Carry MI Baby

Hello Reader, As I sit here writing this morning, things are a little.....chaotic as they tend to be on holiday weeks. Unfortunately the chaos this week looks like both of my kids being sick. Not just a stuffy nose sick though. We have an ear infection and strep throat going on so no one is feeling good and no one is sleeping. Oof. So, for this week's email, I want to chat with you about how baby carriers can support your little's while they are sick, because at least for my kids they are in...

Hello Reader, I was thinking this week about my very first holiday season as a parent. I didn’t realize how much those gatherings would stretch me. The house was full, the lights were bright, and everyone was so excited to meet the baby… but the only place my little one felt safe was in the carrier. I remember trying to get comfortable on the couch while relatives talked around me, but my baby kept startling at every new voice and every sudden burst of laughter. The second I tucked them into...

Hello Reader, The first winter I wore a baby, I thought I had it all figured out. We were deep into those cozy newborn days, and I’d gotten into a rhythm: stretchy wrap tied before we left the house, coat zipped over both of us, baby tucked in tight and warm. It felt like magic. No fumbling in the parking lot. No baby screaming in a cold car seat. Just simple, connected movement. I’d park the car, pop baby in, and head into the coffee shop or library with ease. I didn’t even have to take my...

Carry MI Baby | October 28, 2025 Part 2: Babywearing in Michigan Winter How to keep baby warm INSIDE your coat Hello Reader, I’ve been enjoying walks this week with baby tucked in the coat as the frost has rolled in. The cold hasn’t stopped us from getting out for beautiful fall hikes—the leaves and the light have been...chef’s kiss. As the temperature drops, I always find myself rethinking our routines. What layers actually work? How do I keep baby warm without both of us overheating? After...

Carry MI Baby | October 16, 2025 Babywearing in Cold Weather What you need to know as we move into Winter in Michigan Hello Reader, This morning as I went to drop my oldest off at school, I had to pull out my coat for the first time this season. The crisp fall air today made me think: how am I going to keep my baby warm this fall and winter while babywearing? As anyone who has spent a winter in Michigan knows, the weather can be quite unpredictable and can change by the location and the hour....