Fabric can be washed
Washing and sanitising a baby carrier is much easier than cleaning a stroller. As stroller wheels and handlebars may be more difficult to clean, this presents an opportunity for bacteria to grow and hence increases the chances of inviting germs into your home.
Attune to baby’s needs
Babywearing enables parents to be close to baby, and therefore more attuned to their needs.
Parents can easily monitor baby’s reactions and be able to pick up on cues early when babies are worn and kept close to them.
Early reading of cues and meeting the needs of baby quickly can avoid unnecessary stressful situations.
Encourages breastfeeding
For parents who are breastfeeding, babywearing encourages frequent feeding and feeding on demand. Breastmilk contains antibodies that protect baby from illnesses, so frequent breastfeeding can help to offer some form of protection to baby.
Wearing an older child
Parents with toddlers will agree that many of them are strong willed and have a mind of their own! Wearing your toddler can help to keep them close to you and keep their hands from touching public surfaces which may be teeming with germs.
At this age, they want to touch anything and everything – and then rub their eyes or put their fingers in their mouths. Definitely not ideal when there is a global pandemic happening!
Finding ourselves amidst a global pandemic may be scary and stressful. While the majority of us may not be able to do much to improve the situation, we can do our best to protect ourselves and keep our loved ones safe. One of the ways parents can do that is to babywear.
Should you require assistance with babywearing, 13Thirteen offers video consultations. This service is available to anyone in the world. Email us or drop us a message on Facebook/Instagram to enquire.
Originally published here.
Rynette is the Founder and Managing Director of 13Thirteen. She is also one of the most experienced Certified Babywearing Consultants in the industry, having used a huge variety of baby carriers to carry all three of her children. Rynette has a background in Communications and Psychology, and enjoys sharing about babywearing in relation to a child’s development.
