How babywearing helps establish parent-child bonds
This article explores the biological and psychological benefits of babywearing, a practice involving the use of slings or carriers to keep infants close to caregivers. It highlights how physical closeness promotes bonding, regulates infant heart rates, and triggers the release of oxytocin in parents.
With babywearing — using slings, wraps or structured carriers — caregivers can keep their babies close while going about daily activities. (Nappy/Unsplash) How babywearing helps establish parent‑child bonds Published: July 23, 2026 9:00am EDT https://theconversation.com/how-babywearing-helps-establish-parent-child-bonds-281931 https://theconversation.com/how-babywearing-helps-establish-parent-child-bonds-281931 Link copied Share article Share article
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