Favorite Baby-Wearing Wraps
Written by Lily Cecere, postpartum doula supporting families in Bucks County & Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
As a postpartum doula, one of the struggles I hear about most often is, “I can’t lay my baby down without her crying”. Baby-wearing is an often overlooked soothing method, that keeps baby close to you and allows your hands to stay free.
*This blog post is not sponsored
Unsure of where to start?
I’ve compiled a list of tried-and-true baby wearing wraps to fit any parent’s needs.
Need some confidence?
I love this youtube channel for tips and reviews on all things baby-wearing.
Hot Tip:
Join a local baby-wearing group on Facebook for additional tips and buy/borrow opportunities.
Best All Around
My Favorites and Why
Solly Baby: I love this wrap because it is perfect for even the tiniest babies. The soft, stretchy material allows you to adjust the wrap to support your unique body and baby. It is best for contact naps and long wears.
Tula Free-To-Grow: This carrier is my absolute favorite for going out and about. The support it provides is so comfortable and I love how adjustable it is.
Wildbird Ring Sling: A ring sling is something that women have used for centuries. It can be used from the time your baby is an infant, all the way up until they are a toddler. This is best for quick baby-wearing since you don’t have to worry about straps and buckles.
Best on a Budget
Postpartum Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Written by Lily Cecere, postpartum doula supporting families in Bucks County & Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Looking for the perfect gift for the new mama in your life? Look no further! Here is a curated list of gifts she will be sure to love.
Happy Holidays!
As a postpartum doula and friend to many mamas, I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that focus on HER (not just the baby).
When a baby arrives, there is often no shortage of cuddles, gifts, and visits spent fawning over them and their newborn squish. People tend to neglect the fact that the mother is new too- and she needs to be held even more than her baby.
Shifting the focus of your visit from allllll about the baby, to the mother’s needs, is one of the most impactful things you can do as a friend or family member.
Read below to see my Amazon favorites🎁
Gift a new mama with a warm cup of her favorite coffee, a new mug, and a peaceful moment of chatting with you about whatever is on her mind. You might ask her about her birth story, how she’s feeling physically, or what she needs help with the most during this time.
Alternative Ideas:
Write her a letter of encouragement & add a gift card to her favorite beauty store!
Volunteer your TIME. Whether it’s taking her out to brunch, watching the baby while she naps/showers, or helping her with laundry, your gift of time will not go unnoticed
Buy some paper plates, her favorite drink, and a gift card to a food delivery service.
Purchase a gift card for a house cleaning service.
Have a custom piece of jewelry made with her baby’s name or birth stone.
Arrange a simple bouquet of flowers and buy her favorite chocolates.
Amazon Favorites:
Ways To Entertain Your Toddler While Nursing Your Infant
Written by Lily Cecere, postpartum doula supporting families in Bucks County & Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Breastfeeding a newborn while you have a toddler who experiences major FOMO is not easy. For one, you’re likely already feeling touched-out and overstimulated. Toys are everywhere, yet your toddler finds nothing more interesting than his mama who needs some personal space. Here are some ways to get your toddler in on the fun🤪
The nursing basket:
Find a colorful basket or bin of any size that can be the designated “(your child’s name)’s basket”. This basket is only to be used when it is time for mama to feed baby. Hide it away for the rest of the day (this keeps things exciting).
Things to include:
A coloring book & box of crayons
A puzzle
A busy book/board
Amazon: Montessori Busy Board Book for Toddlers
Amazon: Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers
Doodle Board
Charades cards
Amazon: Charades Cards for Kids
Stacking peg board
Amazon: Montessori Stacking Peg Board 33 Piece Set
A baby doll/ stuffed animal and fake baby bottle
Toddlers LOVE to feel included. So the more ways we can include them, the better. It can be as simple as asking them to get you your water cup, a burp cloth for the baby, or even inviting them to “feed”🍼 their own baby doll or stuffed animal.
Reminder❤️: You can ADORE your children and still crave a moment alone. You can want to breastfeed, and feel touched out. You may snap at your children when you’re feeling overstimulated, but it does not make you a bad mother. You are human. You are not a failure if you ask for help. It is BRAVE to recognize when you need support, and even braver to accept that help. You’ve got this mama!