Best Baby Carriers, Slings and Wraps
Carrying your baby is very important for their emotional and physical development, according to baby experts like Dr. Sears and Lise Eliot, the author of "What's Going on in There - How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life." There are many excellent baby carriers, slings and wraps on the market, including items made from organic cotton and eco-friendly materials. Once you get used to carrying your baby, you will be able to go shopping and do work around the house while the baby watches, sleeps and even nurses snuggled gently next to your body. Babies carried by their caregivers have been observed to cry less and exhibit lower levels of stress.
Parents of newborn babies like the Moby Wrap which allows you to carry and nurse your baby in a variety of different positions. The Moby comes in a variety of designes, including several organic cotton options. Premature babies can be held safely in a Moby Wrap. Since the wrap is one size it can be used by people of different sizes. Moby wrap prices range from $40 to $140, depending on which style you choose. Organic cotton Moby Wraps cost about $60.
While a Moby Wrap can be also turned into a sling, there are many sling options available for your baby. Some slings like Balboa Baby include a nursing cover which makes it easy to breastfeed while traveling. Consider purchasing an adjustable sling so that it can be used by all the members of your household.
Last but not least, you can carry your baby in one of the structured baby carriers, such as Ergo, Beco, Baby Bjorn and Belle baby carriers. These carriers usually require a newborn insert which sometimes needs to be purchased separately. Ergo offers an organic baby carrier in several colors which retails for $145.
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