https://misstravelgirl.com/?p=1257 Rachel's Travel Journey Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:25:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 https://misstravelgirl.com/?p=1257#comment-164 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:42:29 +0000 http://Thisafternoon,Iwentoutonanadventurousexploration!AsImenti#comment-164 The wraps and scarves used by the women illustrate an important point, I believe– and that is that Americans and western culture in general uses a lot of “gadgetry” which isn’t necessarily best in order to bond with a child! I used Maya wrap slings, made with guatamalan fabric, for my babies and toddlers. I lived in them, really. I couldn’t live without them once I got used to them! Babies are more content when carried in the grocery store or at the park. We hiked a lot with the kids in Colorado, and Elliot always rode in a sling. Children who are with the adult and talking with them also benefit from the language acquisition– especially kids with cochlear implants! I guess what I’m saying is that i love the pics of the native fabrics… and they make me nostalgic for babywearing, which is something that I believed wholeheartedly in and practiced!

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