| Mothers everywhere are discovering the many | | | | ages 0 - 3 years of age. It is also very convenient to |
| benefits of baby slings for breastfeeding their infants. | | | | fold up and store a sling compared to toting around a |
| The fact that these slings are available in a wide array | | | | stroller. |
| of colors, sizes and styles helps mothers choose what | | | | There are a number of psychological and physical |
| is best for the comfort of their child as well as their | | | | advantages to using baby slings for breastfeeding. |
| own. | | | | Compared to the typical modern pack used to carry |
| The most popular sling is the pouch which is a simple | | | | children, the sling provides greater support for a child's |
| design of fabric worn over one shoulder and used to | | | | spine. The closeness that a sling provides makes it |
| carry a child from the age of 0 - 3 years of age. | | | | easier for parent and child to bond and provides an |
| Wraparounds, or wraps, offer the closest comfort of | | | | infant with an atmosphere which is comparable to the |
| any sling thanks to the long fabric that wraps around | | | | womb. |
| both mother and child keeping baby snuggled close. | | | | Their are a number of purposes to these slings. |
| The ring sling is also preferred since it is easy to adjust | | | | Mothers who use baby slings for breastfeeding can |
| the fabric through a set of sturdy rings. | | | | feed their infant discreetly while out in public. Their |
| A variety of women are using baby slings for | | | | purpose is also to provide comfort to both parent and |
| breastfeeding but many fathers are discovering the | | | | baby and make carrying a child easier since hands are |
| benefits of using a sling to carry their children as well. | | | | kept free to move about. The slings helps parent and |
| Parents use a sling for their children since it provides a | | | | child communicate and bond with one another |
| safe and secure cradle for their child to sit in. Most | | | | providing an excellent source of development for |
| slings provide excellent carrying support for children | | | | infants and toddlers alike. |