Benefits of Babywearing

Did you know there are lots of benefits to babywearing for both you and baby? 

Here are few of the reasons that babywearing is great:

It can help to promote bonding: Keeping your baby close can help to strengthen the emotional connection between you and baby, supporting baby's innate need for security and attachment and promoting confidence, resilience and independence later in life. Soft touch helps to stimulate the release on Oxytocin - supporting bonding, reducing stress and improving well-being for parents.

It soothes babies & boosts parents confidence: You are able to respond to their needs quickly, easing any distress before it escalates. The gentle motion and closeness often calms babies and can help them to cry less. Even better if you add in some extra movement and music with our Boogie with Baby classes! Knowing you have baby close and are able to respond quickly can help you to feel calmer and more confident in caring for your baby. 

It encourages physical and cognitive development and enhances learning: Being upright helps babies develop neck and head control and muscle strength. The motion experienced by the baby while being carried helps to develop balance and enhance neuro-motor development. Babies also experience the world at adult eye level, which can stimulate cognitive and social development.

Promotes better sleep: Many babies nap more easily and for longer periods when worn. Babies have been known to fall asleep in the middle of our classes! 

Convenience: Frees up your hands, making it easier to multitask, care for other children or simply get anything done! Navigating crowded places or uneven terrain is also much easier with a carrier than a buggy. You can maximise your time for closeness and cuddles with your baby and the feeling of contact naps, without being nap-trapped on the sofa. 

Reduces flat head syndrome: Alternating positions in a carrier can help prevent positional plagiocephaly (flat spots on the head) from being laid on their back for long periods. 

Whether wearing baby for a walk, to get things done or while attending our Boogie with Baby classes, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy those carrier snuggles!