Why would you want to wear your baby?
Doctors used to say "put your baby down," but not anymore. Babies thrive through touch. |
Even if your mom, grandma, or dear Aunt Sally are telling you that holding your baby is going to spoil him, research just simply doesn't back that up. Food spoils, not babies! Studies have shown that babies who are worn for 3 hours a day cry 43% less than those who aren't. What care-giver doesn't want a happier baby? It is also a very healthy choice. Premature babies gain weight more easily and have greater overall health when they are in close contact with their mother's skin and can hear her heartbeat. The stimulation of being on mom helps babies regulate their own systems and heartbeats!
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