| Carrying your baby in a sling keeps your baby in the | | | | close and personal to you and your interactions with |
| best place possible; Close to your heart! Baby slings let | | | | society they are being fed a huge amount of |
| parents carry their children right next to their bodies, | | | | information that their brains process and soak up like a |
| giving the child a heightened sense of safety, security, | | | | sponge. They are also more receptive to what they |
| and closeness with their parents. Also known as | | | | are learning because of the safe environment the sling |
| baby-wearing, slings have been used for thousands of | | | | provides. Compare this to the typical child that is |
| years and have been shown to provide enhanced | | | | isolated in their crib or stroller down near the ground |
| mental and emotional development in children. | | | | and away from most of the social interaction. |
| It is known that children who were held in baby slings | | | | Baby Slings also allow a convenient way to get things |
| as children grow up to be very confident and well | | | | done while your baby is snuggled close. If you have |
| adjusted teenagers and adults. These children have a | | | | ever tried to clean house or shop for groceries with a |
| strong feeling of security. They were brought into this | | | | crying baby in your arms you will appreciate the utility |
| world feeling safe and secure, therefore causing | | | | and value of a well-made baby sling. The sling allows |
| confidence and a sense of worth. Will this cause my | | | | you to hold your child while leaving both arms free for |
| child to become spoiled you ask? Some studies have | | | | chores or shopping, and at the same time calms your |
| stated that children actually display independent and | | | | child so they cry much less often. Many children just |
| self-sufficient behaviors earlier than those children that | | | | want to be held close to their parents, and a sling or |
| were not held close by slings or similar carriers. This is | | | | wrap allows you to do so on a more consistent basis |
| because their basic early development needs of | | | | without interrupting your daily routine. |
| feeling safe and secure were fully met, therefore | | | | There are dozens of baby sling styles available:ring |
| giving the child a good foundation for working on his | | | | slings, water slings, pouches, designer slings, organic |
| her own when it is time. | | | | cotton slings, and wraps. Water slings are designed to |
| Accelerated learning is another benefit of baby-slinging | | | | hold your child safely while you shower or bathe them, |
| due to the increased exposure to language, the | | | | or take a dip in the pool, while designer slings will match |
| environment, and social situations. When the baby is up | | | | any outfit you choose to wear! |