Babywearing Benefits

One of the biggest things we whine about as new moms is not being able to go anywhere and feeling stuck at home. Well you CAN go a lot of places, just bring baby along! That's where babywearing comes in.


A Few of the Awesome Benefits of Babywearing:

- Mini weight lifting workout for mom
- Baby cries less and does not feel abandoned
- Baby feels safe and secure
- No lugging heavy stroller around or trying to maneuver over bumpy ground
- No need to avoid stairways
- Can double as an emergency cushion, changing pad, burp rag, or blanket
- Allows for discreet public breastfeeding
- You can breastfeed in a sling while walking around so you don't feel like your butt is permanently glued to the couch!
- Research shows touch can help preemie babies gain weight faster
- Toddlers can ride around in slings too!
- Slings promote parent/child bonding
- They are less costly than strollers and you can make them yourself
- Unlike many strollers, slings are completely washable!

I've also often wondered if there were ever a fire in our home, how would I get the baby down the fire ladder? I decided it would be safest and easiest just to keep the sling upstairs in our room, that way I could grab the baby and put her in the sling and just walk down the ladder without fear of dropping her!

Okay, I admit, I still use my stroller a lot for mall walking and stuff too. And you don't necessarily HAVE to use a sling to have these benefits. There are also many good front carriers and baby backpacks on the market nowadays. I LOVE my Snugli - and actually find it more comfortable than my sling for the newborn period. The only problems I have with it are it takes longer to get on and off, and really only works until baby is about 20 lbs.