Thank You Item# 3: My Storchenwiege Baby Wrap

Waiting for my ride at the bus stop with two-month old Baby N in the wrap

I purchased My Storchenwiege Leo red sling a week before Baby N was born. I bought it because I planned on breastfeeding and knew that I had to do it hands-free while doing other household chores. (This is one thing that living in Europe entails -- household chores hands-on + taking care of baby hands-on with no family or yaya* around to help out with the daily grind.)

I also saw it as something necessary so I can breastfeed discreetly in public.

I chose this brand because of the following reasons:
*Reviews said that the material is sturdy.
*It can be washed in the machine and placed in the dryer and still retain its form
*It doesn't snag easily unlike the stretchy materials f other baby wraps and slings
*It is made in a country beside Luxembourg (meaning cheaper shipping costs)
*The website had an english translation and the email correspondeces were also in english
*It came with a Hoppediz user guide that had complete step-by-step instructions on how to make the different ties (the user guide still intimidated me but an instructional video I found online helped break the ice).

There are many ways to tie it in order to carry a baby in different positions. I've only tried two so far: the kangaroo carry and the cradle carry. Between the two, I prefer the kangaroo carry.

My Storchenwiege baby wrap is one of my stay-at-home-mommy-in-europe essentials. It helps me keep Baby N sleeping soundly for an average of 2 hours, no matter where I go -- be it on the bus, going to the supermarket, picking up my son P from school, and even when going down to do the laundry or while working in the kitchen. Hmmm... I wonder if I can use it while playing Wii... Hahaha!

*yaya - is a stay-at-home household helper in the Philippines who helps take care of a baby