The Benefits of Baby Wearing

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From: http://www.mybestbirth.com/group/babywearing/forum/topic/show?id=3120006%3ATopic%3A22000

The Benefits of Baby wearing...

Posted by April Lloyd on June 11, 2009 at 5:04pm in Baby wearing

My midwives suggested during prenatal visits that we try baby wearing w/ our first daughter, & I was hooked early on. We (my husband, too) used an Ellaroo Wrap and a Snugli carrier. I was so grateful to be familiar w/ baby wearing when my second daughter was born, because I needed my hands free to keep up w/ an extremely active toddler. My midwives mentioned several talking points about wearing infants:
*Sling babies cry less. (In other cultures, crying is measured in minutes--not hours--because infants are worn or in mother's arms except for sleep.)
*Sling babies learn more. (Researchers have also reported that carried babies show enhanced visual and auditory alertness.)
*Sling babies are more organized. (These babies tend to have less problems regulating breathing, body temp, & sleeping patterns.)
*Sling babies get "humanized" earlier. (Baby becomes aware of, and learns from, all the subtle facial expressions, body language, voice inflections and tones, & emotions of the caregiver.)
*Sling babies are smarter. (Environmental experiences--baby is exposed to Mom's daily routine--stimulate nerves to branch out and connect with other nerves, which helps the brain grow and develop.)

Does anyone else have other benefits to add, amusing stories, or suggested resources? Please, share your ideas & educate the expectant moms in your community.