Why Parents Wear Their Babies

There are many, many documented benefits to wearing your baby close to your heart. Here are a few you may not have thought of!

If you carry your baby close to you frequently, you will discover that…

…your baby will be happier, calmer and more aware of her surroundings.
…carried babies cry 43% less overall, and 54% less during the evening hours. (1)
…your hands will be free to carry on with other daily tasks.
…your baby will be safe and secure when you are out and about.
…you will never be able to take your eyes off your baby as she is attached to you.
…you will be able to attend to your other children and they will not feel neglected with a new baby around.
…while babywearing your hands will be free to take better care of yourself while your baby is feeling secure.
…you can breastfeed discreetly and even with no hands if the need arises!
…you won’t feel “trapped” by your baby because you’ll be able to go places and do things without feeling guilty. You are still with your baby at all times!
…your baby will be protected from curious strangers and their germs.
…you will be able to go places that are difficult with strollers, such as up stairs or escalators, on grass, sandy beaches, wading in a pool or lake, and through crowded malls or street festivals.
…you are able to make your way through a busy airport, bus or subway with ease because you don’t have to worry about fumbling with storage, boarding, and folding/unfolding a stroller.
…while babywearing your hands are free to hold your other children's hands when crossing a busy street.
…your baby will be intimately involved in their caregiver's world, seeing the things that you see and hearing the voices that you hear instead of getting a view of everyone from the knees down in a stroller.
…your baby can be social or private, depending on his mood. You will be more “in tune” with how your baby is feeling.
...your baby will keep extra warm during the winter (especially important here in Canada!)
…your baby will sleep better, and when they do wake they won’t be too upset because you are right there!
…while babywearing, your baby is within easy kissing and cuddling distance (our favorite!).
…your baby, through babywearing, will feel safe, secure and bonded to you in a way you can’t imagine!

 

The art of babywearing is a learned process. Try not to get frustrated if it doesn't work for you on your first try. With a little practice, you will wonder what you ever did before! At Paretning By Nature we are here to help. Let us help set you up with the perfect baby carrier for your needs. Contact us today with your questions or concerns. We'd love to help!

 

 

(1) Hunziker, U. A. and Barr, R, G. (1986). Increased carrying reduces infant crying: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 77, 641-8.