module: 18

the art of babywearing

In this module, we’ll explore the art and science of babywearing and how it supports bonding, regulates the baby’s body systems, and empowers parents to stay attuned while tending to daily life.
We’ll look at both traditional practices and modern adaptations, always returning to the heart of what babywearing truly is: a sacred dance between comfort, trust, and presence.

This section will guide you through:

• The physiology of closeness and how contact supports temperature regulation, digestion, and nervous system development.

• The attachment and emotional benefits of babywearing for both baby and parent.

• The foundations of safe positioning: airway awareness, hip alignment, and ergonomic posture.

• Exploring different carrier styles like wraps, slings, and structured carriers and their origins.

• Practical guidance for newborn through toddler stages adjusting, layering, and moving confidently.

• The cultural and ancestral roots of babywearing traditions around the world.