Benefits of carrying your baby in a wrap
Is carrying your baby in a wrap worth it? Absolutely! It's impossible to list all the benefits of this form of closeness. The most important are:
- closeness – a child feels their parent's presence, smell, touch, voice, and heartbeat. This is essential for proper development,
- building trust and a sense of security,
- Protects the parent's spine – in a sling, the baby's weight is evenly distributed across the back and shoulders. If a baby is carried from the first weeks of life, the parent doesn't feel the weight gain as much and gradually adjusts to the increased weight.
- the ability to discreetly breastfeed your baby,
- Greater mobility – the child can actively participate in hikes and longer walks with their parent. The sling is also useful when visiting monuments, where climbing high stairs is necessary.
- Help with teething, colic, and infections - if your baby is feeling unwell, the wrap allows for gentle rocking and soothing. An upright position is recommended for runny noses or gas problems.
Our Kokosek store offers a wide selection of both traditional wraps made of organic linen and those blended with cotton. This material is not only exceptionally durable but also allows for proper air circulation, preventing your baby's skin from overheating. It's also worth taking advantage of the advice available in babywearing literature . This will help you learn how to safely carry your baby in a wrap.
How to safely carry a baby in a sling?
Many parents wonder if wraps are safe? Yes, as long as the instructions for use are followed. Wrapping your baby in a wrap is easy, and with practice, it takes less and less time. The most important thing is:
- the baby's pelvis was slightly tucked in,
- the baby's back was in a slightly rounded position,
- the baby's legs were spread apart in moderate abduction at the hip joints.
The quality of the wrap itself is equally important. It should be made of natural and durable materials, and above all, have a cross-weave structure. Furthermore, before purchasing a wrap, it's worth making sure it's appropriate for the child's age and weight. When wrapping, remember to pull the fabric tight. This is the only way to ensure your little one will stay in a given position for a long time.
