Baby Sling
Baby slings are not new, but they are just beginning to become popular with the mainstream of parenting. Also referred to as baby wearing, the use of baby slings offers many benefits to both parents and children including:
- It’s easier to communicate with baby.
- Helps physical development.
- Develops bonding tools for mom, dad and all caregivers.
- Baby will be less fussy.
- Allows you to be hands free.
It’s easier to communicate with baby
Baby slings are much more comfortable and economical than baby car seats for newborns. Wearing baby from when she is a newborn up to 30 lbs makes her feel secure and makes it easy for you to give eye contact. You can tell what your baby wants right away because you are so close to her.
Think about it. Baby was inside of mom for nine months. Wearing baby in a sling makes her feel wrapped and warm like she would have in the womb. She can feel your heartbeat and the rhythm of your breathing.
Helps physical development
Since baby is so close to you in the sling, she can feel each of your movements, allowing her to develop a sense of balance. While she is being supported by the sling, there is no adjusting or manipulating to be done by you, allowing baby to be free to look around and enjoy the world “at your level.”
Develops bonding tools for mom, dad and all caregivers
This closeness you’ll experience with baby allows him to transition from the womb into the world much more easily. Imagine how jarring that transition must be? Plus, being so close to baby allows you to talk to him much more often, and let him sleep on you. You will be with baby much more than you would without the sling.
Dads and other family members and friends can benefit from the baby sling as well. They too can experience that closeness with baby.
Baby will be less fussy
Baby wearing can also be very soothing for the little one. If you have a particularly fussy child, wearing him in a sling can rock him right to sleep as you move about.
Allows you to be hands free
Plus, think of the convenience for you. You’ll have your hands free to finish those tasks that never seem to get done since baby arrived.
You can also nurse baby in the sling, which provides for a discreet and easy way to breastfeed, even in public.
You can easily find a baby sling within your price range. You can easily find a sling for $25. Or, if you want the highest quality product, you can expect to spend $100. And, you have many options, from padded to non-padded and different types of fabrics from organic cotton to handmade to hip prints.
If you’re crafty, you can even find a baby sling on eBay. But be careful! Slings are meant to hold and secure your baby to your body. Make sure your purchase is made from quality fabrics and will firmly support baby.
Want to learn more about baby slings? Be sure to visit: http://www.babysling.com
