In the first three weeks or so of Olivia's life, I sported her around in a baby sling feeling so great that she was all snuggled up, womb-like against my body. Within a short time frame she became very agitated having to have her legs and arms all bundled in, not being able to see out.
This is where one of the hand-me-downs we received came in. The Baby Bjorn. What a fabulous invention! Like a back back (except on the front of your body....a front pack? whatever) it allows the baby's legs and arms to flail about. Small babies are supposed to face towards you as their necks aren't strong enough yet. Well, not our little peanut. She is determined to act like a big kid. She faces out, with her chin not far over the edge (a la Kilroy)and lets her head drop to the side when she falls asleep...all while still insisting to face outward.
We have found that this particular baby bjorn is missing the lumbar support so we are off to buy a new one with a lumbar support, knowing it will be put to good use.
As we walk along, Olivia chats away to passers by and kicks her legs "giddy-up" if you stop too long. This weekend Bill, Olivia, Barb and I went on a hike and she was so happy the whole time. Her cheeks nice and rosie. See the great pics Barb took with her camera?
Jennifer
