Benefits of Babywearing
As parents, we all share the same dream of having eight arms (not to mention eight hours of sleep) so we can get everything done. With babywearing, the dream can come 25 percent true!
Wearing your baby in the Connecta Baby Carrier provides the freedom to accomplish so much more while staying connected with your child. You can wash the dishes and snuggle with your baby simultaneously. The ability to tackle your to-do list while still meeting baby’s needs is liberating and can reduce frustration for the whole family.
Nursing mums can stay on the go while feeding baby discreetly inside the Connecta Baby Carrier instead of feeling tied down to a nursing chair. Active parents often find that babywearing allows them to integrate baby care more naturally into their lives. Babywearing provides the freedom to do more work or outdoor activities or engage in more social time with other adults. Baby carriers are compact, lightweight and easy for travel. With baby safely tucked into a carrier it’s easy to navigate tight spaces, stairs, shop racks, cobblestones or rough terrain.
Babywearing can relieve physical discomfort for caregivers who are weary from constant carrying, cradling and rocking, which can put stress on the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck and back. Baby carriers are designed to be ergonomic and adjustable so the baby’s weight is evenly and comfortably distributed.
Babywearing also enriches the lives of babies and parents and helps to keep them connected in a busy world. It can enhance bonding and help baby and parent grow more in tune with each other’s daily rhythms, as the wearer responds promptly to baby’s cues and baby learns to trust that needs will be met. Baby carriers create a special opportunity for dads, grandparents and other caregivers to enjoy physical closeness and enhance their bond with baby.
Many babies cry less when they are worn on a regular basis, especially fussy, colicky or "high-need" babies. Babywearing can lessen the stress associated with separation anxiety for both baby and mum because using a carrier like Connecta makes it possible to go about your daily routine without abandoning baby during times of intense separation anxiety. Some parents find that keeping baby close in a carrier during the day may even help lessen nighttime separation anxiety.
A baby carrier allows baby to explore his surroundings while still feeling protected. While enjoying the ride at adult eye level, baby feels like a part of the action and benefits from social interactions, conversation and eye contact. Yet when these activities and external stimuli become too overwhelming, baby can choose to turn away and snuggle close to mum again for reassurance or a quick nap.
Wearing infants and toddlers also makes it easier for parents to keep up with older children, especially in crowds and at the playground, while still keeping the little one secure and safe with needs met—creating more harmony within the family.