There are many reasons why people choose to use a baby carrier to carry their baby or child. While many think of babywearing as something you do with little babies for snuggles, it is so much more than that.
"The presence of a reliable, consistent, loving relationship with a primary caregiver builds resilience and enables children to thrive despite early adversity. Using a sling or carrier can help to build this vital relationship and forge strong, protective, secure family bonds.” – Dr Rosie Knowles
So why do people babywear:
• It helps with bonding – close physical contact promotes the release of oxytocin
• Allows you to meet their need of closeness
• To help their little one sleep
• Means you can keep up with other siblings
• To survive the “witching hour” that comes when dinner needs to be cooked
• Allows you to go where strollers can’t
• Frees up your hands to get things done
• To be able to go to the toilet without putting their little one down
• Allows you to share experiences at a similar height
• To keep their little one safe in busy places
• For convenience – speeds things up
• To help relieve tired little legs
• To be able to fit under an umbrella so that you both stay dry
• To help with navigating airports, supermarkets, school runs
• It allows you to still get out in nature and hike
• Because they love the snuggles
• To help manage parenting through Post Natal Depression
And there are so many more reasons! There are so many positives to using a baby carrier with your little one both for them and for you as well.
