BABYWEARING THROUGH THE AGES
As long as there have been mothers and babies there have also been some form of homemade slings. Mothers in cultures throughout the world have been babywearing for centuries. This age old tradition has so many benefits and it feels completely natural. Modern day research has shown what intuitive mothers have known all along: it is good for babies to be held close to their nurturing caregivers. Anthropologists studying other cultures have agreed that infants who are worn cry much less.

BENEFITS OF BABYWEARING
On his website, Dr. Sears, the famous pediatrician, goes over the 5 major benefits of babywearing. They are:

1. Sling babies cry less.

2. Sling babies learn more.

3. Sling babies are more organized.

4. Sling babies get "humanized" earlier.

5. Sling babies are smarter.

Some additional benefits to using a sling include: it's a convenient way to carry your child, you can take care of your other children easier, they're easy to breastfeed in and you're more in tune with the needs of your child! 

Another great benefit of wearing your child in a sling is that they can actually grow to be more independent children.  Because you are more in tune with their needs and are more apt to take care of their needs quickly when they are held close to you, children who are worn in slings are more secure with their environment and thus more independent.

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SAFE BABYWEARING
It's so important to carry your baby safely. While getting used to carrying your child in a sling support them with your hands. As you go through the learning phase of moving and reacting, the urge to support your baby with your hands is instinctive. Try out your sling for the first time sitting down in a comfortable position. When trying out new positions, do the same.

Here are some helpful tips to keep you and your child safe while using a sling: Wear your child cautiously while in the kitchen. Do not wear your child while cooking or working with sharp or hot objects. Do not drink hot beverages when wearing your child, althought wearing your child is safe while eating. When wearing your baby and stooping over, bend at the knees, not at the waist, and hold your child in the sling with one hand.

Toddlers, if worn are at your reaching level, can grab dangerous or breakable objects off shelves. Keep an arms distance away from potential hazards. When going through doorways or around corners, be careful that your child's body does not stick out past your arm and strike the wall or doorjam. Do not ride a bike or other moving vehicle while wearing your child. Baby carriers are never substitutes for an approved carseat.

Make sure you use your Lucky Baby sling with great care. Afterall - it's your baby in there! Make sure that your child is positioned safely inside and remember that they are not strapped in. Check the seams of your sling to ensure that they are not coming apart. Responsibility for the safety of the child is held by the person using the sling and not Lucky Baby.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:    Are Lucky Baby slings adjustable?

A:  These native type pouch slings are not adjustable and the great thing is that they don't need to be!  No more fiddling with buckles, rings, snaps or clasps.  The sling is sized to fit you and it is the easiest way to go.  You can carry your newborn in the sling and as the baby grows move into the forward facing position, hip carry position and eventually the back carry position, all with one easy to wear sling.

Q:  Are Lucky Baby slings similar to other slings?

A:  Lucky Baby Slings are native, tube shaped, pouch slings similar to other slings on the market.  It is basically two pieces of fabric sewn together on the sides with an extra strong reinforced seam with a curved edge forming a tube when folded in half and worn like a sash. The differences?  Our prices are lower, our prints are more wearable and stylish, ours are completely reversible and they come with a tab to hang your keys from!

Q:  Do any Lucky Baby slings have stretch to them?

A:  These slings are made of durable, breathable and most of all washable 100% cotton.  The Hawaiian fabrics have a small amount of polyester in them but are mostly cotton.  They do not have stretch to them but that's good news - they won't stretch out!

Q:  Are Lucky Baby slings padded?

A:  The slings are not padded and again, really don't need to be.  Keep in mind that cultures throughout the world have been using this same design for centuries without the padding.  The Lucky Baby philosophy - KEEP IT SIMPLE (and affordable)!

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