I loved carrying both my kids! I felt confident, knowing that they were calm and happy. Their needs were being met without needing to cry. Baby wearing is not only functional and versatile, but also a great way to assist baby's transition from womb to the outside world; It helps to regulate their own systems, by hearing their caregiver's heartbeat and being rocked by their movements.
Here are some more benefits to this hands-free way of carrying baby
Your baby will cry less
In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers revealed that wearing baby for 3 hours a day reduced an infant's crying by 43% overall and 54% in the evening hours.
Your baby will interact more
As your baby develops, it will love being at a height where it can see and interact with the world in front of them.
It allows you to do more
Multitasking is a possibility when your hands are free to do more, like tend to the needs of siblings, do chores, etc. You will also have the freedom to go places (hiking, TTC) a bulky stroller cannot.
Baby learns more
When babies are fussing less, they are spending more time in a calm, alert state, thereby enhancing their visual and auditory alertness.
It creates a stronger parent/child bond
Cuddled in a carrier is a great way for baby to create a strong attachment with their caregiver through familiar smells and sounds, whether it be Grandpa, Dad, Mum, etc.
It encourages successful breastfeeding
Baby's early feeding cues are noticed sooner. When Baby is near their source of milk, they will nurse more often, and gain more weight.
Better sleep
Carried babies fall asleep more quickly and sleep for longer periods of time.
Stay tuned for our next post where I will show you how to use a baby wrap carrier
Tannis Bundi is a registered massage therapist, child birth educator and postpartum doula. She also has additional training in Thai massage, prenatal massage, infant massage, prenatal and postpartum yoga, reiki level 2, craniosacral therapy, myfascial release, shiatsu for prenatal and infant care. Yup she is superwoman. You can find out more about Tannis' postpartum services at www.westenddoulas.com
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