Podegi
Posted on April 28, 2008 by Orit Filed Under carrier info | Leave a Comment
Podegi is a Korean traditional baby carrier. Like Onbuhimo, the Japanese carrier, it is made from a rectangle piece of cloth with 2 straps coming out of the 2 upper angles. It’s great for moms who prefer to tie the carrier straps on their chest rather than on their shoulders. You can also tie them over the shoulders like Mei tai and Onbuhimo so it is a very versatile carrier, that can suit the different preferences of mom and dad, or even of the same person, regarding the center of weight.
Another great feature of this carrier, like the other asian carriers, is the possibility to place your baby high on your back so they can peep over your shoulder. Some babies will refuse to be back carried if placed any lower than that.
Pogedis come in a large variety of forms, some are wide enough to cover your body entirely, others are narrower and cover only baby’s body.
Though traditionally used mainly as a back carrier, it can be used in tummy to tummy position from birth, and on your hip (from about 6 months). Skilled moms can put baby on their back even before baby holds head firmly, but I would advise less skilled moms to wait with back carry until about 3-4 months at least.
10 reasons to own 10 carriers
Posted on April 25, 2008 by Orit Filed Under carrier reflections | Leave a Comment
I know many moms who own one, maybe 2 carriers. I know only a few who own more than that. But from my own experience, two carriers are the very minimum you need in order to be always comfortable and happy, and the more you have, the better.
1. Growing. As baby grows, his increasing weight may change your requirements from your carrier. You may want to switch from tummy to back, for instance, or from stretchy fabric to woven.
2. Hubby. Dads often have different preferences regarding the choice of the baby carrier. In most families it is the mom who uses the carrier most of the time, yet I often see moms who compromise in the choice of their carrier just because of dad’s preferences, instead of buying dad his own carrier.
3. Weather. In summer you might prefer lighter fabrics and carriers with as little fabric as possible, while in winter you may favor carriers with padding and warmer fabrics.
4. Changing. As baby develops, his preferences regarding carrying positions, time spent in the carrier as well as the number of times he asks to be get inside or outside during the day greatly change. While an infant may like to take long naps in a woven wrap, for instance, an ideal carrier for infants, a toddler might request to be carried for much shorter periods, and get in and out very often, which is much more comfortable in a pouch.
5. Laundry. Especially during winter, a spare carrier is essential while you wash and dry the dirty one.
6. Elimination Communication. If you happen to raise a diaper-free baby, several spare carriers are essential.
7. Health and safety. It is recommended to change carrying positions in order to avoid damage to your body. If you like slings, It may be advisable to use a symmetric carrier now and than; if you like tummy positions, it will do you good to switch to back carry sometimes.
8. Fashion. If your appearance matters to you, the carrier is no reason to neglect it. On the contrary, you may use it as another accessory.
9. Friends and relatives. Whenever you tire of one of your carriers, just pass it on to a friendwith a new baby! She will need her carrier collection just like you 
10. Whims. Having a baby doesn’t mean you must give up every little whim. If you simply feel like wearing a flowery sling one day and a black mei tai the next I say go for it!
Oh, and don’t forget- having several carrier doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money.
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