Ancient traditions of baby wearing are catching on like gangbusters. Parents are learning that the age old tradition of providing the safety and security a baby needs by being held doesn't need to interrupt their day or become an inconvenience. In fact baby wearing provides both parents and baby everything they need to develop a strong and secure bond. Baby Wearing Defined Baby wearing is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a carrier " most often a sling. Baby wearing is part of the attachment parenting philosophy which believes that a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood is a precursor of secure, empathic relationships in adulthood. While baby wearing is a factor in the attachment parenting philosophy, parents don't have to adopt the philosophy to practice or receive the benefits of baby wearing. Benefits of Baby Wearing for Parents and Baby No more tears. A study performed in 1986 determined that babies who are worn cry 43% less than babies who are not worn. But you don't need science to tell you what you already know. You know that your baby stops crying when you pick them up, right? Smarter babies. Imagine how much more of the world your baby can absorb when they're content, when they're feeling safe and secure. Parents have their hands free. Baby wearing involves literally placing the baby in a sling or carrier and wearing them. Its quite convenient because your hands are free to go about your daily business. You can cook, clean, email, shop, play with your other children, all the things you would normally do only now you have a baby strapped to your front. Perfectly beautiful and round heads. According to the Pediatric Association parents are directed to place their babies on their backs to prevent SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Unfortunately, this position often causes a flat spot on the back of a baby's soft skull. When you wear your baby they're safe and significantly less likely to form this flat spot on the back of their heads. Mothers are less likely to suffer from postpartum depression. It is theorized that contact with the baby increases a mothers progesterone levels. This increase strengthens the bond between mother and baby. Baby wearing moms are afforded private and comfortable breastfeeding whenever and wherever Babies often need to be fed in the most inconvenient of times and places. A baby carrier or sling enables the mother to feed their baby with all the comfort and privacy they need. Additionally, the job can be accomplished hands free. Baby wearing provides busy parents and delightful babies all the comfort, security and safety they deserve. Parents are able to develop a strong bond with their babies while at the same time getting the day to day tasks accomplished that are otherwise impossible without a carrier. Take the time to learn how to use your baby carrier safely and enjoy the myriad benefits of baby wearing today.
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