I was just sitting here trying to remember the last time I wrapped LO. She is 22 months, and it was in January on vacation at the beach.
It seems like when I am at home she doesn't want to be wrapped, or there isn't much of an opportunity. I work during the week and DH is a SAHD so he does the shopping and errands. On the weekends I usually just hang out with LO to get some quality time and relaxation. I think if we went for a hike or to the zoo or museum I would take my shorty. But I'm not sure if I ever see myself wrapping her in a DH or using one of my longer wraps. Kinda makes me sad!
When do you wrap your toddler?
Re: when do you wrap your toddler?
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big brother 5/30/10 * cp 4/27/12 * little sister 2/25/13
We've been using slings or shorty wraps for months now. Ari goes through phases of wanting to be worn for up to 30 mins daily or not at all for weeks. I do have an SSC otw for our afternoon walk - he wants to walk but can't do it the whole way. Back carries are really most comfortable for me right now & he doesn't have patience for even RUB now. I have mastered a sling/rebozo back carry but the one shoulder thing while pregnant sucks.
I'll wrap DD1 when she's super cranky or throwing a tantrum. It always calms her down.
Same with DD2, but I'll also wrap her if we're walking around somewhere and she's sleepy and doesn't want to sit in the stroller.
Man, it's been... awhile since I wrapped DS. I honestly can't remember the last time we broke out a wrap.
However, my ring sling is still getting a good bit of love. We used that just yesterday. My mei tai is also still getting some use for longer walks. I like a brisk walk when exercising the dog, and DS walks too slow. So I throw him on my back for those. He * usually* doesn't protest.
I just have to say that I wrapped LO last night before bed and we went for a walk and it was great. Short enough for her to enjoy it, but long enough to calm her down a bit before bedtime.