Baby sling

You may have seen a mom using a baby sling but you have no idea how wonderful the product really is until you try one for yourself. While I’m not really a “new age” mom I do appreciate some of the items that promote attachment between parent and child. There are a few reasons that just about any mom would appreciate a baby sling.

The first benefit of this particular item is the closeness that you feel when you are wearing your baby. I know that may sound a little strange but the baby sling is a great way to keep your little one close by while still having free hands. It also does wonders for a weak back.

Of course, you don’t want to cook while wearing a baby sling. The material drapes and might pose a fire hazard if you are not careful. I actually found that I had trouble doing dishes while wearing the infant sling as well. However, the item is a lifesaver if you want to fold and sort laundry or just walk around without carrying your little one in your arms.

I found out about the product through my sister-in-law who is a little over the top when it comes to attachment parenting. She likes to sleep with her infants next to her and she nurses her babies well into the toddler stage. When she suggested the baby sling I kind-of passed it off as a little too much for my needs.

As I got to know more about attachment parenting I began to look at the baby sling a little differently. What better way to transition from being in the womb to being out in the world than through a baby sling? The infant is snug and right up against his mom’s body and it serves as a great bonding tool.

The baby sling is perfect for helping dads feel close to their babies. It also gives them the benefit of carrying the baby with extra support. This is a great way to help people who are a little apprehensive about carrying delicate little ones.

I did find a few drawbacks to the product. The first was that the infant tends to be lulled to sleep in the baby sling. Sound great? Well, she would also wake up when she was laid in her crib. She seemed a little dependant on the motion to help her drift off to sleep.

Also, the baby sling I chose was a little awkward to wear and it was difficult to determine how it should be placed without referencing the instructions for a good period of time. In fact, I may have to find new instructions for my next infant because I’m sure that I won’t remember how to wear the baby sling properly.

Both drawbacks are minor considering all of the benefits offered by the baby sling. You’ll get the idea once you wear one.