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Evolutionary parenting: why babywearing makes sense. Picture it: you’re in your cave, snuggled in the warm furs and leaves of your bedding with your family sleeping around you. Your baby, tucked in the nook of your arm, nurses at your breast. You sleep together, keeping each other warm during the cold winters, and you know where each child is during the night. But now, as the sun begins its...
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Babywearing is great for so many reasons – bonding, long-lasting cuddles, healthy physical development, getting things done – and we think that when your baby is on you, your baby’s in the very safest place. There’s no better way to monitor your baby when you’re in direct contact. But it’s always important to keep a few safety tips in mind when using any type of baby carrier, which is what...
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We were both honored and thrilled when StrollerTraffic asked for our assistance in writing a complete guide to babywearing. They wanted to address a few of the more controversial topics in the world of baby carriers, including hip dysplasia, carrying your baby foward-facing out, and “crotch-dangling.” There are some excellent, thoughtful and researched answers in this guide, provided by a host of experts in the field – a handful of...
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Babywearing is an excellent way to keep your baby close to your heart while you go about your daily routine. We all have things to do, and wearing your baby in a sling, wrap or baby carrier allows you to keep your hands free without neglecting your baby. But if you’re new to the world of babywearing, or if you’ve been out of the loop between babies, you might...
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The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA ), an excellent trade organization that we profiled in a past post, has announced its joint babywearing education campaign with Health Canada. The BCIA recognized a need to educate the public about safe babywearing practices. In response to this need, they approached Health Canada to form a partnership. It’s through this joint effort that the two agencies will work in conjunction to produce an...
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