2 Pouches 1 Toddler

A simple trick if you have two pouches and a heavy toddler is to wear your little one with 2 pouches. It kind of mimicks a wrap and will help distribute the weight over your two shoulders.

I have purposedly chosen contrasting fabric, hoping that the two pouches are obvious


This is how it will look from the back

As you can see, it is still very important to practise the same principles as you would with one pouch... just repeat what you are already doing with one pouch.

• ensure that the fabric is still wide open and not scrunching up to your neck
• ensure fabric is well spread out across your back

The above can also be done with the ring slings, only you have to have mastered adjusting the rails before you try it.

Possible positions with 2 pouches/ring slings... tummy to tummy, hip carry and back carry (with help of another adult for putting toddler in and taking toddler out).

Happy Experimenting and Happy Babywearing!

Ok ok... don't get over excited with the word "Experimenting". Please ALWAYS experiment with care. You might want to try new carries near a bed or other soft landings if you are unsure.

Adjustable Pouches

Have you heard of adjustable pouches? Do you know what they are? Well, just do a Google search and you will find that adjustable pouches can be a tempting find for a pouch sling lover! (I would love to put a pic here but I am not into stealing pics from the Internet)

Simply put, the adjustable pouch is your favourite pouch, but ADJUSTABLE! Now, wasn't a great drawback for pouch slings are that they aren't adjustable? And, no... we are not talking about the hybrid ring slings with a short adjustable tail. This is still very much a pouch sling where, once adjusted, there's no fuss with buckles, rings etc.

Are they all good? From reviews and researches, well, let's just say that I have not found one that is really tempting enough for me to try on. Probably because I can sew my own pouches, I am taking my time to find the ultimate adjustable pouch system that is comfortable.

I stress a lot on comfort. Out of the many ways to adjust a pouch... snaps... hook & loop... zippers... I imagined that hook & loop should be the best when it comes to "not feel a thing" but will it actually last and will it actually be safe enough. Knowing hook & loop from my CD experience... I must say that I doubt it will last. Unless, there are special hook & loop designed to last? IS there such a thing, to begin with?

It's election day!

I simply couldn't believe it's election time again. While I am not really a very political person, I still remember the fear in me during the last elections. That was the very first election that had me interested. Before then, I just didn't bother.

Why was the last so interesting? And, why the fear? Guess I am just one of those people who are afraid of what changes it will bring with a new PM and all. In more ways than one, I must say that I am all into the new PM's way of focusing on the little things in life... such as better public service, better public transportation etc. Well, I am in no big business to see it from the other point of view but I am just a plain o' citizen who takes the bus... who needs to pay taxes... who needs to get a passport done.... and with these, I saw changes that I like ;)

Riding in a car, passing all those election banners... asking for votes... DH made a comment which could not be more true... "Malaysians way of trying to win over in an election is to highlight what the other party cannot do instead of highlighting what they themselves can do"... how true is that? Instead of promising better hopes, they try to belittle the others...

Anyway, whatever the changes, guess we'll just have to live it through. After all, the only thing that's constant is changes.

Rare, am I?

It has been awhile since I last visited Blogthings. I may have a hundred blog ideas in my head but I am just not in the mood for blogging today.... just in the mood for reading blogs. It's just one of those days where words simply could not describe my feelings. It's been a rainy day, after all.

Anyway, dropped by Blogthings to find if I am rare...

Your Personality is Very Rare (ESTP)

Your personality type is dominant, driven, poised, and self-aware. Only about 5% of all people have your personality, including 3% of all women and 6% of all men You are Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

It is somewhat me. For you who knows me, what do you think?