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BabyBjörn; Bonding With Your Baby
BabyBjörns are those nifty carrying devices which have your baby strapped snuggly up against your chest, enabling you to do all the every day things you need to do, while performing your paternal responsibilities flawlessly. There are a whole range of factors, apart from convenience though, which you should consider when buying a baby carrier.
Below are some of the major things you should consider when buying a baby carrier, and reflection of the how the BabyBjörn baby carriers deal with the issues raised.
Consideration 1, The Well Being of Your Baby
Given that BabyBjörn products are developed in close collaboration with pediatricians, you can be confident your most important priority (the welbeing and safety of your baby) is given absolute priority in the design of there products.
The opinions of medical experts conclude that the design of the BabyBjörn carrier is ideal for the development of our babies' bodies. The head rest helps stabilize the baby's head and trunk when the muscles are not strong enough to do so themselves, (early infancy) while the leg positioning is ideal for the physiological development of the hip joint. As your child grows, his/her position in the carrier can be modified to reflect the needs of its body
More medical opinion on the BabyBjörn carriers can be found here: What The Experts Think
Consideration 2, Parental Bonding
Bonding with your child is a process. It is not an instantaneous thing or a given. The process starts at birth and never stops. The first months of your baby's life are critical in the development of the parental bond. Touch and eye contact are crucial in these early months.
BabyBjörn carriers are designed specifically with this in mind. Your closeness to your baby when using such a carrier will help you understand how your baby is communicating with the tension of its body. On the flip side, the warmth your body provides will help your baby get used to the world outside the womb, while feeling safe and protected by you.
Carrying your baby is such an important part of developing a paternal bond with your baby. With this in mind, and in cooperation with the Royal College of Midwives, BabyBjörn has published a guide to carrying your baby, and the most important factors which impact the bond you form with your child. You can download a copy of it here: The Guide To Carrying Babies
Consideration 3, Simplifying Everyday Activities
Clearly, as the images above attest, these carriers make carrying babies a breeze. While guaranteeing the safe transport of your child, they are also great for your back and trunk. It has been designed with your physiological needs in mind, as well as your baby's. So assuming you wear the carrier correctly the integrity of your back and trunk alignment should be maintained, while leaving your arms and hands free for all the other things you need to do.
