Baby Carriers Work… Here’s All of the Reasons Why

The Stroller Set

Before I had my two kids, I had a lot of experience interacting with numerous strangers with babies in malls, on sidewalks,  and in grocery stores.  Most of the parents I recall interacting with were stroller-pushers and most of our interactions consisted of smashed toes, clipped heels, exasperated sighs, and impatient excuse me’s.   Avoiding the ire of stranger is just one of the many reasons that baby carriers work.  They make life easier …

How Babywearing Makes A Difference: 5 Reasons

Wearing your baby has benefits too many to list.  But I’ll try.  There are five major areas of your baby’s well-being that can be improved by choosing to carry him at least some of the time, from birth through age two. 

Most significantly, research shows measurable benefits for baby and parents if babywearing is part of the family’s routine in the first six months.  Here are the top five reasons why wearing your baby in a …

Kangaroo Care: Baby Carriers for Preemies

The benefits of carrying our babies close are well known.  But what about preemies?  In the first weeks after a premature birth, parents of preemies are often exhausted from monitoring their baby in the NICU, emotionally spent at the delay in taking their baby home, and scared about the health concerns associated with premature birth.   When your premature baby comes home for good, Kangaroo care – with the right carrier for low birthweight babies – can …

Carriers that Wrap Around Your Baby

When I lived in West Africa, all of the new moms I saw used lengths of bright fabric to create their own wraparound baby carriers.  These wraps looked so comfortable and versatile.  While the village moms would shop or tend crops, babies would explore their world or – more often than not – sleep.

So, is a wrap right for you and your baby?  Let’s look at the most common wraps and compare their materials, longevity, …

From Womb to Wrap: Newborn Baby Carriers

Babywearing is a popular component of childcare – one that lets parents keep their hands free and also soothes and calms the baby. An infant baby carrier that’s designed to hold the newborn close to the parent has been proven to reduce crying and promote healthy emotional development by providing a secure and safe environment that’s so closely linked to mom or dad and their daily rhythms. If you’re new to babywearing, this article …