"I know that babywearing is going to be a part of his future. His wraps are more than just pieces of cloth, they’re an extension of my love and the fond memories that we’ve created." - Moderately Granola Mom
"Toddlers have big feelings. Wearing them allows them to self-regulate by being close to you. It fosters secure attachment, allows them to feel safe, and cared for too."
For some, babywearing is a complete lifesaver. I have heard from many moms who got through their own perinatal mood or anxiety disorder by wearing their child and that is wonderful. For others they just never find that it is a good fit for them.
Close enough to kiss. Breathe in the sweet newborn smell. That new little body wrapped on your chest. Those sweet cheeks are pressed against your skin. Those little fingers. Those little toes. Time stands still for just a minute or two. There are days when they seem to cry for hours on end until someone holds them or wears them. And sometimes even that doesn’t always do the trick but that little being needs you and you’re there for them. And when they relax, you can relax. [Image provided by Courtney Scruggs. A white woman wearing her toddler on her back in a natty topographical map patterned woven wrap and her newborn on her front in a navy and...
