Summer is a time for getting outside after the darker, wetter months of winter and spring – for parents and young children, a baby carrier is a great tool for these adventures.
Upsy-Daisy, Baby!: How Families Around the World Bring Their Little Ones describes some of the many ways that their caregivers bring babies and toddlers around the world through their days. It’s a sweet read aloud with lots of details to teach curious young readers; their eyes will be drawn on the faces of babies, children, parents, aunts, and grandparents made on bold design papers.
For older babies and toddlers who object to being locked in a carrier from time to time, seeing children like them being carried by adults and older siblings can normalize babywearing and make it more fun. For preschool-aged children, insight into the practices of other cultures and societies will feed their curiosity about the wider world.
Search Upsy-Daisy, Baby!: How Families Around the World Bring Their Little Ones at your local library, or purchase at your local independent bookstore or online at Powell’s.com.
