What is Baby Wearing?

Babywearing is the practice of carrying a child in a form of sling or carrier. Babywearing has been around for centuries in many cultures around the world.

The Benefits of Babywearing:

1. Form of transport
2. Provides hands free support, whether breastfeeding or doing tasks that require the use of both hands
3. Promotes bonding between child and caretaker
4. Prevents the risk of positional plagiocephaly (“flat head syndrome”), mainly due to the fact that the child is not placed on their back during the first months of life
5. Helps to calm crying and fussiness
6. Vertical positioning promotes an optimal digestion path due to the position of the child while in the sling and the body heat of the caretaker
7. Promotes earlier social interaction, infants are more likely to see and imitate facial expressions while facing the caregiver at close proximity
8. Held babies cry less

There are many different types of carriers out there. Some of the most widely used in this country:

•     Pouches
•     Ring Slings
•     Mei Tai and Asian Style Carriers
•     Wraps
•     Soft Structured Carriers

    Babywearing is a skill. You and your baby will benefit from learning how to use your carrier safely.