Kangaroo Kid

Yesterday I decided to try out the front facing position in my Peanut Shell sling, called the "Kangaroo Carry." I bought this sling a month or so ago and really love it. I’ve used it to calm Will to sleep, to take walks, and even to breast feed while in the mall (with a blanket wrapped over Will’s head/my shoulder). I had tried on a couple of different slings but liked this one the best because it is one continuous piece of fabric. Up until yesterday I would put Will in it facing me and, unless he was asleep, would have to hold him with one arm (I could sort of tuck him down inside the sling if he was asleep). There are different positions suggested for different ages/weights and the newborn position was tricky for William because he preferred being on his side and not on his back. Here are some of
the suggested holds from the Peanut Shell website:


Cradle Carry, Kangaroo Carry, Waist/Hip Carry


Here is Will in the Kangaroo Carry:



He’s getting so curious about the world around him that he LOVES being able to look around while being carried. If you curious about the benefits of carrying your baby in a sling, here’s an interesting article from the La Leche Legue