Using baby slings was more out of necessity rather than it being popular. What my mum and other women in the village didn’t realize at the time was the great benefits bestowed on the bond between them and their babies. Carrying their babies, especially Baby Pouch style Baby slings meant they could do their chores but also promote a calmer baby, making them less prone to crying and more content being snuggled up close to mum.
There are many articles and journals available online pertaining to the ‘science’ of wearing your baby and the benefits of sling baby carriers. There are several experts in the area of baby wearing including the medical field who have done many years of research into the great benefits of wearing your baby in baby slings.
If you are thinking about using baby slings and not too sure if it’s suitable, just look back into history across many cultures and you will see that sling baby carriers was, and still is a very popular way of carrying babies for its multiple benefits. As mentioned above it’s a time honoured tradition that has lasted many centuries – so start wearing your baby today in a Joey Sling.
Personally I think wearing your baby in baby pouch benefits the baby for obvious reasons such as being close to mum and feeling warm and secure and the close interaction experienced. I also believe wearing a baby in Sling Baby carriers benefits the wearer hugely as it’s convenient and provides freedom to get on with daily activities but more importantly you know you are doing something wonderful for your baby by wearing them close. I also believe by wearing your baby, the bonding process between baby and wearer is enhanced. In addition and in my experience both baby and mum can be less stressed as it provides a great solution to meet both baby’s needs and mums needs – Baby slings! They’re a definite must in my experience!
