Take Out The Hassle With BreastFeeding Slings

For a new mother, one of the many thoughts on your mind is, will I breastfeed my baby or not? As you weigh the pros and cons, you may ponder the natural advantages with the inconveniences of breastfeeding. One big factor that comes into play is feeding in public. Do the benefits really outweigh the awkwardness?

If inconvenience and potential embarrassments are the main concerns, consider yourself worry free. With breastfeeding slings a mother is able to comfortably and discreetly breastfeed in any situation and enjoy the benefits of breastfeeding without the inconveniences.

As you have carefully considered breastfeeding, you may have listed among your pros, economic advantages (formula gets pricy!), and mother’s milk provides baby with natural nourishment. You may not have been aware of some other proven perks to breastfeeding. Studies show that breastfeeding protects the baby from various infections during their first few months of life. Other research results demonstrate a correlation between breastfeeding and cognitive development.

Babies that are breastfed develop sharper, quicker minds. One study even suggests that the longer a baby is breastfed affects the cognitive development to an even greater degree. In any case, breastfeeding brings with it a number of benefits to both mother and baby. With that in mind, carrier and sling designers have paid particular attention to creating breastfeeding slings that allow mother to easily feed baby.

Breastfeeding slings come in a variety of shapes and styles. Popular styles include ring slings, stretchy wraps, pouches, and basic one-piece slings. The difference between each design is the way in which they are secured. Ring slings make use of a large metal or wooden ring on one end of the wrap. The fabric is then wrapped around mother and baby with the end fastened into the ring. This style is highly adjustable and versatile.

Stretchy wraps rely on the elasticity of the fabric to comfortable nestle baby to mother’s tummy and move comfortably as mother takes care of daily tasks. Other wraps have more length in the fabric which enables mother to wrap herself and baby several times before tying the ends across her back or around her hips. And one-piece slings are the simplest, but easiest to use with extra fabric that can be easily extended over baby and mother for breastfeeding. Despite the design differences however, each sling keeps baby close and covered where mom can effortlessly breastfeed.

Breastfeeding in a sling requires minimal effort. Often baby will be positioned tummy-to-tummy with mother. To feed, mother simply shifts baby to one side or the other, adjusting the ring or wrap position of the sling. The loose flowing style of the carrier provides a fabric shield that can be brought up over both mom and baby. After feeding, mother simply returns baby to his original position and adjusts the extra fabric to allow baby more air and light.

Breastfeeding slings wear comfortably, function beautifully, and work like a charm! All the worries of nursing in public dissipate with a sling while all the wonderful benefits to breastfeeding remain.

HugaMonkey baby slings are a one-piece breathable fabric that is ideally made for breastfeeding and carrying, or wearing, your baby. No rings, fasteners, or yards of fabric get in the way, cause complications, or safety concerns for you or your baby. Simple, durable, and strong, HugaMonkey takes all the hassle out of breastfeeding and baby wearing.