International Babywearing Week Part 2

Did you think I would forget? Motherhood has kept me very busy this week as I have a son who is starting to teeth. YEP- 4 teeth that we can tell are starting to SLOWLY make their way up on the bottom of his mouth! Poor lil guy!

SO- as promised- some of the BENEFITS of wearing your baby!

1. Baby Cries Less- this is a proven fact that babies who are worn, cry less. Research shows they cry 43% less!!!!! Crying less makes them happier babies and also helps them grow! WOW!
2. BWing is good for Babies Mental Developement- WHAT????? How can such a small thing make a difference? Well- Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried/worn - the ideal state for learning. Their senses are stimulated while being carried (yet there is a place to retreat too). When carried, your baby sees the world from where you do, instead of the ceiling above his crib or people's knees from a stroller. And the extra stimulation benefits brain development.
3. Helps Baby's Emotional And Trust Developement- Babies who are worn are quickly able to develope a sense of security when needed. They learn to trust their care givers.
4. Makes Baby More Independent- Seems kind of ironic? I agree. But studies hae shown that babies who are worn become independent earlier. I need no more proof then the child mentioned in my first BWing post who is practically running at 11 months!
5. BWing Has Many Other benefits-I probably could have made a list every day on this- but here are a few of my favorites- help mom and baby bond when mom suffers from PPD, Help a mother increase her milk supply, help a baby develope faster (BWing is great for premies after they are old enough), teaches a baby about social interaction, promotes peace in cultures where BWing is common, and so much more. For more benefits you can visit THIS SITE. It is also a great place to find carriers.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL BABYWEARING WEEK!

If you are new to Babywearing, it can be overwhelming. There is more out there then those crotch dangling Bjorns and Un-safe Pouch slings.

CLICK HERE to go to a site that can list the best and most popular carriers, help you pick ones that will work for you and will let you know what to stay away from.