Baby Wearing and its Benefits

Baby wearing has been my favourite experience of mothering. I absolutely love it and will promote it forever. This post is for all those who want to know why I think baby wearing is too good.
Baby wearing is a technique where your baby is held close to you or the other parent in a sling. A baby can be worn from the time he is born. I started baby wearing when K was just 10 days old. I was actually waiting for his umbilical cord to drop off. There are different types of carriers and brand to choose from. I would suggest using an ergonomic carrier as its the best way to hold your baby.

Breastfeeding in the carrier
Just when your baby is growing, you would like to take him on walks or other errands. Sometimes you would want to tag him along with your shopping too! Carrying your baby in your arms can be pretty difficult, as their growing weight can put a lot of pressure on your back, shoulders and arms. Additionally, babies can be quite naughty and may wriggle out of your control easily.
Is there a fix for this? Yes of course! One of the best workaround solutions for this is baby wearing.
Sharing some positive benefits too baby wearing on my baby and me.
Benefits of Baby Wearing
It provided me the benefit of being allowed to carry on normal daily routines without any distractions or disturbances. Listed below are some positive benefits that I experienced by baby wearing.
1} Increased intimacy between me and baby
When I carried my baby in the hybrid wrap or carrier, I held him close to me. Baby wearing promoted an intimate connection between my baby and me. Baby wearing also calms down fussy babies and allow parents to respond to their baby’s needs immediately which in turn reduces frustration and stress.
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2} Baby naps are undisturbed
There is a high chance that your baby may doze off while you are out. Carrying your baby in yours arms may disturb his naps and he may get agitated. This was the same case with my baby too. Mr. Ks naps were never disturbed as he was always carried in a wrap or carrier.

Baby naps while mom climbs a pilgrimage
3} Helped me lose weight
Losing weight was like an unimaginable dream, because I simply couldn’t go out to exercise leaving my baby alone. But the impossible became possible with baby wearing. I could go out on long walks and remain fit with my baby close to me all the time. Baby wearing help me achieve the dream of losing weight. Thankfully, I reached my pre – pregnancy weight with in a year of giving birth inspite of having the tendency to gain weight easily.
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4} Promotes mental, physical and emotional development
A baby wrap or carrier keeps your baby snug and in a comfortable and correct position. Baby wearing also develops your baby mentally and emotionally as they get the warmth and security by staying close to you or the other parent.

Enjoying an event with mommy
5} Makes parenting easier
Last but not the least, baby wearing makes parenting a whole lot easier. As a mother, it helped me get all my errands and routine work done without any hindrances. Additionally parents with one more child will greatly benefit from baby wearing as it allows parent to give due attention to both children.
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One of the most effective and simplest aspects of parenting is baby wearing. I am pleased to say that I have experienced many positive benefits from this and would recommend the same to all parents. If you are thinking along the same lines, go and grab yourself a baby carrier now.
You can feel free to leave in your doubts in the comments below, will be happy to help!
Krisha
Such an informative and helpful posts for new mothers or first time mothers. Thanks for sharing.
Charu
Baby wearing has been a way of life for the Indian women especially in the hills too. They keep working while the kids enjoy the soothing comfort of being close to parents. Love it
Emily | The Multitasking Mom
I only wore my baby on occasion with # 1, but with #2 I wore her a lot more cause I needed my hands free. When baby #3 comes in May I’m sure she will be worn even more!!
poornima m reddy
Baby wear is such a boon for the mother these days.. My close friend is looking for one such comfortable baby wear will surely suggest this..
Pooja Mahimkar
I wasn’t aware that there are so many benefits
Ar. Shivali Singla
The pictures are so cute and this article is really helpful and all the benefits and tips sounds really good.
Ishieta
i have heard of this, and the photos makes it look very comfortable & stylist too! & thanks for sharing the benefits you have listed
Jhilmil
I so much agree to all your points in favour of baby wearing. In fact I too practised the same for that bond and comfort.
Mala
Babywearing is a boon for both parents and the baby. It gives you so much of mobility while still keeping baby close to you. You can complete all the chores and also keep the baby close to you.
Varsh
I like the concept of baby-wearing. It takes a lot of anxiety off mothers since they can carry around their little ones with them comfortably.
Snehalata jain (@snehalataj)
5 years before I used to carry kangaroo bags and it was similar kind, and I really loved it because it frees your hand and ur good to go for any thing
Papri Ganguly
Baby wearing is beneficial for both mom and baby. It strengthens the bond.
Mrinal
I am not a mother but I can completely understand you! Having your baby close to you while doing the chores is such a great thing for the baby and the parent
Humaira
Very informative post. Baby wear seems to be best for mothers. Great thought.
Amrita
Babywearing is a bond I tjink.What gorgeous pics of you with little one.Babywearing makes things better always
Alpana Deo
Baby wearing is a win win for both th sides. For us, or hands are free and for the baby they stay close to us warm and cozy.