Everyone knows how much I love babywearing, so people always ask me which baby carrier is my favorite. I have a couple of ring slings, two pouch type slings, an Ergo carrier and a Moby wrap.

I always encourage moms to try a few different types out and choose the one (or ones) that you and your baby like. Yes, babies have opinions about this- my baby doesn’t like the one my older son loved! As long as the baby isn’t facing out (which provides too much stimulation and does not offer the baby the comfort of retreating into the parent to shut out the confusing world), his chin isn’t tucked into his chest and you don’t feel any discomfort in your neck, shoulders or back, then it just comes down to preference. I like each one for different reasons and at different times.

Currently at three months, my favorite is the Moby Wrap . It’s hard to figure out how to use, but it is worth the effort. Get another mom to show you or ask someone at a baby boutique. That’s what I did after weeks of frustration trying to make it work. I love that thing. And to think it once ended up in the trash chute.

Recently when my husband was out of town I put the baby in the Moby and cooked dinner, fed my 3 year old, washed the dishes, gave the 3 year old a haircut, nail trimming, and bath, loaded him into his pj’s, read him 2 books and got him into bed all while my 3 month old slept peacefully in his wrap.

And as I discovered yesterday at the playground, I can play too while wearing him!

Who needs a baby swing when you’ve got one of these?

I’m lucky enough to have found a local store that carries one of my favorite clothing lines for children, but they also have a great, recently redesigned website.

Tea Collection has some great new clothes for back to school.

Here are some of my absolute favorites:

For girls, I love the Marimba dresses! The Marimba Mini Dress is inspired by the marimba musical instrument and was developed in southern Mexico and northern Guatemala. The dress is made of cotton jersey, machine washable and has unique and beautiful tones.

For boys, the Diez Stripe Jacket is definitely a staple item for the back to school season. This stylish striped jacket is 100% cotton, machine washable and is inspired by Mexico’s declaration of freedom in 1810.

I also love the collection of kid’s books. Going to School in India has captivating photographs and an engaging story tell the tales of real children going to school across this vibrant and exciting country. This book is a great way to get your special students excited about the upcoming school year.

Best of all, proceeds from the book sales benefit the Global Fund for Children!

Hope you find some great buys!

My 6 week old baby is generally pretty happy, but he does have those hours at the end of the day. Those hours when he’s most likely trying o process all of the stimulation from the day and the things that usually comfort him- walking, rocking, nursing- don’t.

The only thing that calms him down is the stability ball. It’s the craziest thing actually, because he can be pretty upset and the minute I sit on that ball to bounce with him in my arms he is instantly soothed.

As I said before, I have a love/hate relationship with that ball, but if it means calming my fussy baby, I’ll do whatever it takes.

Click here to see which ball I recommend.