August 30, 2007 Sheri

Peek a who?

Peekaru Babywearing offers many, many benefits for both the baby and the caregiver, but climate control isn’t one of them. When it’s very warm, wearing a baby can be a hot, sweaty affair for everyone involved. When it’s cold, it’s a constant struggle to fit the carrier over a winter coat and keep small extremities warm. But I got a postcard from a vendor planning to attend the ABC show, and lo and behold, here’s another brilliant mom-invention that addresses the cold-weather concerns. The Peekaru is a fleece vest that zips over almost any soft baby carrier, with a hole for the baby’s head. It can be worn with baby on the front or the back. Sounds fantastic – can’t wait to see it in person. What will they think of next? Built-in air conditioning…