The 6 Amazing Benefits of Baby Wearing

3. Convenience

Newborns require a LOT of special attention. Most new parents complain of endless crying spells and newborns that are unable to be soothed. Baby wearing helps to eliminate these periods, allowing you to get on with your day. The gentle rocking motion of your daily movements will help your baby to sleep more frequently and more deeply. Baby wearing also allows for free movement of your arms; you can meet the needs of a demanding family or busy day whilst still ‘cuddling’ your baby.

4. Soothing

Babies who suffer from colic or reflux often prefer to be held in the upright position and baby wearing is an effortless way to achieve this. The gentle pressure of being wrapped has also been proven to promote digestion in tiny tummies, allowing stomach acid (and milk) to stay down and trapped gas to be brought up.

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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