| Your baby spends nine months in your womb; the | | | | Babywearing can be great for fathers too. There are |
| closest two people can be to each other. He feels the | | | | many styles and prints that are geared towards dads |
| warmth of your body, hears your heart beating | | | | to help get them into the babywearing vibe. Many dads |
| rhythmically, and is filled with the familiar smells of | | | | love to use baby carriers as a way to develop that |
| mommmy. So it is only natural to mimic that closeness | | | | same closeness that usually only mothers get. Your |
| by using a baby carrier or sling with your sweet | | | | baby will become used to his voice, movements and |
| newborn baby. Babywearing is not only good for | | | | heartbeat, forging a new kind of bond for the two of |
| newborns though. Its also good for older babies and | | | | them. |
| toddlers, as well as for moms. | | | | Convenience is another reason many mothers choose |
| Babywearing As A Lifestyle | | | | to wear their baby. If you have an older child who |
| With the many variety of baby carriers out these | | | | needs your hands on attention, babywearing can keep |
| days, it is possible to find one that can suite your life | | | | you free to tend to them. Or if you need to move |
| and the stages of your child. When you are out at the | | | | about the house to cook a meal or do a chore, |
| store and your baby is crying to be held, when you are | | | | wearing your baby will keep her safe and content |
| in desperate need of something to eat but your baby | | | | while you go about your daily routines. The gentle |
| doesn't want to be put down, when you are amongst | | | | rocking motion of your movements will keep her |
| strangers and your little one needs a little extra | | | | sleeping peacefully much longer than if you were to |
| security - these are all perfect opportunities for | | | | leave her alone. |
| babywearing. | | | | As you baby becomes a toddler you do not need to |
| The closeness of having your baby snuggled into you, | | | | put away your baby carrier. There are many carriers |
| held securely with a sling or carrier, can help keep you | | | | that are made to hold the weight of toddlers while |
| in tune with her needs. Babies who are constantly kept | | | | giving your back a break. Your toddler will love to have |
| close do not need to cry out as often to get attention | | | | the advantage of being held, giving him an adults eye |
| - mommy is already right there. You will be more in | | | | view of the world and a secure place to retreat to |
| tune when you baby is hungry or needs a diaper | | | | when things become more than he can handle. |
| change and able to tend to those needs before your | | | | With the many different types of baby carriers out, |
| baby becomes upset. | | | | you may find yourself with more than one. You may |
| It's important for babies to have a trust and sense of | | | | choose to have a sling for around the house and a |
| security in the world. Being carried and held close often | | | | backpack for outings. You may want a wrap for your |
| can bring that feeling to your baby. That trust will bring | | | | newborn and a structured carrier for your toddler. And |
| happiness and contentment to your little one. As your | | | | with so many prints to choose from, you may want |
| baby grows older, he will have an innate sense of | | | | more just because you love the look. Babywearing |
| security and love, which will help him become | | | | can compliment your life and bring you closer to your |
| self-reliant and secure. | | | | child as well. |