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Baby Wearing & Breastfeeding
Wearing your baby in a sling, close to you is a wonderful way to bond early on in your relationship. Plus, you get some ‘hands-free’ time while still paying close attention to your baby. Among it’s many other benefits, ‘Baby wearing’ can also help with breastfeeding. Experts believe that the close proximity the baby has to mom encourages more frequent feedings. Some babies who experience discomfort or back arching during regular breastfeeding actually have an easier time with it while mom is moving. (Source: Kellymom.com) Also, slings are great for those early months when baby is nursing every two hours. Fortunately, there are many different types of slings on the market. A few popular slings include:
Babycenter.com states that babies with colic cry less when worn and also babies who have trouble gaining weight benefit from being worn as they feed more. My daughter was pretty tiny in the first few months, and I think she may have benefitted even more had I worn her more often. I will definitely take advantage of the amazing benefits of baby wearing with my next child!
My son didn’t nap anywhere but in the moby wrap his first few months of life. It’s the only way I got anything done around the house! He outgrew that eventually so I used a Baby Bjorn to carry him. When he hit the 23 pound mark (the Bjorn carries them up to 22 lbs) I got a Maya Wrap sling. He loves the sling and the fact that I sometimes tote him around on my back. Babywearing was/is great bonding for us and convenience for moms and dads. I highly recommend finding what works for you to carry your baby comfortably. There are so many options out there now that our parents didn’t have access to!
August 4th, 2008 at 11:06 pm