The benefits and advantages of babywearing
Children need our arms. Because they can't walk, they're tired or they need to be reassured. Unfortunately, we're not always available. Our hands are busy with a thousand and one things. And that's where babywearing can save your life.
Is babywearing right for you?
Babywearing has been around since the dawn of time. It is the most natural and instinctive way for us mammals to carry our children.
A need for your baby
Beyond whether you will enjoy babywearing, it is clearly one of your baby's favorite activities. There is no better feeling in the world than being cuddled up against you, your warmth and your smell. As Jeanne, our founder, reminds us, " Being carried reminds the baby of its position in its mother's womb. The baby is soothed and comforted. The parents too."
A desire for parents
Finally, you may simply want to. In some cases, carrying is even therapeutic, as Lisa told us. "15 days after giving birth, I became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized for a week. My heart was torn. When I returned, I did not leave my daughter's arms and I carried her and carried her to renew this bond and repair our hearts."
What are the benefits of babywearing and a baby carrier?
More freedom
With your baby in a baby carrier, you have your hands back to go about your business. You can cook, work, tidy up, read, walk, entertain friends... all while keeping your baby close to you.
Where you want, when you want
A baby carrier is space-saving. It can be stored in a pocket. It can be put on in the blink of an eye to go wherever you want. Your travels are made easier.
In a baby carrier, your baby is far from the exhaust pipes , unlike a bulky stroller that requires at least one hand to handle. No need for space to store a baby carrier in your home, nor strength to carry it up stairs or into an elevator.
Reassure and soothe your baby
Babywearing relieves babies' everyday aches and pains. In case of colic, constipation, reflux, fever... The upright position relieves reflux. The heat of your body soothes his stomach aches. When he is sick, carrying baby against you soothes him and you with him.
Calmed, your child can finally rest. Because that is the other magical power of the baby carrier: putting babies to sleep . It is Océane's turn to confirm it to us " My daughter did not want to sleep alone in her bed and with very significant reflux, she was carried for months for walks, naps..."
Strengthening your parent/child relationship
Your baby is within reach of kisses of course, but biology also gets involved to strengthen your relationship. Being secure and calm releases endorphins in the child . This happiness hormone strengthens your bond. It also allows him to build a strong emotional foundation, which will even play a role in his social development.
On the parent side, it's the same thing. The release of endorphins reinforces your parenting skills, it gives you confidence.
Breastfeeding made easy
Not only does being physically close promote breastfeeding, but you can even breastfeed in a baby carrier. While resting or walking, it's up to you, since it's possible.
Relieve your back
It's Catherine, one of our Koala Moms, who confirms it : "Great memories for both of us: no back pain for me and a real cocoon for her". Thank you @catherinegjb!
To summarize... Carrying allows you to:
- Please your baby and yourself
- Keep your hands free
- Move more easily
- Soothe baby (digestion, reflux, sleep, etc.)
- Building your emotional and cognitive development
- Strengthening the parent/child relationship
- Give you confidence
Now that you are convinced by babywearing, continue your exploration with these two articles:
- Learn the rules of carrying: 10 rules for respectful and easy carrying .
- Understand what a physiological baby carrier is: physiological carrying .
Find testimonials from parents who are fans of babywearing: a babywearing story with Océane