Recent research even indicates that babies require movement for healthy neurological and brain development. Including baby in your daily activities will meet her need for movement and closeness. Small babies often enjoy the comfort of slings. Babies in slings are not only warm and snuggly, but continuously rocked to the daily movements of mom or dad. Although not extremely popular in our culture, slings are used worldwide to carry different sizes of babies and small children.
Slings usually come with pictures of possible carrying positions.
For older babies that sit up, frontpacks, front carriers, and backpacks work great. These carrying devices allow baby free movement and a feeling of closeness, while allowing the adult free use of both hands. Quieting a fussy and crying baby is a combination of detective work and compassion. Parents that seek to understand their babies will create a family unit centered around communication, respect, and love. Best of all, quieting a fussy baby will perpetuate peace and a mutually satisfying relationship for all family members.