Pinkletink Baby

Why should you wear your peeper?

It's Good for Baby!

Babies cry less! In a frequently cited study, Hunziker and Barr (1986) show that babies who are "worn" cry 43% less overall, and 54% less during the evening hours! Similarly, several studies have shown that babies cry much less in cultures where babies are carried habitually, when compared to babies in non-carrying cultures.

Good for baby's mental development! Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried - the ideal state for learning. When carried, your baby experiences the world from where you do, instead of at knee-level from a stroller. This extra stimulation is great for social and mental development.

Good for baby's emotional development! Research shows that carried babies are more likely to develop a strong sense of security and trust, compared to their non-carried peers. Similarly, research shows that they are more likely to be securely attached to their care-givers and often become independent at an earlier age.

Good for baby's physical development! Research shows that carrying babies helps newborns (especially premature babies) to adapt to life outside the womb (Ludington-Hoe & Swinth 1996). By being so close to Mama's body rhythms (heartbeat, breath, voice and warmth), newborns finds their "rhythm" much more quickly.

It's Good for Mama!

Free's Mama's hands! Unfortunately, Mama's responsibilities don't stop when baby arrives. By wearing baby, Mama is able to cook dinner, breastfeed, clean the house, tend to another child, and even exercise, while keeping baby happy at the same time.

Promotes bonding--a benefit for Mama, too!
Baby is right there for immediate snuggling and talking whenever Mama feels moved. And, by carrying baby frequently, there is no sense of being pulled in too many directions. Baby simply comes along for the stimulating ride, and retreats "into" the carrier when it's time to nurse or sleep.

It's a simplier alternative! Slip in and out of stores and onto buses seemlessly without the hassle of awkward, heavy carseats or stollers.

Babywearing Research

There are a host of articles that speak to the benefits of carrying baby--too numerous to list here. For an extensive list and links to articles addressing the benefits of baby carrying, please visit TheBabyWearer.com