Find the carrier that is right for you

Are you looking for a more stylish baby carrier? Tired of pushing a pram in front of you everywhere you go? Or does your newborn cry whenever you put her down?  

Baby carriers are not only great for your baby, they can make your life easier, too. There are many different options out there: slings, wraps, mei tais, kangaroo...

We don't have babies that cry all the time

Many African women like prams and strollers because of their modern image. But in everyday life, mothers still carry their children in wraps. It is so much more convenient. “We have both of our hands free”, says Helen Schultheiss. She is a mother from Kenia and has experience with both European prams and African slings. Her husband works...

A personal account of babywearing in Chiapas

As an anthropology student, I spent a lot of time living around Mayan women in Chiapas, Mexico. These women all carry their babies for much of the day, either in handwoven lengths of fabric that are tied and knotted over one shoulder, or more commonly these days, in basic shawls that can be purchased cheaply that are tied the same way. (Many...