Babywearing: A Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits, Drawbacks, and Styles

For centuries, babywearing has been a cornerstone of parenthood in many cultures around the world. Today, it remains a popular practice, offering convenience, comfort, and connection between parents and their babies. Whether you’re running errands, soothing a fussy baby, or simply wanting to keep your child close while staying hands-free, babywearing can be an invaluable tool in your parenting journey.

Postpartum, Attachment ParentingLyndsay EckhartNovember 13, 2024babywearing, secure attachment, safe babywearing, soft structured carriers, wrap carriers, ring slings, mei tai carrier, backpack carrier, hiking with babyComment

Primal Caregiving and Infants as “Predator Beacons”: How Ancient Instincts Shape Modern Parenting and Anxiety

When MIT grad student Tomer Ullman presented his humorous hypothesis at the BAHFest in 2013, he likely didn’t expect it to spark discussions about the psychology of caregiving and how ancient survival mechanisms could still influence modern-day parenting and anxiety.