“Now that my son is 7 months old I absolutely love my Ergo, especially now that I don’t have to use the insert, but I have just one problem. I still struggle clicking the chest buckle closed when wearing him on my front. Is there anything I can do to make it a little easier.”

Well I have to agree that sometimes I feel like a contortionist while trying to close the chest strap of the Ergo Baby Carrier. Here is what I do to make it easier. I loosen the chest strap almost entirely. Then I hold my son to my chest while I pull the shoulder straps on. When I reach over my shoulder to grab the chest strap, I use one hand to click it into place. Having extra slack on the chest strap is what does the trick. Once it is clicked in place, tighten as much as you need to keep your baby snug and secure to your chest.

As always we love to hear from you, so send us a question at info@lastellablu.com or leave a comment below. Happy babywearing!

While your twins are young, a Moby Wrap is our favorite choice. You can wear the wrap throughout the day and carry one or both babies in the newborn cradle hold.  A baby wrap provides maximum support and evenly distributes the weight across your shoulders and back.

If you want to carry one baby in the carrier at a time, a pouch or ring sling is a good choice. A pouch is faster to put on and great if you need to get one baby settled quickly while you soothe your fussy one in your arms. Since ring slings are adjustable they can be tightened and may be more secure for some types of carries.

Once your twins have head control, you can easily use two pouches or ring slings to carry them on your hip. Wear the slings on opposite shoulders.You can also carry one baby on your front and the other on your back with a combination of baby carriers such as an ERGO Baby Carrier, wrap, and mei tai.

 Go ahead and experiment to find the best fit for you and your twins. What works for one parent might be different for another, but rest assured there are plenty of options for carrying your twins. Please let us know if discover another way to carry your twins and we will post them on our blog to help other moms!

Please take the time to read all instructions and watch any dvd’s that might be provided with your baby carrier. It may be intuitive to place your baby in the carrier, but there is a lot to learn from the instruction manuals. Remember each type of carrier is different, and the instructions will give you tips to make sure you are using the carrier correctly and safely. The instructions will also show you the age appropriate way to carry your baby and help alleviate frustration.

If you just received your first baby carrier, you might feel a little intimidated about starting to use it. You have a precious little baby that seems fragile, and now you are not quite sure where to start. Don’t worry, you are not the first parent to feel like this, and with a little bit of practice, you will be on your way to babywearing.

Try using a heavy doll or stuffed animal that is about the size of your baby. Watch yourself in a mirror while first trying out a new baby carrier. Sit down or get support from your partner when learning back carries. Walk around the house. What happens when you bend over? Does your baby carrier swing away from your body? If so you will need to support your baby when doing those kinds of movements or tighten the straps/fabric if appropriate. Make sure you have the correct size. This will ensure your baby is close to you and secure. When using the cradle position, make sure you don’t bump your babies head while moving through tight spaces.

All in all, using a baby carrier is not that difficult. Be aware of your movements and your baby. Remember all you need is a little practice!