5 Things Nobody Tells You About the 'Only Mom Will Do' Phase (and the one that will actually save your back)
If your toddler cries the moment you put them down, refuses the stroller, and suddenly wants nobody but Mom, you’re not creating a bad habit.
You’re probably in one of the most physically -and emotionally - demanding stages of toddlerhood.
Here are five things we wish every mom knew, including one practical change that can take some of the pressure off your body.
1. It’s biology, not bad parenting
Separation anxiety is a normal part of early development and often becomes especially intense between 10 and 18 months. Their desire to stay close is not proof that you have spoiled them.
Your toddler’s need to stay close does not mean you have spoiled them. It often means you are the person who makes them feel safest.
2. Your back isn’t weak - the math is against you
A 25-pound toddler picked up 50 times means your body handles a cumulative 1,250 pounds throughout the day.
Add the twisting, reaching, and carrying on one hip, and it is no surprise that your arms, shoulders, and lower back feel exhausted.
3. The stroller doesn’t solve every problem
The stroller helps when your toddler needs transportation. But during this phase, they may be asking for closeness, not a ride.
That is why the stroller can stay empty while your toddler stays on your hip.
4. Feeling “touched out” doesn’t make you a bad mom
You can love holding your toddler and still want ten minutes when nobody is touching you.
Wanting a break does not cancel your love. Looking for an easier way to carry them does not mean you want to hold them less.
It means your body needs support, too.
5. Different moments need different ways to carry
A full carrier works well for longer carries, but it can feel like too much when your toddler wants to go up and down every few minutes.
A hip seat makes quick pickups easier, but you still need one arm around your child. The ideal solution should handle both situations without requiring two separate carriers.
THE PRACTICAL CHANGE
Meet the Wearabe 2-in-1 Hip-Seat Carrier
The irst 2-in-1 Hip-Seat Carrier gives you two carry options in one adaptable design.
01 · Quick ups and downs
Use the hip seat by itself for fast pickups. It gives your toddler a supportive place to sit while you keep one arm securely around them.
02 · Longer, supported carries
Attach the carrier panel when your child wants to stay close for longer and you need more freedom to move through your day.
✓ Six carrying positions ✓ Wide waistband & shoudler straps designed to distribute weight more evenly ✓ Easy to use - on & off in seconds
Your toddler gets the closeness they need. You get a more practical way to carry them without asking your arms and back to do all the work.
