I wanted so badly to carry my fussy firstborn but could not figure out how to use my too-small hotsling-- and knew the bjorn pack could be hard on a baby's hips. This group taught me how to carry my son on my back using a mei tai, a lifesaver. Then I learned all sorts of other carriers, and my daughter has been carried in everything from a ringsling to a wrap. It really lessened the pressure, with her, knowing that I could keep her at peace and still have my hands free. Plus, vacationing without a stroller opens up the possibilities! Have toured everything from an aircraft carrier to a cave, simply would have been impossible without the sling.