Why Babywearing?
For thousands of years, babywearing has been a natural part of childcare. With the arrival of strollers in the past century, it almost disappeared from modern society. Yet, three-quarters of the world’s population still carry their babies—and babywearing is gradually making a comeback even in the “modern world.”
Why is that?
There is growing scientific evidence confirming the importance of contact, closeness, a sense of safety, and other psychological needs for healthy development. These studies refute the traditional myths claiming that babies can be “carried too much,” that they will become overly dependent, clingy, or spoiled. That they must have a strict routine. That they must sleep separately, in their own room, and so on.
A newborn is not an independent being
Your baby spent nine months as a part of your body—used to a safe, enclosed space, warmth, the sound of your heartbeat, and the rhythm of your steps. Being born and separated from the mother does not mean they are instantly ready to be independent or to exist alone in an unfamiliar space. Just as they are not ready to immediately straighten their legs or lie flat on their back after birth. They need time.
Babywearing is a wonderful way to help your baby transition into the world gently—supporting both their physical and emotional development.
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Babywearing helps parents better respond to their baby’s needs.
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Babies in close physical contact regulate their temperature, breathing, and heart rate more easily. They are calmer and cry less.
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Upright babywearing helps reduce reflux and soothes colic through natural abdominal massage.
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The abduction-flexion position (knees higher than bottom, legs forming an “M,” and the back gently rounded in a “C” shape) supports healthy hip and spine development. Many orthopedic experts recommend babywearing as prevention for hip issues.
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During illness, physical closeness helps calm the baby, and skin-to-skin contact can naturally reduce fever.
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The movement of the babywearer stimulates the baby’s skin receptors and vestibular system (responsible for balance), creating a sense of security and promoting motor development.
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When worn, babies see much more of their surroundings, providing valuable sensory input essential for brain development.
A mother’s responsibilities don’t end with birth
Studies clearly show that babies “belong on their mothers” and should remain in close contact with them—especially during the first months. However, for a mother to care for her home, older children, or herself, she needs tools that make this easier.
Babywearing supports daily life by allowing close contact, on-demand breastfeeding, and naps—without giving up mobility or freedom.
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Babywearing improves and facilitates breastfeeding.
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Nursing in a wrap allows mothers to continue daily tasks or care for older siblings.
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Carried babies can have most of their needs met while parents keep both hands free.
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With a baby in a wrap, you can move freely—even where strollers can’t go.
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Babywearing strengthens emotional bonding between mother and baby through the release of oxytocin (the “happiness hormone”) and reduction of cortisol (the stress hormone).
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Fathers also benefit—babywearing helps them form a strong bond with their baby.
Wraps and carriers are just tools
Their main purpose is to help meet the baby’s fundamental needs while respecting the needs of the parent—supporting healthy individual and social development. The starting point is not the wrap or carrier itself, but connection and needs.
Babywearing tools are simply means to fulfill these needs in the best possible way.
Sources / Literature:
Brisch, K. H. – Safe Attachment Relationship (2010)
Hašto, J. – Attachment, Bonding Behavior, and Psychiatry – Psychotherapy (2006)
Cassidy, J., Shaver, P. R. – Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications (2008)
Bowlby, J. – Attachment: The Theory of Early Relationships Between Mother and Child (2010)
Choose your wrap or carrier.
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Carriers
Sestrice Carrier ONE
215,00 €
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Wraps
Wrap Sestrice
114,00 €
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Carriers
Sestrice Carrier
194,00 €
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Wraps
Ring Sling Sestrice
102,00 €
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