subject: Why You Should Buy A Baby Sling [print this page] The benefits of using a baby sling are being recognized by the parenting communities and are recommended by groups everywhere. The advantages include the emotional comfort that the baby receives by being held close to their parent, physically they take away the strain of just carrying your baby in your arms, and using a baby sling offers great convenience especially when in busy streets or shopping areas.
Developing a a special lasting bond with their new baby is a desire that many parents have. The wish to do so is made easier with a baby sling because holding your baby close on a regular basis allows your baby to develop a sense of security and emotional comfort and the parent also reaps the benefit of this closeness. Having your baby held close to you allows them to sense and hear your breathing, voice and heart beat which is very comforting and reassuring for them. Your baby will also feel that its needs are met as you will be able to respond faster to any cries or actions. Many times a child or baby will feel alone when they are trying to communicate with their parent and they are stuck at the front of the pram and their parent cannot see them. In time they may find this very frustrating and more cries and tantrums may result. Gentle rocking of the sling is another way a baby sling provides a calm and secure environment.
The physical benefits of carrying your baby in a baby sling are primarily the relief of the weight of your baby on your arms. Well padded and adjustable slings help take pressure off your arms and disperse the weight more comfortably onto your shoulders. Other physical benefits include less exposure to car emissions as your baby is in a higher position compared to being in a pram. If you regularly attend a park or public area and are concerned about the possibility of un-friendly dogs, the elevated position will keep your baby out of harms way. Lastly, your baby's body temperature is also controlled when held close to your own body.
As many mothers have discovered, many public places are not pram friendly and they have a difficult time navigating their prams through doors, over kerbs and in busy shopping areas. Using a baby sling when you are out and about enables you to easily manoeuvre around town when out on errands. Another benefit of a sling is that it allows the wearer to have one, if not two, hands free so they can continue doing tasks either at home or when shopping.
Using a baby sling for your newborn, older baby or toddler will no doubt be a great addition to your parenting accessories. It provides you with numerous benefits such as increased comfort while carrying your child, emotional support and bonding with your baby and the convenience of hands free and maneuverability when out doing errands. Baby slings are available in a wide range of modern and simple styles, and colors and designs are also numerous. Most slings are made from breathable cotton and organic cotton slings are great for babies who like to suck on the material.
