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10 Tips for Successful Baby Wearing

10 Tips for successful baby wearing

Contributed by Bianca Carolina Fern, founder of Metro Minis. http://www.metrominis.com/the-team/

Baby wearing promotes healthy mental, emotional and physical development. Babies who are worn spend more time in the “quiet alert state,” which is the ideal time for learning and observing their surroundings. Being close to a parent’s heartbeat, breathing, voice and warmth helps the newborn “get in rhythm” much faster.

Here are 10 tips to help you and your baby get off on the right step with your carrier or sling.

1. Practice babywearing with a weighted doll or bag of rice until you are confident.

2. Take the extra minute to be sure your carrier is properly adjusted. Spread the fabric flat to ensure a comfortable and secure carry.

3. Don’t rush putting on the baby carrier or sling. Be patient. If you don’t get it right the first time just start again. Slipping your baby into a carrier is like learning how to tie your shoes. At first it is difficult and then everything clicks and you can do it in your sleep. 

4. Make sure your baby is well rested, fed, changed and content before putting him/her in a carrier for the first time.

5. Talk to your baby while settling him/her in the carrier.

6. Your baby’s back and neck should be properly supported. Babies are born with C shaped spines, and carriers should support this natural position.  And be sure that baby is snug to your body to ensure a comfortable and a safe carry.

7. Don't be nervous. Babies can sense a lack of confidence. Parents around the world wear their babies, and so can you.

8. Remember baby wearing takes practice. Be patient with yourself and your baby while you learn this new skill together.

9. Babies love to feel movement. If you put your baby in a carrier and he/she is starting to get fussy, get moving. Walk with purpose. Go outside and walk up and down the block.

10. And most importantly, find experienced baby wearers or educators who can help you make sure you are using your carrier correctly. 

Bianca Carolina Fehn will be holding Baby Wearing Office Hours at Yummy Mummy every Tuesday 11:15-1:15pm and Saturday 12-2pm. Stop by find the right carrier or sling for you.

 

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