Mothers. They undergo such a unique experience when they choose to have children. Mothers have the chance to witness their children grow and develop, which can be fulfilling and bittersweet! For Mother’s Day weekend, we’d like to highlight one mother as she adjusts her baby carrier for her growing child.
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When I was editing these photos, there’s this gross feeling that hits you when you watch how big your baby is getting. It’s not nostalgia. It’s time. Time is a SOB and while I have loved watching Miko grow, I couldn’t deny the punch in the gut from the overwhelming feeling. It’s exciting to watch but also a little sad. Ah, motherhood!
Here’s an update with the ErgoBaby- I still use it often and the Adapt model is ideal when you want your baby to grow with you. When she was a tiny baby and I remember how scared I was to wear her. I have two models- the Original and the Adapt and while I love both, I had to use the insert with the Original and do more adjusting as she grew. With the Adapt, I’ve barely adjusted my straps and there’s a bucket seat that easily adjusts for weight and height.
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New things I’ve loved about it-
+ Adjustments are easy. My weight has changed, my milk is in, and with a couple pulls on the straps, it felt like I had a new custom carrier. If you’re plus sized and think you can’t wear a carrier, this is your carrier.
+ Even distribution on weight- I’ve tried other carriers while recovering from my c-section and it always felt like my back was about to go out. It actually did recently when I wasn’t carrying an Ergo! Big mistake. I can feel a difference- it’s even throughout my back and hips without feeling like my poor back is about to snap.
+ Mobility- I wrote about how excited I was to wear her everywhere and I do! We’ve been to IKEA, the mall, church, the grocery store, and most importantly, it helps getting out of the house so much quicker than a stroller.
+ On a non-techincal note, I love it because wearing her puts her to sleep right away. I mean, look how TIRED she is in these photos.
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What I don’t like-
+ I love Ergobaby because they make neutral products that grows with your family- mom can wear it, dad will wear it and you can save it for your next baby! But I would love if they made a pink one in the Adapt!
You can see Miko and Ergobaby here when she was tiny (I almost said when she was a baby, ha!). You can buy the Adapt here. Thanks to Ergobaby for the introduction to babywearing, they’ve supported this post series and it’s a product and company I 100% believe in and I hope you love them as much as I do. You can see more of Miko and her babywearing adventures here! I’ll be sure to update in a few months with it.
Diana is the lovely blogger behind Our City Lights and one of the founders of Gadchick. She writes about everything she loves, from books to fashion to lifestyle and beautiful photos always accompany her posts. Check out her work and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!