a streetcar named mei tai
Today Eli and I drove to the big city they call Toronto to meet Andrea and Catamo for shopping fun. We've been a couple of times as a new family, but this time we were without daddio (since he has to, you know, work). I drove and parked at Sarah's just off of Roncesvalles and took the streetcar over to Yonge. There was no way that I was going to bring my stroller along (I don't even really like using a stroller to begin with), and so I didn't. My heart belongs to babywearing.
With a strategically packed backpack and diaper bag, our gorgeous Freehand mei tai carrier (yay ebay!) and the TTC tokens Rob found in his change jar, we were off!
Even thought I look a little bit ridiculous, I was really quite comfortable - and never once did I wish I brought the stroller. (What about for shopping you ask? The Eaton Centre provides complimentary stroller loans in case I want to try on some clothes - and my maman body is definitely ready for some new clothes!)
I'm excited to spend the next couple of days with my sister and my mom.
ps. If you've never tried a Mei Tai carrier - I recommend it! The best of both worlds between a wrap and structured (without any annoying plastic buckles).
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sound like a good thing. Sure to buy it if i have a second baby. Hmmm….salute you for being strong enough to carry so many things
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Love this post. Makes me laugh! Love your labelling of the photo and of course how non-Torontonian you look in it. However, I am wondering why there is only one arrow to Eli’s lunch, because I happen to know that not ALL of his lunch was in that baggie:) You must be more city girl than country girl, because you didn’t come properly prepared for a walk in the woods the other day, but you are WELL equipped for an adventure on a street car (paint brush, really?!). Also, love love, love the title of this blog post. Makes me want to yell LiiiiNDSAAAAAAY (in a deep voice like Stanley when he yells “Stella!”). Miss you!
Super mom strikes again!
sure wish i had a carrier.
love it!
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Prepared for anything! I love it! Eli looks so comfy too.
Awesome picture, but my back hurts just thinking about doing this myself. Although Eli really looks comfy.
I love baby wearing. A Mei Tai is one type of carrier I haven’t tried. I love my ERGO Organic and Sport, but the buckles can be a little annoying at times.
PS I also LOVE Phase 10! :)
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WOW, you are super mommy! That is a lot to carry:)
I love my Mai tai type carrier! My favorite for a new baby is a wrap, but once they gain head control the Mai tai is the way to go!
You look great – but did it take you about 2 hours to get ready?? :) lol
heehe. Thanks everyone!
Even though you do look like you have wayyyyyy too much on, I think you have everything strategically placed so you balance out!
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I didn’t do much babywearing with my first baby, but now that he is 3 years old and I’m expecting another baby, I’m looking forward to using them much more this time around! I’ve acquired a wrap and a soft-structured carrier (but not a mei tai!) and can’t wait to try them out. I imagine that with a second baby they will be incredibly helpful since I’ll have a 3 year old to chase around too. I’m not a big fan of the stroller either. I think it can be such a pain!
You are prepared for almost anything!!
haha, wow, that is a lot of baggage to not have in a stroller. When I use my carrier I try to carry the least amount of additional baggage.