- Baby slings allow babies to lie in a natural position rather than forcing their legs apart as in baby carriers
- Baby slings allow us to walk around freely rather than having to negotiate around with a stroller
- Baby slings promote a healthy closeness between us and the baby. Some benefits of this for the baby are:
- When a baby rides in a sling attached to his mother, he / she is in tune with the rhythm of her breathing, the sound of her heartbeat, and the movement his mother makes - walking, bending, and reaching.
- This stimulation helps baby to regulate baby's own physical responses and exercises baby's vestibular system, which controls balance.
- The sling is in essence a " transitional womb " for the new baby, who has not yet learned to control his bodily functions and movements. Research has shown that premature babies who are touched and held gain weight faster
- the more that babies are held the less they cry and fuss
- Carrying a baby helps strengthen your back and neck and leg muscles after having your baby. In essence you are weightlifting with a weight that is correct for you to carry straight after giving birth and continues to gain weight to help continue stretching your strength capacity.
- Baby slings cost a lot less than baby carriers, strollers etc
- Baby slings are much easier to clean
- Baby slings are a safe place for young children to be in crowded places
- Baby slings are a warm and protected place to be when you have to go out in cold or windy weather
- Babies in baby slings cry less
- Baby Slings cause you to feel that your child is more a part of your life, and you will find yourself becoming more and more intuitive to the little persons needs.
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