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Should You Use a Sling or Front Carrier
for Your Newborn?
or
Why slings are better, for you and baby, than popular
front carriers
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Did you know, evidence has been found at ancient
dig sites to prove that the oldest human invention is
not the wheel, but the sling? This means that the
first human inventor was almost definitely a woman.
Women have known for literally millions of years, in
every continent in the world, the convenience,
comfort, and versatility of the sling. |
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Research has shown that the popular front carriers
are not good for the development of a newborn’s back,
hips and pelvis. In this position, all their body
weight is compressed onto the base of a spine that is
not yet ready to bear this weight. And the legs are
held open at an unnatural angle, possibly causing
problems with pelvic alignment and future walking. A
sling, however, holds a baby in a very similar
position to what they held in the womb. Their weight
is distributed across the entire body, as they lay
curled in the sling. Then, as they grow older they are
able to assume as many as five or more positions in
the sling, including comfortable and discreet
breastfeeding. And you are able to continue using most
slings up to an amazing 40 pounds, making it the most
versatile baby carrier there is. You can’t even use
most front carriers until 8 pounds and by about 12
pounds they absolutely kill your back. A sling’s
weight is distributed across your entire back and
shoulder, making it the most comfortable carrier
available. I was easily still slinging my two year old
son through my eighth month of pregnancy. Plus, it is
the only way to carry twins. You can carry both
newborns together in one sling, as they are used to
from the womb, then later each in their own. |
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Plus, slings are better for your back. Rather
than placing the full brunt of baby's weight on your
upper back, the sling evenly distributes the weight
across your entire back, shoulder, and upper arm.
This is why front carriers can carry up to about 20
pounds, but slings are usually good for 40 pounds.
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The
Eva Lillian Maternity signature slings by
Equanimity Baby are the best of all worlds. They are
incredibly functional and uncommonly beautiful. |
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