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Baby slings are so popular with mothers who breastfeed that they are often referred to as nursing slings. It makes sense that babywearing–carrying your baby in a fabric baby sling or wrap–goes hand and hand with breastfeeding because babies want to be attached to their mothers. When they aren’t nursing they are held close by mom in a sling and can smell her scent and feel the rhythm of her breathing and heart rate. If you either chose not to breastfeed or breastfeeding didn’t work out then wearing your baby in a sling can help you bond with your baby and get that added closeness that you may be missing out on by not breastfeeding. The good thing about babywearing is that you can succeed at it no matter how your baby is being fed.
