I finally tried my Storch for the first time - I carried DS while I did the shopping at our local Wal-Mart. The strange looks started when I wrapped him up after we walked in the door, and they continued the whole time we were there. But it was so easy, and I didn't have to worry about him touching anything I didn't want him to.

I was kind of taken aback by all the people looking at me. Would have been better if they were watching their own kids - I saw babies playing with the plastic produce bags, and kids trying to climb out of carts as they were moving.

What do you do when you get strange looks?

It Usually I just smile, that way they KNOW I acknowledged the look I got from them but I'm still nice about it. But it seems like the more babywearing you do, the less you notice any strange looks. In fact, I was self-consious about it the first dozen times. Now, I can whip a wrap on in a Wal-mart or Rainbow like no big deal and shop away. My husband, who rarely shops with me points out people staring  that I didn't even notice. But I'll admit, before I had a kid, I would have looked at someone putting their kid in a wrap a little odd too! :)

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Ann

Mommy to Logan 8-25-05

Just wanted to say "good for you!" I'm glad it worked well for you despite the looks

I also just smile when I catch someone staring and they usually smile back. I have had a few moms come up to me and ask ?s so it's worth some stares for the converts I get

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Ann, Full-time mama of 2 crazy kids and a sling'n toddler

My favorite thing to do is the "wing-em-around- your back" in front of strangers. Really freaks them out!

Of course Jayna LOVES it and gets this big goofy grin as she is flying through the air, I love when she lets out a squeal of delight.

I get a lot of interest when i wrap in public. I think people realize how versitle it can be!

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JoLynda

Mama to Jayna 7.10.05