Welcome!

I decided to start this blog to share my babywearing adventures in Alaska. 
My husband and I are very active people and when we found out that we were pregnant, we had many concerns about how it would affect our on the go lifestyle.  Would we still be able to go snowmaching and fishing?  Would our dogs suffer from lack of attention and exercise?  Would I have time to garden and landscape our home?  Would we become "normal" people?

The answer came in the form of a long piece of fabric.  I had seen the Moby wraps and had heard wonderful things about them so I decided to make my own!  It was very easy and that simple piece of fabric allowed me to get out mere days after having a c-section in early January of 2011.  I firmly believe that my recovery was greatly accelerated due to my exercising and that Kelley was a more calm and serene baby because I held her close.  I can thank my wrap for the ability to carry my newborn safely and comfortably, even in near zero temps and with a healing incision.

I continued to use my "stretchy" wrap on numerous adventures, and was even able to snowmachine with my baby girl at only 2 months old!  I became addicted to having my Kelley close and, as a result, I delved into the online babywearing world and even started a local babywearing group.  I wanted to share the world of babywearing with every new mom that I saw! 

I continued to make my own wraps and ring slings, testing designs and materials to find the toughest, most stylish and most comfortable baby carriers for everyday and all day use.  I am now designing and making ring slings and wraps for sale, through my business, AK Adventure Baby. 

My fears of a normal lifestyle were unfounded and I am ecstatic to say that our family has not slowed down at all.  We continue to adventure and explore on a daily basis and I must say that I've been able to do everything that I did before I had a baby.

I will continue to update this blog with all of my babywearing adventures and hope that I can inspire you to get out and stay active with your child!