Babywearing Mythbusting: "It's Just For Convenience"

If you’ve ever tossed your baby into a carrier just to free up your hands for the grocery store or preschool pickup, you’re not alone.

A lot of parents see babywearing as just another parenting “hack” — a practical solution for getting things done. And yes, babywearing is convenient (I mean, being able to vacuum, offer a toddler snack, and keep a baby content at the same time is basically superhero-level multitasking).

But when we only use babywearing occasionally or only think of it as a convenience tool, we miss out on something much deeper:

Babywearing is one of the most powerful ways to support your baby’s development, regulate their nervous system, and strengthen your bond—especially when you wear them often, not just for errands.

Babywearing is more than a tool—it’s a connection.

Wearing your baby mimics many of the same benefits as skin-to-skin contact. In fact, research shows that close physical contact through babywearing:

• Boosts oxytocin levels, which helps with bonding and breastfeeding

• Regulates your baby’s heart rate, body temperature, and breathing

• Soothes their nervous system, often resulting in less crying overall

• Gently supports digestion and reduces gas or reflux by keeping baby upright and applying subtle abdominal pressure
  Provides essential vestibular and proprioceptive input, helping babies build physical awareness, balance, and even cognitive development through responsive movement

These aren’t just nice extras. They’re foundational for your baby’s growth and wellbeing.

You don’t need to “save” the carrier for outings.

A lot of second-time parents I work with say something like, “I used my carrier when I needed to get something done, but I didn’t wear as often at home. I thought if I wasn’t going anywhere, there was no point.”

But honestly? Wearing your baby around the house is where the real magic happens.

At home, you’re more relaxed. There’s more opportunity for responsive care and tuning into baby’s cues. You can support their development while meeting your own needs—like moving your body, playing with your older child, or having a moment of peace and presence in the chaos of the day.

And here’s the kicker: babywearing isn’t just for the newborn phase.

As your baby grows, it continues to offer emotional security, a safe place to process big feelings, and a familiar rhythm to support their development through every stage of early childhood.

Convenience and connection don’t have to compete.

The best part? You don’t have to choose between practicality and deep connection.

Babywearing offers both.

It’s one of the simplest ways to meet your baby’s physical and emotional needs—without sacrificing yours.

So if you’ve been thinking of babywearing as just an “on-the-go” tool, consider this your invitation to explore all the ways it can support your family, right where you are. Home, errands, walks, cuddles, chaos… all of it.

Want to learn more?

Whether you're brand new to babywearing or want to go deeper, here are two ways to get personalized support:

🌀 Join our next Womb to World Workshop — a prenatal crash course in newborn care, babywearing, infant safety, feeding practices, and postpartum recovery
🌀 Book a private babywearing consultation — and get expert guidance to make babywearing work for your body and your baby

You deserve tools that help you and baby thrive—and babywearing is one of the best ones out there.