller too, since the idea was to play at the library and then head out for a long walk/nap. And then after the long walk, I popped him back into the sling for a bus ride, some walking & shopping and a Skytrain ride home. It was awesome the whole time! He was up high, looking around, making raspberries at me and at the beginning anyway (when it was still sunny) trying to steal my shades.

So far, a thumbs-up to this carrier. Let the good times roll.