I love seeing babies in their little carriers, so snug and close, and those cute, little frog-like legs poking out. I love that their faces are hidden and up so close to their mama or loved one, exactly in the one and only place they want to be. Babywearing is a beautiful practice for those new-born days, and it is also incredibly practical.
The art of babywearing has been around for centuries, it's nothing new, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. Keeping your baby close in a carrier, wrap or sling has many benefits for the whole family. Here are 10 benefits of babywearing and why you should try it today.
- Bonding. Skin-to-skin with you is your baby's favourite place. After months in the womb, babies love to hear your heartbeat and have regular eye-to-eye contact. Babies want to be nowhere else, and the close connection helps to strengthen the bond between you are your baby.
- Convenience. Babywearing allows you to be hands-free. This means you can snuggle your baby and get things done around the home. The chores, taking care of other children, or taking care of yourself.
- Encourages sleep. The carrier is cosy, warm, and comfortable, keeping your baby calm and relaxed and promoting sleep. It is also said that babies in carriers go to sleep easier and sleep for longer.
- Cost-effective. Purchasing a carrier can be more cost-effective than purchasing a pram or stroller and all the accessories that go along with them.
- Space-saving. A baby carrier takes up little space at home and in the car, making it a great space-saving baby accessory.
- Physical development. Babywearing supports baby's full body just as if you were carrying your little one in your arms. This upright position supports the neck and back muscles, improving physical development.
- Emotional development. The upright position of the carrier allows your baby to watch the world go by, learn, interact if they want to, and engage face-to-face with those around them.
- Calming. Being carried is calming for babies who are feeling unwell, overwhelmed, or overtired. Even as your baby grows out of the new-born phase, babywearing has many benefits.
- Back-saving. Wearing your baby promotes a healthy back for Mum and baby. Babywearing means less lifting and lowering your little one up and down all day.
- Get out and about more. The convenience of baby-wearing means you can spend more time outdoors in the fresh air, doing errands, being at playgrounds with older kids, or enjoying a well-deserved coffee at a cafe.
Baby wearing is a beautiful way to keep your baby close and calm whilst being incredibly convenient.
At Pudgy Fingers, our favourite carrier is the Mushie Baby Wrap. Made with organic cotton and available in a huge range of colours, these wraps are a universal fit creating a custom experience. The wraps also have a built-in pocket to make getting out and about even easier.
Babywearing can truly be a game changer in the early days of parenthood. It offers so many benefits that not only make life easier but also strengthen the bond between baby and you.
So why not try the ancient art of baby wearing today. Your baby and your back will thank you for it.