10 of the best baby carriers
They’re incredibly practical – You’ll have your hands free drink a cup of tea, look after other children…the list is endless. Baby carriers take up far less room than prams and strollers, making travelling by car or public transport a whole lot easier. A well fitted carrier can help postnatal recovery – Wearing a carrier can increase your strength and fitness as you carry your growing baby – without any hardcore exercise regimes! Babywearing supports parent-child bonding as it gets lots of Oxytocin (the ‘love hormone’) flowing and may also ease symptoms of postnatal depression. You can keep your baby close – Newborns in particular feel comforted by being close to you and from the movement of your walking and the sound of your heartbeat. It’s good for their physical, cognitive, and emotional development, too, as they’re able to engage with the world around them – and with you at the same time. Being held upright is great for their digestion and has many of the same benefits as tummy...