We have a compiled a list of articles relating to the
benefits of wearing your baby and keeping your baby close to you in
their early life. Many parents describe a wonderful sense of
connection with their baby when they regularly carry them in sling and
include them as part of their daily lives.
BABYWEARING
In-Arms - Continuum Concept
This article was first written for Mothering Magazine and relates to the author Jean Liedloff's book 'The Continuum Concept'. The Continuum Concept detailed the times Jean Liedloff spent with Stone Age Indians in the South American jungle. In this article Liedloff writes of the importance of the 'In-Arms Phase' of a child's life. Obviously most of us do not live in the jungle these days! However there may still be some value in exploring the ways in which children were raised before our modern culture took over. Many other articles on this site can be found HERE.
Dr Sears Articles
There is a great range of articles relating to babywearing on the Ask Dr Sears website. Dr William Sears is an American paediatrician and his sons have developed a comprehensive site containing a great deal of information relating to 'Attachment Parenting' practices and medical issues. The Ask Dr Sears site contains a large A-Z Index of common childhood concerns HERE.
If You Hold That Baby All The Time...
This is a lovely article written by Pam Leo titled "If You Hold That Baby All The Time...". Pam shares her babywearing experiences with her grandchild and writes of the benefits of having your baby close to your body and your heart. She also touches upon the risks of using front carriers or front packs to carry you baby.
Spinal Stress & Front Pack Carriers
There are some people who argue that the use of front pack style baby carriers can cause long term damage to babies spines. The link above is one article relating to this is argument.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 December 2009 )
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