Nifty baby-wearers

I haven't become a baby-wearing addict by any means. I think I have the most content son *ever* and, since he's totally happy playing on the floor with blocks by himself for two hours, I don't feel like a negligent parent when I let him play on the floor of the room I'm in while working around the house. However, I think it is good in principle and will probably wear John's siblings around (even if they are content - to protect them from big brother).

Today, at Princeton Mommy's group, a set of very old Chinese grandparents wore their maybe seven month old twins to baby group (couldn't figure out the exact ages - the grandparents spoke not one word of English). It is getting cold here, so the baby carriers were doubled up blankets (maybe 2.5'x4') with one long (5'?) strap from either end of the to short side. The grandmother had no problem with the back carry, but the grandfather needed some help and didn't look quite as comfortable. The hefty blankets making up the carrier seemed to make a lot of sense for late fall and early winter.

OK - I do live in New Jersey, so it is rare to even see a sling here, so seeing these in action was neat!