Baby Carriers and Slings

Baby Carrier Slings are all about being close, comfortable, and secure. They are not backpacks, but comfortable wraps that keep your baby close to you. Babies love to be close to their Mothers, the warmth and security of hearing, feeling, and smelling their Mother is very calming to a baby.

Baby pouch Slings have been worn for years in many different parts of the World. They have become more popular in the US over the last 10 years. A Sling allows Mothers to do chores and remain very mobile while they are caring for a small infant.

In countries this was a necessity as Mothers were expected to do frequent amount of physical labor, such as carry water, food, wood, and other supplies that the families needed. The baby being carried in a sling allowed them to do this with the knowledge that their infant was secure and safe.

Most Carrier slings are made of cotton, log lasting and durable. there are many different styles to choose from ranging from fun and classy, to hip and camouflaged styles. One of the great benefits has been to the health and comfort of Moms back. When a Mother carries a baby on her side or holding in her arm while bending, twisting, or reaching, it is going to result in a soreness or an over use injury to the back.

This is difficult for the Mom and can actually turn into a dangerous situation when Mom is thinking more about the pain in her back instead of the little bundle of joy she is caring for. A sling will prevent a lot of the weight bearing discomfort that is put on the back everyday.

Baby slings work through dynamic tension involving the cloth and rings. They wrap around one shoulder supporting the baby with the upper body.