Why Babywearing?

Babies needs to be held, parents want to hold- it’s that simple. By carrying your baby you are able to complete all the jobs that have to be done (especially useful if you have more than one little one!) while still providing the close contact that your baby needs.

But why is it so important to hold your baby? Babies want to be carried by instinct and are much less likely to cry when they are held. It is important to remember that you are not over indulging your baby if you hold them to avoid them crying, as crying is simply a negative act that lets us know that the baby is unhappy. Notice that a crying baby nearly always stops once they are picked up, which perhaps explains why babies in the third world (who are carried as a matter of course by their mother or sister) rarely cry in comparison to Weston babies.

Baby wearing also facilitates the bonding process, helping babies to recognise your smell and voice. This closeness provides the baby with a sense of security, and before you know it they will be longing to explore the world that they now feel part of.

It is clear therefore that baby wearing provides a much more suitable alternative to push chairs, avoiding transferring your little one from their car seat to pram with little contact from the ones they love. From a practical perspective, you cannot underestimate the advantage of being able to fit through isles in shops without knocking half the shop over!

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