Why Carry your Baby?
10 good reasons …
Good for you:
- Go out on public transport without needing a bulky buggy.
- Breastfeed hands free while moving around.
- Play with your toddler while holding your baby close.
- Do some housework while baby is asleep
- Help you to bond with your baby, especially if you have post-natal depression.
Good for your baby:
- Your baby will feel secure wherever you are, which will help his emotional development.
- Babies that are carried/worn cry less. Research has shown that babies who are carried tend to cry less than babies who are not.
- It will help your baby to adapt more quickly to life outside the womb.
- Your baby will see more when carried and therefore learn more. It is good for their mental development.
- He will feel reassured if you are away and someone else is carrying him.
