Life with a newborn changes your life. Besides the exhaustion, and mood swings you are probably experiencing, you also have a fierce animal urge to spend every second with your child, even if it means sacrificing your sanity, and daily routine.
If this is the case, you may want to consider purchasing a newborn sling. Using a newborn carrier allows you both the intimacy and freedom you crave, by holding your newborn close to your chest, while at the same time allowing your hands to be free. Newborns are at peace swaddled tightly against someone because it reminds them of being in the womb and they feel safe. Allowing your new bundle of joy to mimic this act allows them to bond with you while hearing your heartbeat and breathing patterns, smelling your skin, and listening to your voice all while feeling safe and sound. Woman have been carrying their children in slings for hundreds of years, and it's only now that we are finally catching up on the trend! These woman knew that newborns need the close comfort of their mothers, but they still needed to be able to forge for food, and tend to their homes. We don't know how often you'll be off skinning deer, but nonetheless your newborn sling will allow you more freedom than you can imagine!
When choosing a newborn sling, take your time finding one that fits you properly, and feels comfortable. Ideally your baby sling will have padded shoulder straps so that you don't get any wear and tear carrying your little one all day, as well as padded head support for your bundle of joy. Practice putting on your newborn sling before the baby comes either alone, or using a doll prop. It may take awhile to master, but pretty soon you will be able to throw the thing on without so much of a blink, and you should be able to take it off with one hand. Another feature you may consider looking for is something that can be thrown directly into your washer and dryer; babies are masters of getting poo, pee, and spit up everywhere and you may find yourself washing your newborn sling a few times a week!
Positioning your newborn into their baby sling should not be a challenge [after all, you're probably walking around in the sleep deprived haze that requires you not spend hours trying to position your new baby in a sling!]. Many newborn slings come with easy to interpret directions, and you just need to remember that your baby shouldn't be stuffed in there - they do need room to breath! The ideal position for a newborn is in a reclining position, with head support that allows for easy breast feeding, while being comfortable enough for a long nap. Your newborn sling is the perfect baby-registry item, and they can range in price from thirty dollars, to over a hundred depending on how many features you want it to have so do your research before selecting one. |
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