by Alice Hansen
To hold your new baby close is a mother’s natural instinct. The soft newborn scent, wide new eyes and gentle breathing rhythms are pure joy. Surely new mothers and fathers should experience these precious moments for as long as possible.
For most parents, this magical time is unforgettable, yet relatively short-lived. Despite the new family addition, life hurries on and demands the shift of attention back to daily routine.
There are places to get to and chores to tackle. However, through the concept of ‘babywearing,’ a busy parent has the freedom to engage in every-day activities as normal.
Particularly for new parents, the transition of learning to incorporate their new arrival into daily life can be difficult. Not only does a new mother have to learn the motherly ropes very quickly, she must also learn how to introduce her baby into her current lifestyle smoothly. Read the rest of this entry »
