Benefits of Carrying your Baby Close

• Supports 4th Trimester conditions. Carrying helps to create the safe environment they know and are accustomed to.
• Helps caregivers to bond with baby and helps to create secure attachment.
• Helps with reflux, colic and constipation.
• Having baby close helps release oxytocin (known as the love hormone) for both caregiver and baby.
• Promotes responsive feeding (whether breast or bottle fed).
• Frequency and length of crying reduces when baby is held close.
• Safe place to sleep. Keeping baby close and in view, including day times sleep, reduces the risk of SIDS.
• An ergonomic carrier supports baby in a way that is optimal for healthy hip, spine and muscle development and balance.
• Hands free. Caregivers are able to wear baby therefore giving comfort and support in a safe way whilst also able to use both hands.
• Encourages positive mental and emotional development.

K.Coll-Cats & S.Morris 2018