Storch wrap, anyone?

Here I am... a new storchenwiege Inka Wrap. Portugal is nice and sunny this time of the year, but I can't wait to go travel and carry babies from all over the world.

These are the mothers who came to say good-bye. One of these girls is actually not even a mother yet (in the pink dress - Sofia), but can you believe it? She stayed in Moçambique and learned "live" the benefits of babywearing, and is always helping to spread the news! In the photos you can also see baby Alex and Rafa.

Thanks Lidia, Sofia, Paulo, Cesar (taking the photo) and Zelia (butterfly) for being there with me in Lisbon, Portugal and for saying ciao. I still have no idea where I will go next so stay tuned and I will let you all know soon!

-Inka - making babies happy!

Marvelous Maryland, USA

What a fun weekend! Hey, there I am, second from the left. I must be very comfortable, because baby Bell is fast asleep in there!!

I spent Saturday at the pavilion in Frederick Maryland, USA. The Birthing Circle event was so much fun. There was a walk to promote breastfeeding, lots of raffles and prizes, and even music. It was a very HOT day, but the people kept cool with lots of cold water.
I got to share the day with other wraps, ring slings, Mei Tai's, and even an Onbuhimo!

There were even dads carrying their babies around!! I love to get used by dads as well as moms, even grandparents and caregivers. It was so fun to see so many babywearing parents in one place.

There were parents and babies from the local NINO group there to see me and try me on. And some moms-to-be came to learn about their birthing options, and got to try on some carriers from the vendors who were there as well!

It's hard for me to understand, but some people actually like to carry their babies in carriers other than wraps!! If you want to learn more about different types of baby carriers, you can see information about me and others at The Babywearer.

Well, I'm told I have to go back into the stuffy plastic bag again now, ugh!! Karen tells me it will not be for too long, and when I get out again I will be at a new home with more babies to carry, yeah!!!
So long for now, come back to find out where I go next...
Keep on carrying,
Black Pepper

Out of the Box

Finally I am Out of the Box!!

On July first I was folded, put into a plastic bag, and then a dark box. From the queasy feelings I have been having, I was either on a boat or plane for a long time. Today I stopped moving and all of a sudden I could see light!!

Oh, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Black Pepper. I am a Bara Barn knot shawl (otherwise known as a short wrap or Rebozo) from Sweden. I am black with a beautiful purple stripe running down one side, and I am 2.75 meters long (that is 9 feet for you Americans!).

I am told that I will get to travel the world, going to different babywearing and NINO groups to help promote the art of babywearing. What better life could a sling ask for, I was made to carry babies!! I feel so honored to be able to get to carry so many.

Karen (the nice lady who let me out of the box) says this weekend I will make my debut by traveling to Frederick, Maryland, USA to attend the Birthing Circle festival. I hope to see many other types of slings there too!! I snuck a quick carry in with baby Bell and her big brother Austin before going (they are so cute).

I hope you come back and read about my adventures in Maryland and all over the world, and maybe we will get to meet in person someday soon.

Keep on Babywearing,

Black Pepper