Guys, this one struck me. Hard. With a new baby on the way, I totally understand the need for baby wraps, especially with two other kids at home. What mom doesn’t want (and need!) free hands during the day.
And then, I read this message written my Molly Landis. It took my breath away.
On her Instagram and Facebook accounts she shared these words:
I don’t normally post this kind of stuff or personal information but after sharing this story with close friends I am urged to share this story. On Tuesday I was involved in an accident where my stove burner exploded and sent a fire ball to my face, neck and chest. This caused open wounds and burns to my face and chest. Yes, this is horrible and painful but I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how lucky I truly am. As a new mom I often wear my sweet 4 week old in my wrap carrier (we know we all love being hands free especially with a needy babe)..on this particular night a guardian angel was watching over me and my baby bc for the first time in her life she fell asleep in her swing and I wasn’t wearing her while I was in the kitchen. The worst of my burns is to my chest- exactly where her precious little head would have been laying if she were in her carrier.
The point of my message is to pleaseeeee be cautious of the activities we do while wearing our babies! Since this happened I have had so many moms say “omg, I do that all the time” .. we never think it could happen to us and I never thought it would happen to me. So grateful she wasn’t near the explosion.
It’s a reminder for all of us. Please, please be so careful when you’re wearing your sweet baby. We’re so thankful to Molly for sharing her words on her social media pages, and we hope and pray for a full and quick recovery.