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8 Babywearing Accessories that You Should Know About

Babywearing is all the rage and is beneficial for both mom and baby. Here are 8 babywearing accessories you need to complete your baby carrier!

8 Babywearing Accessories that You Should Have

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If you wear your babies you know just how wonderful it is! I didn’t wear Sophia much as a baby, but my carrier was a lifesaver with Moreaya. I was able to wear my newborn so I could still be hands on with Sophia who was just 19 months old when her baby sister came along.

Although carriers often are at the forefront of the babywearing conversations, today I’m sharing 8 accessories that you should definitely know about. Some of the babywearing accessories have been around for awhile, so you probably know all about them, but some are new on the market. While you may think they aren’t necessities, they’ll make your babywearing experience even better – for both you and your little one.

8 Babywearing Accessories You Should Know About

Infant Insert

Although some baby carriers and wraps can be used with newborns, others recommend waiting until your baby is about 15 pounds and has good head control. If you only want to invest in one baby carrier, you’ll definitely need to purchase an infant insert.

Teething Pads

This is an accessory that I simply wouldn’t ever pass up.  Teething pads, also known as drool pads or sucking pads, work well on both soft structured carriers and mei tais… anything with straps that little babies and teething toddlers like to chew on.

Chewing on the straps of the carriers can cause discoloration and just isn’t too pretty on those gorgeous carriers. So, a great way to accessorize the look of your carrier is also a great way to protect it!

Hood

Some soft structured carriers have a built-in hood, others don’t. A hood is a great accessory for when your child is napping and extra privacy.

Baby Carrier Cover – babyWAWL

This is the newest addition to my babywearing stash, but probably one of the best.  I am seriously in love with the babyWAWL and can’t believe the simplicity and genius of baby carrier covers.

babyWAWL means Baby Wear All Winter Long and with this product, you definitely can! Simply put, it’s a panel of lightweight Polar Tech Fleece with an outer layer of Gore-Tex to keep the warmth inside. Since this post, babyWAWLs have been discontinued, but you can find alternatives on Amazon.

5.  Stuff Sack

A stuff sack is a great addition to any stash as well, because it helps keep your carrier neat and tidy while protecting it at the same time. I also find that it’s easier to take my carrier along because it’s more compact and travel friendly!

6.  Baby Carrier Packs

Although you might think this is similar to the Stuff Sack, the pack I’m referring to serves a different purpose.  

When you’re babywearing, even though you’re hands-free, you may need some extra space to stuff your belongings.  Some carriers offer packs that attach to the carriers to give you some extra space for your stuff.

7.  Waist Extenders

Waist extenders are available in most soft structured carriers to make them truly a One-Size-Fits-All carrier.

8.  Mini Baby Carriers – Doll Carriers

Last, but certainly not least… we don’t want to leave out our future babywearers!  Some wrap and carrier companies, along with WAHMs, have started making doll carriers to encourage the babywearing habit early on!

These are a great addition to your stash and make a fabulous sibling gift when a new baby is born into your babywearing family!

Are you worrying about your babywearing accessories budget? I know, it can get so fun accessorizing your baby carriers with all these extras, but just keep in mind that that all these fun babywearing accessories aren’t things you need immediately to babywear so buy them as you can.

Another great idea is to add them to your Baby Registry! If you have Prime, you’ll be able to buy them at a discount!

Amazon Baby Registry

What’s your favorite Babywearing Accessory?
Did you learn about any new Accessories from the post?

Jo

Sunday 23rd of February 2014

I love Poppi beads - which are similar to the suck pads but are a clip on string of cotton crocheted beads on elastic, sewn over on the ends and knotted between each bead. It distracts bubs and is great for them to teeth on.

nicole

Monday 21st of October 2013

LOOOOOOOVEEE IT that orange one is so cool!

Cassandra Eastman

Monday 21st of October 2013

Thanks for sharing all these accessories, I had no idea there were so many for baby carriers. The suck pads would be great, and the mini carriers are adorable!

Heather

Monday 21st of October 2013

Love how warm it keeps everyone!

Ashley F

Monday 21st of October 2013

The BabyWAWL is such a wonderful idea! We lived in AZ when we wore our little girl the most so did not need it, but now that we live in Illinois, we may need something like this next time around.