Photo-Tutorial: Newborn Front Carry in a Meh Dai

A meh dai can do a wonderfully comfortable and secure carry with a newborn!  A meh dai is a baby carrier that has a panel to support the baby, two short straps (which are for your waist) and two long straps (which are for your shoulders).  It’s quick and easy to use.  This photo-tutorial will…

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Positioning your Newborn Baby in a Baby Carrier

How do you position your newborn baby in your baby carrier?  Your baby already knows what to do!  When you hold your newborn to your chest, your baby will likely naturally take the perfect position.  This post will discuss optimal newborn positioning in a baby carrier and show you images of optimal positioning in each…

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Kangaroo Care Basics

What is Kangaroo Care?   •Kangaroo Care means holding a diaper clad newborn bare chest to bare chest, with baby in an upright positioning, and baby’s head close enough to easily kiss. •Kangaroo care can be done sitting with baby in a recliner, in a bed propped up on pillows, or while holding baby in…

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