Baby Strollers are Old-Fashioned and Out-of-Date
Under wraps: Babywearing group embraces a secret weapon: Comfort (for infant and caregiver) in the form of slings, which are gaining popularity in U.S.
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“Babywearing proponents say babies are soothed by the rhythmic breathing and heartbeat of their caregivers that simulates the womb, which some studies confirm. Plus, slings allow for easy, modest nursing for moms and greater bonding between caregiver and child.”
“The age-old practice of babywearing — or using soft baby carriers that hug tightly to the body, including Asian mei tais, African-inspired wraps, or ring slings — has been popular in other countries for centuries .”
“Yet it has only hit the mainstream in the U.S. in the past five years, said Babywearing International President Susie Spence. With celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Maggie Gyllenhaal sporting slings, it’s even becoming trendy.”
“Babywearing is new to America for the most part,” McDowell said. “Mainstream American way of thinking is ‘Oh, you need a stroller. Oh, put your child in the car seat and carry them around.’ ”
“Parents seem overjoyed to escape the dizzying ride on the whirring carousel of car seats, shopping carts, playpens, infant seats and strollers.”
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