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Babywearing allows the caregiver to be acutely aware of baby's cues and signals and increases his/her perception of the child's needs. |
(Anisfeld, E., Casper, V., Nozyce, M., & Cunningham, N. (1990). Does infant carrying promote attachment? An experimental study of the effects of increased physical contact on the development of attachment. Child Development, 61, 1617-1627.)
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Babywearing reduces crying and fussiness up to 43% during the day and up to 51% at night.
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(Hunziker, UA, & Barr, RG (1986). Increased carrying reduces infant crying: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 77, 641 -648)
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 Babies who are carried learn more, stimulating brain development and expanding their future learning potential.
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(Sears, William and Martha, The Attachment Parenting Book 2001.)
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Due to the inherent movement of being carried in a sling, babywearing increases cardiac output, improves circulation, promotes respiration and aids in digestion.
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(Montagu, Ashley. Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1986.)
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Babywearing decreases the levels of stress hormones circulating in a baby's blood stream, resulting in a more relaxed, happy baby.
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 (Schore, A.N. Effect of a Secure Attachment Relationship on Right Brain Development, Affect Regulation, and Infant Mental Health, Infant Mental Health Journal 22 (1-2), pp.7-67, 2001.)
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Baby-wearing stimulates baby's sense of touch by being in close contact with the caregiver. This develops muscle-tone and improves circulation.
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(Sears, William and Martha, The Attachment Parenting Book 2001.)
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Babywearing enhances motor skills by stimulating the baby's vestibular system (balance organs) by exposing the baby to a variety of sights, sounds and motion.
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(Sears, William, Wearing Your Baby, Mothering Magazine 1989.
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 Baby-wearing comforts children. Babies feel safe and secure when they are in close proximity to their trusted parent or care-provider. Because these particular needs are being met, they know they are important and self-esteem grows.
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(Anisfeld, E., Casper, V., Nozyce, M., & Cunningham, N. (1990). Does infant carrying promote attachment? An experimental study of the effects of increased physical contact on the development of attachment. Child Development, 61, 1617-1627.
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