| Is this a new way of carrying your baby? At least this | | | | baby. Some wraps, like the Maya Wrap baby slings |
| may be so in the Western world though more and | | | | are stylish, comfortable and adjustable. Others like the |
| more people are using the baby sling. In fact, baby | | | | Munchkin Jelly Bean Reversible sling gives you great |
| slings have been used for centuries in different parts | | | | value for money as you can have two different styles |
| of the world in one form or another. Let me explain. | | | | for the price of one. |
| Baby slings come in many different styles, color and | | | | There are so many good reasons to use baby slings |
| fabric choices. | | | | or baby carriers. When some of these slings are used |
| There is the Ring sling, Ergo-baby carrier, Hostling's | | | | it means: |
| adjustable pouch, Mei Tai, Maya Wraps, Cargo Bean | | | | - Hands-Free for Mum or Dad to do other chores |
| Sling just to name a few. The style you pick may | | | | around the house or in the garden. Also by having |
| depend on the weight of your baby, the activities you | | | | hands-free it is great for holding onto other children |
| want to do and also whether it suits your image. Some | | | | while having your baby in a sling. |
| of these slings are made in organic fabrics,some | | | | - It also allows you to go places together like traveling |
| available in mesh that allows baby's skin to breathe | | | | in a crowded public transport as you have that feeling |
| while others come in stretchy type material. Some | | | | of keeping your baby close and secure to you. |
| styles include rings for a more distinctive look, while | | | | - Most babies love to be carried and held close to your |
| others have side release buckles that are made of | | | | chest. This provides a warm and cosy feeling. |
| metal. Others have fabric ties. | | | | - Baby slings also provide wonderful bonding between |
| Some slings come with a removable sleep hood that | | | | parent and child. One cannot help feeling of those |
| shades infant from sun or wind. There are even | | | | maternal instincts "kicking in" when protecting your |
| versatile straps that can be worn crossed or | | | | baby so close to you. There is great interaction |
| ruck-sacked (not crossed) when carrying your | | | | between baby and you. Touching, kissing, cuddling your |
| precious cargo. Some of these baby slings are better | | | | baby strengthens the bond between your baby and |
| worn for carrying baby in front, while others are more | | | | yourself. |
| suitable for front and back carriers. There are those | | | | - Baby slings always seem to help your baby fall |
| that prefer carrying baby to the side of the hip.You will | | | | asleep in record time.The lull of your heart beat almost |
| have a better feel on how you wish to carry your | | | | has a hypnotic effect on the child. |