Here we are at Wears the Baby Wednesday again already! I am getting this post out late in the day. But hey, it’s STILL Wednesday, so it counts. Right?

This week I want to discuss something that has made my life much MORE CONVENIENT. Beyond babywearing, in general, utilizing a BACK CARRY has really helped me be able to do chores!

I take care of a property for a family friend, and I have to scoop the cat litter. At home, Au-teen is assigned this chore. But when I drive to Miami, it’s often just me and Twilli. This time, I decided to try to take photos, in the mirror, of the back carry in our red Twilli Pie Mei Tai.

It was quite a challenge to get a decent photo. But I thought this one, where you see Twilli looking at the camera was especially cute!

I discovered an even EASIER way to get her into the mei tai. Before, I laid the mei tai on the bed, laid Twilli on it, and then tried to tie the waist straps on, and then pull her up by the straps. It was a pain, but still easier than the more advanced “shoulder toss” method. (I’m still too chicken to do that one! Especially since we only have hard floors.) – Here are links to various instructions on back carry, front carry and more.

The other way is something like a “hip scoot” that I use for the Ergo. But I put the mei tai on, hanging in front as usual. (I just don’t tie the waist strap as tight as usual.) Then I put Twilli in and hold the shoulder straps up over her head. Then I rotate the whole thing, Twilli and all, to the back. I know it may be hard to visualize. I’ll do some videos soon.

I’m working on another Twilli Pie mei tai. Here are a few pics of it in progress.

I have had some sewing machine problems, so I got very delayed on this one. I think we’ll REALLY like it though! The inside/back is a yummy yellow chenille. It is SUPER SOFT! I’ve already made a little baby sized ribbon pillow that matches it. Twilli loves the pillow. So I am sure she’ll enjoy riding around in a mei tai with the softness up against her.

And one more thing… I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. BABYWEARING DADDIES ARE HOT! ;-D Here’s a shot of 21st Century Dad wearing Twilli in the BabyHawk mei tai, showing off the other Amy Butler print! They’re TOO CUTE!

Elliott has been grabbing the BabyHawk even more than the Ergo lately. He has yet to try a back carry though. (I guess I’m still ahead of the game! hehehe)

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT or send a link to your babywearing daddies! (If I get enough, we might just have to do a babywearing daddy mashup.)