We are diving into everything you need to know about babywearing: the most popular types of baby carriers, how to choose the best carrier for your baby’s age and stage, and tips for safe babywearing that supports healthy hip development. In this episode of Let’s Go Outside, I’m joined by Cassidy Eisenfeld, a certified babywearing educator, outdoor mama, and mom of three.

Cassidy shares practical advice for hiking with a baby or toddler, including front vs. back carry options, baby carriers for hiking, and why you don’t need a heavy-duty pack to hit the trail. She also shares how to breastfeed in a carrier, what to do if your baby doesn’t love being worn, and how wearing your toddler can actually help with emotional regulation on the go.

If you’re new to babywearing, curious about baby carrier options, or want to feel more prepared for outdoor adventures with your little one—this episode is packed with encouragement and real-life tips.

Types of carriers we talk about:

• Stretchy wraps

• Buckle carriers

• Woven wraps

• Meh Dai / Half buckles

• Ring slings

• Onbuhimo (waistless carrier)

• Hiking Packs

Brands mentioned:

• Classic ergo with insert: https://amzn.to/3H48qFf

• Moby wrap: https://amzn.to/47ck37y

• BabyBjorn Mini (narrow carrier)

• Tula Free to grow: https://amzn.to/44YPiSc

• Trail magik: https://amzn.to/4fhbIS6

• Osprey (Soft structure carrier): https://amzn.to/451dX8M

• Hope & Plum

• Girasol

• Didymos

• Lenny Lamb (Lenny Light)

• Babue Baby Carriers: https://babuebabycarriers.com/

• Lillebaby

• Kinderpack

• Wildelore Breastfeeding Sweater: https://wildelore.com/products/all-phases-fleece

Connect with Cassidy Eisenfeld:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbabywearing/

Website with resources: https://letstalkbabywearing.com/

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Lauren Hronek has always been that outdoorsy girl who loves to do all the things—from bikepacking in the Utah desert to solo backpacking with kids in the backcountry. Before having a stroke earlier this year, she was leading the charge on big family adventures and confidently adventuring as a mom. But everything changed this past winter when, with a baby not yet one and a five-year-old, she suddenly found herself recovering from a stroke.

In this honest and encouraging conversation, Lauren shares what life looks like now—how her healing is going. She shares how she navigates fear and anxiety, and how she’s still finding ways to get outside with her kids. We chat about the mindset it takes to do solo trips as a mom, how to pack light weight for backpacking, and how her love for being in the wilderness is helping her through this season.

If you're curious about solo adventuring with kids, looking for inspiration on women in the outdoors, or walking through your own hard thing—this episode is for you.

Places mentioned:

• Portugal (Porto, Lisbon, Kashkai, Algarve Coast)

• Utah

Gear mentioned:

• Deuter hiking baby carrier: https://amzn.to/3TCyhXx

• Extra wide sleeping pad: https://amzn.to/4lFmDY0

• Trail magic carrier: https://amzn.to/4eMgQ0g

• Pocket rocket: https://amzn.to/44Gznbb

• Backpacking Quilt

• Black Diamond Alpine Pants: https://alnk.to/6TC9V70

• Baby Sleeping Bag Morrison Outdoor: https://amzn.to/3GzQm5D

• Small blow horn

• Garmin inreach: https://amzn.to/4eMiEq4

• Ursack bear bag: https://amzn.to/46tYzmz

• IPhone 15

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Connect with Lauren Hronek:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry.mom/

Website: https://thebackcountrymom.com/

Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/

Connect with me on IG: @besidethemountain

Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/

Watch on podcasts Youtube: @besidethemountain

Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com

Codes & Discounts:

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Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook

If you're a mom who's ever packed snacks, wrangled kids into boots, and wondered if outdoor adventures are really worth the effort—this episode is for you. I chat with Annika Mang, a fellow adventurous mom, author of Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies, and creator of TrailCollectiv, a hiking app for families. We dive into what hiking with kids really looks like at different ages, from babywearing on mountain trails to toddler-led nature walks and muddy backyard play. Annika shares how her approach to adventure shifted with each child, why she challenges the idea of what’s considered “family-friendly,” and how she self-published a hiking guidebook with two little ones at home. If you’re craving encouragement, relatable stories, and practical ideas for getting outside with your kids, you’ll love this conversation.

Places we mention:

West Coast Trail BC,

Juan De Fuca BC,

Regina SK,

Vancouver BC,

Edmonton AB,

Calgary AB,

Kananakis AB,

Banff AB,

Crowsnest Pass AB,

Ontario,

Chicago,

Montana,

Utah,

Hawaii,

California,

Lindeman Lake BC,

Peter Lougheed AB,

Point Backcountry AB,

Three Sisters Lake AB,

Porcupine River AB,

Pickle Jar Lakes AB,

Mount Assiniboine BC,

Helm Creek BC

Connect with Annika:

Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/borntobeadventurous/

Trail Collectiv Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trailcollectiv/

Website: https://www.borntobeadventurous.com/start-here/

Hiking app: https://www.trailcollectiv.com/

Get Annika’s book - Hikes for families: https://amzn.to/3ZT1b9s

FOR SPOTIFY:

Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/

Connect with me on IG: @besidethemountain

Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/

Watch on podcasts Youtube: @besidethemountain

Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com

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Muffin recipes: Besidethemountain.com/muffins