It was two nights ago around 2am while reading a tech thread about the reappearance of the OS X Trojan malware known as Flashback I began feeling this dreadful concern about my MacBook Pro. I had recently updated my Flash player via pop-up notification, a big no-no, as the Flashback Trojan was named for its fake Adobe Flash Player installer, complete with Flash player logos. I literally jumped out of bed and went through various steps to check if my machine was infected, as I had noticed some instability issues... More

We love baby carriers because they allow you to keep little ones close while having free hands for doing chores, running errands, and blogging! It's all inspired, however, by cultures where it's an absolute necessity to carry babies while doing other tasks or leading a nomadic lifestyle: More

Babies love to be close to the heart, smell familiar smells, and feel the motion of being walked around. All of these make dads perfect candidates for babywearing! Check out a few favorite dad-friendly baby carriers - from slings to soft structured packs - after the jump: More

The Baby Björn carrier has been a staple for new parents for years. Now they have a new line made from organic cotton and sporting a great modern gray color. More

Until your child is too heavy, a carrier is a terrific way to travel with your baby both near and far. However, the number of choices is overwhelming - slings, wraps, front carriers, back carriers, hip carriers, and all kinds of combinations in between. All the babies in the product photos look pretty darn happy as do their doting parents - so how do you choose? We've rounded up ten carriers to get you started with your research. More

In case you missed it in the news, we wanted to publicize the recall of Infantino slings sold under the name SlingRider or Wendy Bellissimo after reports of three infant suffocation deaths. If you own this sling, stop using it immediately.

• Visit Infantino to read the recall notice and for help identifying your sling
• Read the CPSB's general warning about sling carriers

It's great that we have so many options in the baby carrier department these days and it seems the trick is to find the one that best suits your family and lifestyle. We're betting the Kokopax carrier, a more recent entry on the scene, will fill a niche for many people.

More

Our criteria for a perfect baby carrier are that it be compact, attractive, ergonomically correct, and sustainably manufactured. The Belle baby carrier appears to hit every mark. We like the sleek, no-frills design, as well as the fact that it comes in several pattern and fabric options, including organic cotton and denim. More

As a complete believer and follower of Attachment Parenting, we were quite excited to see a conference dedicated to wearing your baby taking place in Chicago on June 25 through June 28, 2008.
More