Baby wearing as a parenting choice usually means babies are placed in slings or other kinds of soft carriers. They are usually carried by Mom or Dad this way for a least a few hours each day. Besides the convenience for the parents there is an obvious effect on bonding. Other good things for the baby which result from baby wearing are less crying and colic, improved learning and social development, and improved use of muscles.

It's easy to see how bonding and emotional security are made easy by baby wearing. The closeness between the baby and a parent when the sling is used allows for the development of a special connection between baby and parent. Whenever two people spend a lot of time close together and tune in to one another two important things happen.

The understanding between the two people becomes deeper and so does the communication. This is what baby wearing can do. Parents and babies who regularly practice baby wearing come to know each other very well. Baby wearing parents comment on this often. When this connection is made it becomes the basis of a strong relationship and results in other benefits too. Most baby wearing fathers note that wearing their babies gives them a chance to feel more included in the care of their young children and they especially seem to enjoy the closeness.