The Freedom & Bonding of Babywearing

Supports healthy development

Babies who have been regularly carried by mum/dad have been shown to benefit from the following positive health outcomes:

More likely to form a secure attachment with parent, leading to improved physical, emotional, and cognitive development long-term.
Healthy development of spinal muscles – supporting the soft C-shape curve in a newborn’s spine as it matures into balancing curves, which will enable baby to: develop good balance and flexibility; gain the muscle strength necessary to hold their head up and control their neck movements; and absorb the impact/stress on their body from walking, running, and jumping.
Strengthens the vestibular system, improving baby’s coordination and balance.
Boosts baby’s sense of smell and speech.
Regulates baby’s temperature, heart, and respiratory rates (due to close contact with parent) and leads to healthy growth development. When a baby’s vitals regulate naturally, their body can conserve energy and reallocate it to growth development or repair, which is especially critical for premature or unwell babies.
Baby’s strengthened attachment to their parents supports the immune system‘s regular production of infection-fighting cells.

Inward-facing bonding with the LÍLLÉbaby COMPLETE All Seasons Carrier – Succulent

Reduced cases of reflux symptoms, posseting, coughing and breathing issues, due to the upright position enabled through carrying.
Lowered risk of ear infections, hip dysplasia, flat-head syndrome, and SIDS.
Healthy digestion and hip development. Being held in an upright position is good for baby’s digestion; and when carried in a spread-squat position, baby’s puborectalis muscle is relaxed, supporting their bowel elimination. This position also encourages healthy hip development in baby.
Consistent and prolonged breastfeeding relationship and routine (when mum wears baby), which results in a more consistent weight gain for baby. Being close to their mother’s chest serves as a natural reminder for baby to feed, and breastmilk production also increases in response to mum’s close contact with baby.

Provides ease & comfort

Babywearing with a well-fitting carrier/wrap is more comfortable and less physically demanding than carrying your baby or toddler in your arms.
Getting around busy or tricky settings when carrying your baby in a wrap/carrier is easy, especially compared to the difficulty of navigating tight spaces, stairs, or rough terrain with a stroller. Carriers are also much lighter and less bulky to take with you.
Babywearing provides a comfortable, easy, and discreet solution for breastfeeding on-the-go.

Helps you manage who has access to your baby

For parents who like to manage whether baby is in reach of overly-friendly strangers, children, or even pets, babywearing can lessen the likelihood of this happening or of people asking to hold your baby when you’d rather keep them close.

A baby wrap or a carrier with customisable fit features can also be worn by anyone, which enables parents to share the load of holding and settling baby with each other and close family/friends.

Hip carry with Nana in the Ergobaby Omni Breeze Carrier

Ultimately, we at Belly Beyond understand that parenthood is a journey of discovering what works for you and your baby, and babywearing may not be for everyone. But with so many possible advantages, we believe giving it a go is surely worth it.

If you’re looking to choose a baby carrier that’s right for you and your family, you might like to check out Belly Beyond’s Ultimate Guide to Babywearing or our comparison charts for four leading brands, which covers all the most important features across every babywearing product we sell. 

We have also put together a Babywearing Safety Guide to help beginners carry their wee one with confidence!