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The days with your baby may seem long now and you’re exhausted by the end of the day. There is one solution that has many benefits for you and your baby. So since your child won’t be a baby for long try wearing your baby before it’s too late and they are grown.
Research has proven the many benefits of babywearing. Babies cry up to 40-50% less when held.
They often nurse better (sometimes baby slings are referred to as nursing slings), and gain weight better. Being held enables mom or other caregiver to notice their baby’s feeding cues earlier, before crying starts, as crying is a late cue for hunger in babies. And if you are able to start a feed before the baby is crying frantically usually the feeding goes better.
Babies who are often called colicky or fussy often do better if the time they are carried is increased. The rocking motion and the tight swaddle effect of some carriers is just what they like.
Dads and other caregivers can also enjoy bonding with baby through holding and providing comfort to baby. This can be done with a baby sling.
Wearing your baby keeps them safe. Since they are held in your personal space strangers are less likely to touch baby and this can be great during cold and flu season and to prevent the spreading germs.
