It only makes sense that they would prefer the same type of environment after they're born. Babywearing is a practice that allows parents to hold their babies close while keeping both arms free to get their grown-up tasks done at the same time. Not only does it involve "wearing" baby in a soft carrier but, it also requires a shift in mindset about baby care. Rather than picking up the baby to soot
he, change, or feed, just to be put down again, babywearing means the baby spends the majority of her time close to the caregiver's body, and is put down for diaper changes, long naps, or when the caregiver needs more freedom of movement. A scientific study of almost 100 mom-baby pairs found that babies who spent more time in carriers cried 43% less than babies who spent more time out-of-arms.
2. While the caregiver is bustling about, the baby is busy absorbing and learning from his ever-changing environment. The baby sees, hears, and smells the world, and experiences the caregiver's reactions to it. All this stimulation helps the brain develop.
3. The heartbeat, motion, breathing rhythms, and voice of the caregiver all remind baby of life inside the womb.
4. Stronger attachment. In an experimental study at Columbia University, more babies who were worn by their mothers in soft baby carriers developed secure attachments to their mothers than babies who were carried in infant seats.
