The first time walking to school by yourself, the first solo long-distance train journey, and the first time taking your baby out of the house. Three of the most anxious journeys ever undertaken!
Is her head straight? Is there too much pollution? That dog looks aggressive! Did I remember to bring house keys? Is the sling secure? Have ambulances always been so ear-splittingly loud? Why hasn’t she woken up, that was loud!
Ok, so it wasn’t that bad – it was actually really nice. (And technically she has been outside for a few minutes on the way home from the hospital but that doesn’t count!) We’d been in a bit of a bubble for the first few days so it was nice to get out of the house.
The sling is a Caboo Close – one of five different slings we’ve been given by very generous friends, family and colleagues (second hand is the way to go!). It’s made from lengths of jersey fabric to keep the baby snuggled tightly against your chest and is very comfortable. The combination of body heat and walking motion sent Ava off to sleep almost instantly and she stayed like that even after we got home. See model posing below.
We started off slow; walking a few blocks then coming home. I was so achy during the last few weeks of being pregnant that it was probably the furthest I’d walked since then!
It does take watching a couple of YouTube videos to figure out how to arrange the straps and baby limbs but it’s worth it.
I’ve taken her out in it a couple of times since and we’ve gone further afield – it still knocks her out completely and keeps me warm and toasty too!
The Caboo Close slings are actually 5% off at Kiddiecare at the moment (I’m not being paid for this post, promise!) and come recommended by me 🙂
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