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Links to selected research about usage of baby slings and carrying of babies:
Cardiorespiratory stability of premature and term infants carried in infant slings.
By Stening W, Nitsch P, Wassmer G, Roth B (Children's Hospital, University of Cologne, Koln, Germany) 2002
Conclusion: The use of carrying slings is not associated with an increased risk of clinically relevant cardiorespiratory changes in term and
preterm infants.”
Increased carrying reduces infant crying: a randomized controlled trial.
By Hunziker UA, Barr RG, Pediatrics 1986 May;77(5):641-8.
Conclusion: Supplemental carrying modifies "normal" crying by reducing the duration and altering the typical pattern of crying and fussing in
the first 3 months of life. The relative lack of carrying in our society may predispose to crying and colic in normal infants.
Carrying as colic "therapy": a randomized controlled trial.
By Barr RG, McMullan SJ, Spiess H, Leduc DG, Yaremko J, Barfield R, Francoeur TE, Hunziker UA, Pediatrics. 1991 May;87(5):623-30
Conclusion: In healthy infants, crying behavior is reduced significantly by "supplemental" carrying; that is, increased carrying throughout the
day in addition to that which occurs during feeding and in response to crying.
Attachment Parenting: A Practical Approach for the Reduction of Attachment Disorders and the Promotion of Emotionally Secure Children.
By Tami E. Breazeale, Master Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Bethel College 2001
Conclusion: Attachment parenting utilizes "babywearing," as a means to promote parent-child bonding and parental responsiveness. Though
somewhat unusual in our culture, babywearing has been a common practice throughout human history and is still very common in parts of our
world today. As an added bonus, slings and other soft carriers often allow for hands-free baby carrying and breastfeeding, providing the
mother with the convenience of caring for her baby while still being able to get various types of work and chores done
Cardiorespiratory stability of premature and term infants carried in infant slings.
By Stening W, Nitsch P, Wassmer G, Roth B (Children's Hospital, University of Cologne, Koln, Germany) 2002
Conclusion: The use of carrying slings is not associated with an increased risk of clinically relevant cardiorespiratory changes in term and
preterm infants.”
Increased carrying reduces infant crying: a randomized controlled trial.
By Hunziker UA, Barr RG, Pediatrics 1986 May;77(5):641-8.
Conclusion: Supplemental carrying modifies "normal" crying by reducing the duration and altering the typical pattern of crying and fussing in
the first 3 months of life. The relative lack of carrying in our society may predispose to crying and colic in normal infants.
Carrying as colic "therapy": a randomized controlled trial.
By Barr RG, McMullan SJ, Spiess H, Leduc DG, Yaremko J, Barfield R, Francoeur TE, Hunziker UA, Pediatrics. 1991 May;87(5):623-30
Conclusion: In healthy infants, crying behavior is reduced significantly by "supplemental" carrying; that is, increased carrying throughout the
day in addition to that which occurs during feeding and in response to crying.
Attachment Parenting: A Practical Approach for the Reduction of Attachment Disorders and the Promotion of Emotionally Secure Children.
By Tami E. Breazeale, Master Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Bethel College 2001
Conclusion: Attachment parenting utilizes "babywearing," as a means to promote parent-child bonding and parental responsiveness. Though
somewhat unusual in our culture, babywearing has been a common practice throughout human history and is still very common in parts of our
world today. As an added bonus, slings and other soft carriers often allow for hands-free baby carrying and breastfeeding, providing the
mother with the convenience of caring for her baby while still being able to get various types of work and chores done