A week back, we were breathing in fresh air, basking in the sun and exploring the hills. This was Rey’s fifth vacation and the second one to the hills.
13-20 Nov, 2017 Manali
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So a few of you asked me how we managed to explore and walk so much with a toddler. The answer is in the photos. We wore Rey whenever we went for long walks and excursions. It not only kept him warm, but also safe and secure and did not slow us down allowing us to walk as much as 10kms a day. Yes. We like walking! 🙂
A few also asked how baby-wearing was compared to a pram as an option for a toddler.
Well here are a few things to consider before deciding:
⚬ Where are you going. Hot and humid vs cold and windy. Weather plays an important role in determining how comfortable your baby will be in either.
⚬ Is it pram friendly – smooth ramps, easy access etc. It can be cumbersome carrying a pram or a stroller if you have to constantly pick it to shift gears or lanes.
⚬ Crowded or wide open places.
⚬ Will you be shuttling in and out of buildings – taking stairs/escalators or elevators
⚬ For how long will you be out and about.
⚬ Baby’s comfort – is the baby used to being worn or prefers the stroller
⚬ Baby’s schedule and nap time
⚬ Traveling light or with luggage
Its not a comprehensive list, but just a few points I quickly jotted down. Would love to hear from parents the points they ponder and consider that helps make the decision.
Seen wearing here Meh Dai from Soul Slings.
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Looking at the pictures, I can say he was very comfortable in it. And for sure he must be feeling cozy in the cold weather.
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adorable pics and ray is a darling …I agree in hills baby wearing can come really handy esp the warmth is unbeatable and nothing like carrying them for long walks without even feeling the weight
You have done a good check list to decide if to wear a sling or use a pram. A good sling is an important baby product.
Babywearing is a bliss while traveling. We are recently back from a vacation and babywearing has been an absolute blessing
Great points. Babywearing indeed helps on trips and excursions. Baby feels safe and cozy and is therefore less cranky.
Yes if we plan to walk baby wearing is very helpful.Loved the adorable baby pics.
Thats a great check list to keep. A good post at the right time.
We just got back from a hill station vacation too and couldn’t have managed without our Soul carrier!
Babywearing has proved to be a saviour for us too especially when we travelled last ! Can’t ever forget the ease we were at
he looks very comfortable in it. I used baby carriers extensively when my son was younger.
I absolutely loved the pictures. Between us, Daddy wears our little one too. Thanks for sharing the tips.
He looks so comfortable there…Baby wearing is a boon..
We swear by baby wearing. It’s so comfortable to handle a baby in it still keeping him comfortable. Your pictures clearly show how comfortable he is and the sleepy dust work 😊
Such adorable captures and little one looks really comfortable. Babywearing is such a blessing during outings.
Wow loved the pics and the baby carrier looks very very comfortable. Loved the pics 🙂