Azriel at 2 days old vs 11 weeks old. since the beginning he's been so well in his cradleboard. he…

is that a native american tradition? I've never seen that before. Is there a "story" behind it? I'm so curious lol

Sorry, but is that even safe?!?!?

@arivera64, yes it is & there's a story but it's very long and a lot to type lol here's a link for a little more info though http://www.native-languages.org/cradleboard.htm

@lifewithplumms, lol it is or else why would I put my own precious baby in it?

Just a question. I don't believe in swaddling babies that's why I asked...

OMG so cute!

Cool. I just kind of googled it a little. I did read that it's linked to hip dysplasia as a downside....but it's an interesting backstory. I enjoy learning about different cultures and traditions

@arivera64, that's not true. I've seen children in my family & community cradleboarding since I can remember and all of those kids grew up perfectly healthy and no hip problems. there's always going to be someone who has to find something wrong with what we do, but that doesn't mean they're right. lol

It's not so much about it being because it's wrong or anything, just facts. It's similar with baby carriers. Specialists have found that carriers with the narrow crotch can cause hip issues because it goes against the natural way that the hips work. Carriers like the ergo that allow baby to be carried in a more seated position are better for the hips. Of course most babies are fine either way, but it increases the risk. I still think that it's nice to see traditions passed down to generations. I have so many different cultural backgrounds and i wish i knew some of the traditions of my ancestors.

He so cute!!!!

what a cutie.

were indian also,and we use to attend powwows and camp sites just for natives and i use to see babies wrapped in papooses?i believe theyre called.love it and the culture

@littlemama113, yes its just like a cradleboard ☺

ive never heard them called that.but heard it comforts them like no other!

I'm Cherokee and for the life of me I can't find those. Did you make yours?

@lakotasmommy1013, no I had a family friend make it.

it's so cute

I love this! That's so awesome. I can't wait for my mom to finish my sons cradleboard and a mossbag. My son loves to be swaddled.

@ahredfox, I'm making a moss bag too.. just taking forever cause I'm so busy lol. and yes my son loves to be swaddled too!

Mine is so plain and simple.. I've seen some bad ass mossbags with applique and I'm like man.. If only I had the time!