The second in a series of different kinds of baby carriers, we’ll talk about: Wraps: Knit (stretchy) Wrap: Probably the simplest-constructed, most traditional baby carrier out there, a wrap is a long piece of fabric, oftentimes with a center marker, that is wrapped in a variety of ways around the wearer to achieve a variety of holds. Very versatile. Different ties will create different carries. Knit wraps are stretchy and great for newborns, but can become quite saggy once the baby weighs more than about 15 pounds. -Knit wrap examples: Moby Wrap, Sleepy Wrap (now Boba Wrap) Woven Wrap: The sa ..read more

A guest post by Andrea of Baby Steps Preschool   “Were you planning a trip with your baby?” If so, then you're probably worried about your baby's safety. And that's good. You should be. Nonetheless, traveling as a family can be a fun and rewarding experience. Taking small children with you on trips can be easier than when they're at home with the proper preparation. Why travel with your baby? Traveling with your baby can seem surprising, but it is possible. If you are going to do it, you will want to be as prepared as possible. After all, you have a little one who needs your help and att ..read more

This post originally appeared on OffRoadDiscovery.com   “Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives.” -Thomas Berry Winter can be a challenging season for anyone. Add small kids to the mix and getting out can seem daunting if not impossible at times. Just like many aspects of life with kids making a routine can make it easier to get outside in the cold and snow. I’ll be honest, we aren’t hard core into routines but implementing a few outdoor focused routines has made getting outside easier on the parents (therefore easie ..read more

A guest post by Marae of Brave Free Travel (Instagram)   "Summer is here, and many of us are eager to start our family travels..." Some of us with more than one kid - and so it is for this reason I’d love to share some plane travel tips. Plane travel can be very intimidating for new parents, especially for long flights. It’s no secret babies are unpredictable and toddlers…. Well… there needs to be a new word. During the past 2 years of our daughter's life, we have traveled to over 10 countries, and taken well over 100 flights. Flights can be stressful for the regular traveler, let alone ..read more

A guest post by Stephanie McNulty (Instagram)   “You can kiss those backpacking adventures good-bye now that you have a baby.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these words over the years. As a mom of two extremely competent backpackers and one accomplished backpacking baby, I’m proud to tell you that those words couldn’t be more wrong. Embarking on a backpacking trip with a baby evokes a lot of emotions for parents. Excitement over sharing adventures with your little one, nervousness about what to expect, and even some anxiety over all the unknowns. I’ve been backpacking with m ..read more

This post originally appeared on WildTalesOf.com   “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” Rachel Carson Challenge and Toddlers Like most young tots, our daughter Georgia asserts her opinion and pushes the boundaries. Of course packed in with all that frustrating behavior are moments of pure joy, great accomplishment, and immense pride. However, when we’re in the thick of it, it can be hard to remember that, “this too shall ..read more

This post originally appeared on TheBigToDoList.com   When a soon-to-be parent is preparing to welcome a tiny new member to their family, we begin to gather items we think we’ll need to take care of that baby. While some of these gadgets end up being ridiculous wastes of money (wipes warmers, anyone?), there are several pieces of baby gear that will become your new best friends and lifesavers in this amazing and demanding adventure of parenthood. A carrier is one of these must-have baby items, and when I was approached to test out an Onya Baby carrier, my good friend and guest writer for ..read more

This post originally appeared on AdventurousParents.com I have just spent the last year of my life using baby carriers of all kinds – everything from wraps and slings to soft carriers and framed backpacks. After much trial and error, my favorite babywearing option is a soft, yet durable carrier with thick, backpack-like straps and good support for the little one. The Onya Baby Outback ($139 USD) is one such carrier, and in some aspects of baby wearing, takes the cake thanks to a unique feature. In the winter of 2014, my husband and I spent ten weeks in the South Pacific with our one-year-old ..read more

This post originally appeared on BornToBeAdventurous.com   I am excited to share with you a new carrier that I have recently come across called: The Onya Baby Pure A company with values that I can stand behind I am going to start by saying that my absolute favourite thing that I learned about the company Onya is that they are a Conservation Alliance Member. In fact, they are the first company to be accepted that is not an outdoors company. What does this mean? Essentially they are committed to helping fund projects that “protect wild places for their habitats and recreation values.” Now ..read more

This post originally appeared on TheInspiredHome.com   Why a Baby Carrier is a MUST HAVE for me Having babies and raising children is one of life’s biggest adventures. Finding my balance with three kids has been tricky. Fulfilling everyone’s needs simultaneously feels like a juggling act. Some days fly past in the blink of any eye, the kids are all happy, and I think to myself “I’ve totally got this!” While other days drag on, with everyone whining a lot and crying for seemingly no reason. Those are the days I wonder what I am doing. Jake and I love the outdoors. We both grew up playing ..read more