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Babywearing BenefitsBabywearing benefits are many but truly, if the term "babywearing" is new, the method is not. Throughout human history, across various cultures and continents, mothers have carried their babies. This is nothing new. It is very sad to see that the more industrialized we have become as a society, the further away we have gone from such a time tested and honored method of child rearing. With "attachment parenting" re-entering the scene, babywearing is also making a comeback in our society...and we - and our babies - are only the better for it. It is a fact that babywearing benefits are wonderful for your baby and for you - the parent - as well. Indeed, research shows that the benefits of babywearing cannot be tossed aside easily:
![]() As you can see the babywearing benefits are many and important to proper development of your baby. So now that you have decided that you want to wear your baby...how do you pick "the" sling or carrier you and your baby will love? Again...we can help you. And if you are already a baby wearing mama, please let other moms know how you feel about baby wearing and which is your favorite carrier. Babywearing Benefits: PositionsThey are three babywearing positions: To leave a comment about babywearing click here. To read others' comments click here. Babywearing Benefits: "The Voice of Experience"My name is Florence and I love wearing my babies. All nine of my children have been carried. I understand the many babywearing benefits and I embrace this gentle - and effective - method of parenting. Over the course of mothering my children this way - attachment parenting and babywearing - I have tried many different carriers and slings. Some I hated, some I like and one I love! This is the first carrier I used with my first child. It was okay. I liked the concept but I did not find it all that practical and my son was never that comfortable in it. I kept it a long time and used with every child only to give up. I guess it was not for me.I also like to have my baby on my back especially when in the kitchen. I never did master having a baby on my back with the sling. The time I found it the most useful was when my babies were toddlers and the sling helped me support their weight while walking. The con to that system is that all of your child's weight is on one side of your body. Well, this type of carrier does carry a baby but that's all I can say that is nice about it. First, there is no contact with mom: your baby is enclosed in the material which is not even soft cotton... Second, the padding is limited and carrying even a very young baby can get very uncomfortable fast. Your shoulders get very sore...and it's not much better on your lower back. Third, you cannot nurse your baby in this thing even if you needed to. So while I was very thankful for having the use of one when I had nothing else, I just plain did not like it! I used this with my second child when he was bigger - 8 months on. I liked the fact that he could be on my back and that there was more support for my back. What I did not like is that: Let me put it this way...I never bought another one...and...I would never buy another one again.
Now, I liked the Moby Wrap. It is my second favorite carrier. It is easy and rather inexpensive! You can even make your own. What I liked about the Moby Wrap? I could have my baby on my back or on the front and I could carry either a newborn or a bigger child. I could nurse the baby if need be. It is very comfortable. However, most of the weight is on your shoulders and it loosens over time. Another bad point is that my husband did not want to mess with all the material. When I decided to travel - internationally, 12 plus feet of material was not practical - especially through airports. The Moby Wrap is bulky and not easy to go through customs - at airports - when one must: ...all that with a limited amount of time.
As you'll see in this video, putting your baby on your back was "too complicated" and could be quite scary without someone to help. I was able to do it with my three year old alone but she knew not to move and stay still. I don't know that a toddler - or baby - would know that.
![]() This is my favorite carrier of all times. It is everything I ever wanted in a carrier except for the price - around $100. I LOVED my Ergo carriers. I even had two - for the twins.
An Ergo is expensive but so worth it! I take mine everywhere. They are well made and so worth it - I know I already said that. You Might Also LikeWould You Like to Share this Page? It's easy, just click on the code below and paste. The code will read as follows: Babywearing Babywearing Benefits And ReviewsWhat is your favorite carrier and why? Why did you choose to carry your baby? Share with us! What Other Moms Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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