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Adaptive Wearing: Babywearing for Parents with Disabilities
Where: Baby K’tan Blog
What it’s about: This article explores how babywearing can be adapted for parents with disabilities. Joanna McNeilly shares how carriers can be more than just helpful—they can be essential tools for safe, connected caregiving.
How to Buy the Perfect Baby Carrier, According to the Experts
Where: Fatherly
What it’s about: This article offers expert advice on selecting the right baby carrier. Joanna McNeilly shares insights on the importance of proper fit and support, helping parents make informed choices for comfortable and safe babywearing.
A Wrap and a Sling, and the Baby Is Plugged In
Where: The New York Times
What it’s about: This piece dives into the growing popularity of babywearing among modern parents. It touches on style, functionality, and the shift toward closer, more responsive caregiving through baby carriers.
Training the Next Generation of Babywearing Educators
Where: Babywearing The Magazine
What it’s about: This interview highlights how CBWS began, what’s shaped its growth, and how it’s helping build a future where certified babywearing educators are a part of every community.
The First Seven Years Podcast
Where: YouTube
What it’s about: Joanna filmed this episode in March 2025. It will be linked here as soon as it’s posted. In the meantime, you can check out the podcast channel to explore other episodes.
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Baby Wrap 101
Where: The New York Times
What it’s about: This article explores the rising trend of babywearing in New York City, highlighting how parents are embracing wraps and slings for both practicality and bonding. It offers insights into the cultural shift towards hands-free parenting and the growing community supporting this movement.
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The Best Baby Wraps and Slings
Where: The New York Times Wirecutter
What it’s about: This review rounds up top-rated wraps and slings, comparing comfort, fit, and everyday use. It includes insights from multiple experts and offers practical tips for parents looking for the right carrier.
Featured Media Coverage
WCBI: More Parents Working Out and Going to Work with Babies On Board
A news segment showing babywearing at the gym and the office.
Baby K’tan Blog: Adaptive Wearing
On inclusive options for caregivers with different needs.
WCAX: More Parents Ditching Strollers and Wearing Babies
A Vermont-based story on the rise of babywearing.
Birthful Podcast: Babywearing Episode
A conversation exploring babywearing benefits and practical tips.
Patreon: Early Access Podcast – Babywearing
A special podcast release discussing early babywearing insights.
Fatherly: How to Buy the Best Baby Carrier or Wrap
Tips for selecting the right carrier, including CBWS input.
Ensemble Magazine: “On the Move” Feature (p.35)
A lifestyle magazine piece highlighting babywearing in motion.
Baby Tula Blog: Creating the Free-to-Grow Carrier
Behind the scenes of designing a carrier that grows with baby.
JPOSNA: Babywearing & Pediatric Orthopedics
A scholarly article on babywearing and pediatric hip development.
EEMAC: Meilleurs Écharpes pour BĂ©bĂ© (French)  unfortunately the website is not working anymoreÂ
A French-language roundup of the best wraps and baby carriers.
Audio Digest: Hip Dysplasia and Babywearing (PDF)
Archived educational PDF on hip health and safe carrier use.
