in my opinion is a sling baby carrier. These things are wonderful. http://www.mayawrap.com/ That gives you an idea, they are VERY handy for nursing. I also found as Alex got older that a Snugli/Bjorn sort of carrier; the ones that sit on the front of your body; was an invaluable tool for when I needed both arms but also needed to rock a baby to sleep or wanted to have bonding contact. My son and I have a very close relationship and I firmly believe we are so close because he was breastfed and spent a lot of time in the carrier on the front of my body. That is my one item that I would consider imperative. There is a company in Oregon that has come diaper covers that are VERY good if you are using cloth diapers. I will dig up the link if you are intersted, it has been almost 14 years, lol.
An imperative for breastfeeding
http://www.mayawrap.com/
That gives you an idea, they are VERY handy for nursing. I also found as Alex got older that a Snugli/Bjorn sort of carrier; the ones that sit on the front of your body; was an invaluable tool for when I needed both arms but also needed to rock a baby to sleep or wanted to have bonding contact.
My son and I have a very close relationship and I firmly believe we are so close because he was breastfed and spent a lot of time in the carrier on the front of my body. That is my one item that I would consider imperative. There is a company in Oregon that has come diaper covers that are VERY good if you are using cloth diapers. I will dig up the link if you are intersted, it has been almost 14 years, lol.