Babies Love to be Held

many of their day to day activities. Their baby will be part of family life and not feel like an outsider, and siblings are less likely to feel that baby is an intruder. Many parents have found that wearing their baby in a sling helps calm him and often helps him go to sleep. Plus, nursing a baby in a sling can be convenient and discreet.

Some parents feel guilty for holding their baby to help keep him content or are afraid that if they carry him too much he will become too dependent. Recently, a new mom told me that her baby got held a lot because she didn't like to hear him cry, so she worried he was being spoiled.

Experienced babywearing parents have found these fears to be unnecessary. A baby cannot be held too much. When parents listen to their baby's cues, and responsively meet his needs, their baby will grow to trust them. A strong attachment will be built between themselves and their baby. From the base of this secure relationship, a child can grow into a healthy independence as he becomes ready.

Appreciate your child's babyhood. The next time you try to decide where to put your baby down, take a look at all your options. . . perhaps your baby would be happiest in your arms. Help him develop his potential and carry your baby while you can. The time when a child wants to be carried all the time goes by quickly, and one of your toddler's first words may be "Down!!" (Mine's was.)

Here are some helpful links:

http://nurturing.ca/carrybaby.htm http://www.geocities.com/~mykidzmom/wear...

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