can I bowl with my 4-month-old in my mei tai?

Depends- how good of a bowler are you?

I bowled with my dd in a front carry when she was 2.5 months old. Of course, I'm a terrible, terrible bowler and I don't throw my ball like a 'real' bowler, so it didn't shake her at all. Every time I bowled I would keep my other hand at dd's head to keep her still, kwim?

I've been bowling a few times with kids. My scores stunk! I just couldn't really hold a slippery ball with sweaty hands and a baby. I handed off the baby and tried to just get the job done quickly! Of course I am not much of a bowler anyway. I'd feel weird about doing it with a baby on me. Like I'd put my back out and yes, also, maybe give the little one whiplash!

For safety reasons, some of the NINO leaders do not recommend bwing while bowling due to the slippery shoes they have you wear. As a NINO leader I say that I wouldn't recommend it for that reasons but as a mother you have to decide what you feel is safe for your child. If you are a regular babywearer and you feel comfortable doing it then that is your choice as a mother. If you are new to babywearing, I would definitely say it isn't a good idea. I agree with the pp that said there arent' many things you can't do while bwing, however there are some. Like I would not go skateboarding while bwing!!!! :

I would worry about the slick shoes and floor if you stepped forward too far. I haven't fallen while bowling in a long time but I would hate to do it while babywearing.

Thanks everyone!! I decided to just hang out and watch... there were lots of good reasons not to try wearing him & bowling at the same time. And I don't love bowling or anything, so no loss.