Sling, or as it is called - a patch holder, a sling is a large enough cut of tissue that can turn into a "kangaroo" for a baby, and into its cradle. The main advantage of the sling is the constant contact of the mother with the child. Many scientific works have been developed in the field of psychology, which as a result have proved that for the harmonious and successful development of the child, he needs to feel the mother's warmth for him, to hear her tender voice and fall asleep to the sound of her heart.
Quality sling will always be sewn only from natural materials. His tissues must undoubtedly be non-allergenic. The color effect should be carried out with paints that are resistant to washing at high temperatures and do not contain harmful impurities.
Sling allows you to "hold" on your child's chest from the moment of his birth to two years. This effect is achieved by adjusting the length of the straps attached to the rings. For the convenience of newborns, the kit includes a special roller under the head and a mattress for the back of the baby, which allows you to fix the baby's spine in a rigid position. In addition, the sling is often lined with batting or sintepon to protect the child from accidental influences. On the outside of the holder, for the convenience of parents, pockets for a mobile phone, nipples, a diaper are provided.
Quite often when discussing a patchwork holder, the question arises about the bearing of the baby. It is necessary to use the right holders to avoid spondylolisthesis - this is a condition that can be painful for the baby, and caused by excessive lower back strain. In this respect, sling is much safer than backpacks - "kangaroo". If we analyze the position of the child in the "kangaroo", then it becomes obvious that the entire weight of the baby falls on the lowest part of the spine, which is not yet sufficiently formed for this strain. Sling decided this question - he envelops and holds the child as the mother's hands, providing him with a correct semi-elevated horizontal position supporting the spine. While the baby can not hold his head, it is worth using a roller in the neck.
Speaking of posture, you can recall the centuries-old experience of wearing children in the cloth of African peoples. It is impossible not to notice the excellent people of Africans. This fact convinces us that the sling does not affect the curvature of the back.
Growing up, the child already at the age of 4-5 months acquires an upright position and seeks to know the world around him. For children of this age sling allows you to get a sitting position, which, in turn, unloads the spine and distributes the load on the legs and hips of the child.
In addition to the situation when the child is at the breast of an adult, the sling allows the child to be placed behind his back. However, choosing this position of your baby, it is recommended to wait until the age when he can already sit on his own and the departments of his spine will be strong enough.
Important is also the fact that, in addition to the convenience of the child, the comfort of the mother wearing her child in the sling should also be ensured. For this, when buying a sling, practice putting it on a large doll first. Only after you receive the necessary skills for comfortable and fast dressing of the holder, put the child there. The advantage of the sling is also noticeable in the process of feeding the baby. Wrapped in a flap, you can hide your baby from prying eyes and, if necessary, even feed him with breast.
Undeniable is also the convenience of the sling for long walks, when the stroller is quite bulky. Sling will be convenient to use and in an apartment in which the stroller can occupy most of the free space.
Parents should also remember that when choosing products for newborns, they take responsibility for the health and development of the child and, first of all, should build on the comfort of the baby. Now you know how to properly buy a sling for carrying a baby!