All babywearing methods agree on one thing: meeting needs. Whether it's the baby's needs or the parents'. Here are the basics to know about physiological babywearing.
What are the existing baby carriers?
There are several babywearing options. It is important for parents to be able to try different baby carriers available on the market to choose the one they feel most comfortable with, and the one that best meets their daily needs. For this, do not hesitate to contact a babywearing instructor.
1. The sling :
The sling is a knot-free wrap, the perfect ally for those hesitant about knotting. It is an asymmetrical carry, with the baby's weight distributed over one shoulder. It is fastened by passing the fabric between two rings, and the baby's weight in the fabric will block the rings. Its strong points are its very quick setup, its lightness, and its compact nature, allowing it to be slipped anywhere.
A sling's fabric can be woven or knitted.
At Bud & Blossom, we offer slings woven from 100% linen, providing excellent support while having a thin fabric thickness, which is much appreciated by parents new to physiological babywearing.
2. The knitted wrap :
These wraps are also often called stretchy wraps. They may or may not contain elastane. They are generally appreciated for their very enveloping "cocoon" feel. Their elasticity requires knotting with several layers of fabric over the baby's back. They will welcome your little ones from birth, but carrying will be less comfortable for a toddler due to the elasticity of the fabric.
At Bud and Blossom, we offer the best baby wraps to support parents during the postpartum period. Our knitted wraps provide a soft and lightweight cocoon for you and your baby. In
Wishing to revolutionize stretchy wraps, we developed a perfect fabric composition of Oeko-Tex cotton, an opportunity to create an incomparable physiological babywearing experience.
Discover our Wrap collection here
3. The preformed baby carrier :
The classic baby carrier is generally made with woven fabric. It usually fastens with buckles. Easy to set up, however, make sure it is physiological to best respect the baby's anatomy.
It is worn like a "backpack", consisting of a clip-on waist belt, a panel that wraps the baby, and two padded shoulder straps that are clipped at the back.
At Bud & Blossom, our physiological Exquis baby carrier combines the flexibility and second-skin effect of a baby wrap with the practicality of a buckle carrier.
Discover our Exquis collection here
4. The mei tai :
The mei tai is very similar to the classic baby carrier in its composition and setup. Like the baby carrier, it is designed with a panel that will wrap the baby.
Its particularity lies in its fastening system. It has fabric panels at the waist that are tied, as well as fabric panels that serve as shoulder straps, which are also tied around the baby.
5. The woven wrap :
Woven baby wraps can contain linen, cotton, silk, wool... They are most often sewn from a fabric called "cross twill". This carrying method is highly adaptable as it can be used from birth up to approximately 4 years of age. They allow for ties with a single layer of fabric on the baby's back.
What physiological babywearing options can you find at Bud & Blossom?
At Bud & Blossom, we offer three types of baby carriers:
> Slings. Our slings stand out for their thermoregulating material, linen. They are designed to be trendy and supportive.
> The EXQUIS: our hybrid baby carrier. It is characterized by its soft and non-rigid waist belt that fastens with a fabric panel secured between two rings, like a sling.
Its panel is soft and light. Its thin and padded shoulder straps provide support and softness. The extra detail that makes all the difference: Exquis was designed to be worn with crossed shoulder straps in the back, which greatly optimizes the distribution of the baby's weight for a feather-light effect. Exquis defies conventions. If you have never found your perfect match in a traditional baby carrier, Exquis is probably the one for you.
What are the benefits of physiological babywearing for your baby?
Carrying your child brings a host of benefits. If you weren't already convinced by babywearing, we have listed the elementary advantages for you.
Sleep
On dad or mom, sleep will be promoted by babywearing.
In his mother's womb, baby slept peacefully, rocked by the heartbeat, and every step she took.
Once out of his mother's womb, close to you, at kiss and cuddle height, rocked again by your steps, in his cotton pouch, baby will feel reassured, soothed, and protected. He will hear the rhythms of a beating heart again.
Colic
Often called "infant colic." It is partly due to the infant's immature digestive system. Since their digestive system is not yet fully developed, this can cause spasms and painful bloating for your little one.
This can lead to intense and prolonged crying from your child. Their discomfort is often characterized by strong agitation; the baby may squirm and have difficulty sleeping.
This weakened digestive system can be relieved by babywearing.
Indeed, the physiological position allows the baby's muscles to be completely relaxed, thus reducing colic. The baby's physiological position combined with the parent's rocking provides a natural massage of the baby's belly and absolute comfort.
Exquis Léo baby carrier
What are the benefits of physiological babywearing for parents?
1. The attachment bond
Carrying one's child is a way to communicate with one's baby. Sometimes it's natural to connect with your baby, sometimes it's more complicated for other parents. Sometimes the bond is instinctive, sometimes it takes more time.
Sometimes the mother will find her place very easily, after carrying her child for almost 9 months, and conversely, for her or the co-parent, it may be a longer journey. These situations are unique to each family. What is certain is that babywearing is a tool that helps create or strengthen attachment bonds. It is the continuation of pregnancy. The skin-to-skin contact of the first days can easily be done in a sling, for example.
Babywearing replicates the fetal position that the baby had in the mother's womb, which is how they will feel soothed. The walls of the mother's belly were reassuring for the baby; the fabric of the carrier will replace them to continue to provide security. The proximity, eye contact, and physical touch with their parents will allow the baby to regulate their emotions and meet their needs.
Are you familiar with oxytocin? This hormone is also called the love hormone. The production of oxytocin will be stimulated by affection, tenderness, and love during the rocking motions of babywearing.
2. Having free hands
If baby feels reassured by their parent, it's also a way for the parent to cuddle and give lots of love!
With free hands and a light heart, mom and dad will be able to regain the mobility of their hands! Very practical for going about their daily activities: hanging laundry, hiking, taking care of the rest of the family...
Exquis Peonia baby carrier
3. Feeding your child
Whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, a baby carrier will be your ally!
The added bonus, when you breastfeed, the contact between you and your baby will again promote oxytocin production, and thus milk let-down!
