#005 Sleep Guilt While Babywearing

May 03, 2017

Here’s what we covered in this episode:

Our experiences with newborns and sleep
Being touched out
The many, many phases of babies/toddlers/parenting
To transfer or not to transfer
The feelings of guilt that come up because sleeping in the carrier isn’t “mainstream”
Getting reassurance from other babywearing parents that this IS normal!
The biological norms of sleep
Some unexpected benefits of allowing your baby to sleep in the carrier
How carrier naps help with flexibility and transitioning to life as a parent so you can still go out and socialise
Tricks to eating food with a sleeping baby in the carrier
Why sleeping in the carrier is safe (with TICKS) and optimal
Bonding opportunities while baby sleeps in the carrier
Baby’s body awareness in the carrier
Sleeping longer in the carrier vs being put down
People who have expressed their concern about baby sleeping in the carrier – how to respond
Do what works for you and follow your instincts

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