The Benefits of Baby Wearing

Babywearing is truly a cross-cultural and cross-generational phenomona, as parents across the globe for thousands of years have worn their babies. After spending 9 months in the womb, babies want to feel close to their caregivers, and there is nothing more comforting and comfortable that babywearing. Babywearing provides the opportunity to be close to your baby, to comfort your baby, and to still have your hands free to care for your other children or to get daily tasks completed.

Here are some of the known benefits to baby wearing:

• Babies cry less - 43% less according to a study from the journal of Pediatrics
• Great way for mothers, fathers and caregivers to bond with their babies
• Babies learn about their world more quickly
• It's comfortable and convenient!

Choosing a Carrier

Now that you have decided to babywear, which carrier do you choose?

Stretchy Wraps (Moby) - from birth to about 35 lbs., comfortable and great for newborns

Woven Wraps (Dolcino) - from birth to about 60 lbs., very versatile, some carries can take a little mastering

Ring Slings (Sakura Bloom) - from birth+, great for newborns and easy for up and down todders

Mei Tais (BabyHawk) - from birth to about 40 lbs., very adjustable, easy to use for newborns and to nurse in

Structured Carrier (ERGO & Beco) - from birth (ERGO with insert) to 45 lbs (Beco) and 90 lbs. (ERGO), very ergonomic, ease to use and comfortable, great for those with back issues.