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Interview with a Professional-
Kate,
Baby Wearing
expert
(more information about Kate)
Benefits of wearing
your baby
& what to look for
in a sling
Kate makes ring slings
for
WildSlings
In this interview, Kate
discusses the advantages of wearing your
baby no matter what age, and gives some
resources for further information about baby
slings.
In
DVD 3 of the Birthing
Sense series- making sense of babies, Kate
shows what you should look for in a sling,
to make the choice that will best suit you
and your baby.
Advantages of wearing your baby in a
sling for care-givers:
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Anyone can do it
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You have your hands free to do
anything you need to while
looking after baby
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Baby's who are worn seem to cry
less
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Comfortable for baby & caregiver
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Babies are happy when they are
carried- they are close to you,
they are stimulated and they are
having their needs met
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Many slings can fit babies from
newborn size to toddlers
Advantages of being worn in a sling
for baby:
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Gentle introduction into the
world- from womb to sling
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Babies can be worn upright or
cradled - every baby is
different
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Physically stimulated while
being held
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Emotionally satisfied/
stimulated- they're having their
needs met while having social
interaction
What do I look for in a sling?
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There are many different
slings available in stores
and on-line - look for one
that suits your needs (Kate
discusses some of the
differences between slings
on the Birthing Sense DVDs)
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One-shouldered slings
(e.g. pouches,
ring-slings)
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Two-shouldered slings
(e.g. mei-tai, various
wraps)
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Look for good shoulder
support
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Look for good back support
DVD
3- Kate discuss different
types of slings, and how to
choose the sling that suits you
Compliment or Substitute your prenatal class
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