Benefits of babywearing

Babywearing can benefit new parents in more ways then one can think off.

Babies from new born through out to toddlerhood and beyond go through phases when they want to be held all the time. Hence the first reason parents can find babywearing to be a useful tool is to be able to snuggle their child while have hands free for carry on with their daily tasks.

• Carried babies are tend to cry less as caregivers are quicker to read their cues and respond to needs.
• Babywearing promotes bonding, helps mothers to establish milk supply
• There are evidence that premature babies have faster rates of recovery when worn by a parent
• Worn babies have lesser chances to develop flat head syndrome
• Babywearing boost babies’ development
• Works out their vestibular system
• Babywearing makes being out and about more accessible as parents can go to the places where buggies cannot go
• Babywearing can be a cheaper option then a buggy
• Many people found that properly fitted carrier us much easier on wearer’s back and shoulder than carrying a child in hands

The above are some of the reasons parents can find babywearing useful. But list can go on for each family in their individual ways.

References:

Wikipedia.org, 2020. Babywearing [online]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babywearing

Babycentre.co.uk. Babywearing for Beginners [online]. Available from: https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a562815/babywearing-for-beginners

Everymum.ie, 2016. What is babywearing and what are the benefits [online]. Available from: https://www.everymum.ie/what-is-babywearing-and-what-are-the-benefits/

Healthline.com, 2019. Guide to babywearing: benefits, safety tips, and how to [online]. Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/baby-wearing#benefits

Mother.ly. 10 ways babywearing benefits both mothers and babies [online]. Available from: https://www.mother.ly/life/10-benefits-of-babywearing