Toddler Wearing: Parents Have Many Reasons For Carrying Bigger Kids

Like extended breastfeeding, toddler wearing seems to raise a lot of eyebrows. People wonder if toddlers are too old or too heavy to be carried by their parents in slings or carriers. But, for some parents, wearing their child into the toddler years offers a lot of benefits.

Just check out these #toddlerwearing posts from Instagram.

I think he really hates going for walks 😜 #tulalove #toddlerwearing #hekicksmelikeimhisponywhilebouncingintheseat
A photo posted by Georgia 🌻 (@documentingdelight) on Aug 11, 2015 at 6:36pm PDT

Golden Hour Hike 🌾⛅️🌾 #bobawearingdad #bobacarrier #bobalove #toddlerwearing
A photo posted by Boba (@boba) on Aug 12, 2015 at 9:44am PDT

It was a steep way down and back up to an amazing rock pool, but we made it thanks to #babywearing #toddlerwearing #Tula #Tulalove
A photo posted by @belgina78 on Aug 16, 2015 at 11:23am PDT

She woke up sooo sad so toddler frontsnuggles to calm down. It worked
A photo posted by dashdot (@dashdot) on Aug 17, 2015 at 12:50am PDT

#cranky toddler who refused nap is in full meltdown. Pulled out the #ringsling in hopes of getting dinner finished. #toddlerwearing
A photo posted by Alison Norris (@focussedonfamily) on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT

#Repost @modern_babywearing with @repostapp ・・・ Catching the Subway in #Tokyo . Headed back to our apartment after a long day, #tiredtoddler in tow. #modernbabywearing #toddlerwearing #soulslings #soultai #tester #backcarry #tiedtibetan #meitai #toddler #momlife #babywearingeducator #wearallthetoddlers #tokyosubway Thanks for tagging us @modern_babywearing! #soultai #soulslings #affordablebabywearing #babywearingmamas #babywearing #keepcalmandcarrythem #keepcalmandcarryon #wearallthebabies #attachmentparenting #babywearingindia #meitai #soulslingmeitai #MT
A photo posted by Soul Slings (@soulslings) on Aug 17, 2015 at 12:50am PDT

Weekend shopping with the kids before school starts in my @lillebaby. #TheKiltedBW #lillebaby #LILLElover #tokidokixlillebaby #toddlerwearing #softstucturedcarrier #wearallthebabies #babywearingdads #keepthemclose #halk #Avengers #kilts #kilteddad
A photo posted by Sean Bourke (@thekiltedbw) on Aug 16, 2015 at 3:27pm PDT

Yipee!! #piggyback #osnawrap #happyshopping #theonlywaytoshop #happytoddler #happymama #mommyhood #toddlerwearing #blsshare #obligatoryselfie
A photo posted by lala (@lalitta86) on Aug 14, 2015 at 5:04pm PDT

I don't often front carry her like this. I'd forgot how much I love the wrappy cuddles. #babywearing #toddlerwearing #wearallthebabies #wovenwrap #oscha #tattooedmama #tattooedmum
A photo posted by Adele Jarrett-Kerr (@adelejk) on Aug 16, 2015 at 4:48am PDT

Some times toddlers just need up even if mommy still has to cook dinner #babywearing #toddlerwearing #torsocarry #carrythem
A photo posted by Kaitlyn Breederland (@kaitlyn_bee) on Aug 15, 2015 at 8:25pm PDT

Mr.J wraps before bedtime 💙💚 Always help to whind down and keeps her calm. #babywearing #toddlerwearing #wovenwings #ilovemywrap #wewearwecare #keepcalmandcarrythem
A photo posted by Philippa Williams (@williamsphilippa) on Aug 15, 2015 at 11:56am PDT

The weekends are all about her daddy. #DaddysGirl #toddlerwearing #blackfathers #myviewfromhere #babyhawkambassador #my_365
A photo posted by Claudia Reyes-Hilton (@corinarey) on Aug 15, 2015 at 8:31am PDT

I love how he plays with my hair when he's on me 😍😍 #madamegoogoo #mgg #keepthemclose #Loveit #toddlerwearing
A photo posted by Emma (@notyoursmiler) on Aug 14, 2015 at 11:00am PDT

How long can I hold you close like this ? I always ask myself the same question every night when I wrap you close to me #LawildeGuild #lawildelodge #memberoftheguild #lawildebabywearing #lawildelatreille #carrythem #toddlerwearing #latreillexochiquetzal
A photo posted by @cis4charlotte on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:49am PDT

I like to start my days off with working out! Some days it can be tricky with a bunch of little monsters running around, but I have found it works best to include them or incorporate them into your workout. When in doubt, babywear, and keep working out!
A photo posted by Jason (@captain.dad) on Aug 17, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

#igfmmomnmemonday
A photo posted by @kaelajumpfitness on Aug 17, 2015 at 12:43pm PDT

Grumpy teething toddler? Meet a sloppy wrap job in a new @lennylamb #ringsling . Nothing comforts a #teethingtoddler like #babywearing / #toddlerwearing and a bit of #mamamilk straight from the tap. Thanks @5minuterecess for the quick shipping and gorgeous RS. #babywearingftw #lennylamb #nursingtoddlers
A photo posted by Jessica Lucas (@tupelocreative) on Aug 17, 2015 at 10:34am PDT

Yesterday's beach party ended like this.
A photo posted by kat y (@katalopolis) on Aug 16, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

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