 Fact:Time in a baby carrier counts as tummy time.Time spent in a sling can help develop many of the same muscles as are strengthened during tummy time. When babies are carried and held, they don’t have the problem with flattening of the head as frequently. Benefits of Babywearing Choosing a Carrier Weekly Demos Blugrass Babywearers Links Benefits ·Baby cries less, learns more, grows better ·Easier to get work done ·Eliminates the need to choose between holding the baby and "having a life" ·Reduces postpartum depression and child abuse ·More comfortable for your arms and back than carrying. ·Gives babies closeness and motion they love. ·Fosters trust and attachment. ·Helps with bonding with foster or adopted children. ·Feed on the go – even breastfeed hands free. ·Babies are less likely to be bored and can learn more when they are up higher. ·Protects baby from unwanted touches, strangers and germs – especially important during cold & flu season. ·Mom has two free hands to play with older children, so less sibling rivalry ·Gives Dad bonding opportunities ·Keeps baby safe and out of harm's way Choosing a Carrier At Mother Nurture we offer a variety of comfortable, stylish baby carriers. We recommend that you come to the store and try each type of carrier. The right carrier will depend on your lifestyle, goals and body. You may try carriers pre-baby with our weighted demo doll or bring your baby in after birth. All of our carriers can be used from birth through toddlerhood and be worn on the front, back and hip. It’s never to early or late to learn about or start babywearing. Weekly Demos Please click here to see our calendar for weekly babywearing demos. Bluegrass Babywearers Bluegrass Babywearers is a local groups dedicated to bring together experienced "babywearers" with parents or caregivers who would like to learn more about this useful and nurturing practice. The group meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Baby Moon. Join their Facebook Group for more info:http://www.facebook.com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers/ This is a great resource for trying different carriers or learning to do more with a carrier you already own. Babywearing International - Babywearing International Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver, through education and support. Baby Carrier Industry Alliance - BCIA works to advance the well-being, growth and interests of the baby carrier industry. They are working to ensure the availability of baby carriers by establishing safety standards and working with the ASTM and CPSC. Mother Nurture is proud to be a member of this organization. Wear Your Baby - Learn to wear your baby - includes instructions for using different types of slings to wear your baby in a variety of positions, especially wraps. The Baby Wearer - A wealth of information dedicated to babywearing – photos, articles, product and vendor reviews, and forums. The Rebozo Way Project - The Rebozo Way™ is dedicated to educating the public about traditional methods of birthing, family and community relationships, and about in-arms and attachment parenting as practiced by indigenous peoples worldwide, and as relevant to our own lives as caring members of the world community. |
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