“Wearing” a baby has long been a tradition in many cultures. The mention of a Native American mother almost always conjures up an image of an industrious woman going about her work with her baby swaddled in a papoose wrapped around her back. This was then and is now a very practical way for a mother to accomplish all the many things she has to do in a day while maintaining closeness with her baby and keeping baby happy. Happy babies grow up into happy children and happy children grow into confident happy adults. Since the goal for most parents is to raise their children to become happy, confident adults, native baby pouches are useful tools for this purpose.

Not only will wearing baby in a comfortable, easy-to-use baby carrier such as a native baby pouch make baby feel happier, mom will feel happier and less stressed as well. No longer will she be forced to choose between holding the baby and getting things done, whether those things are at home or out of the home. This is good news to the rest of the family as well since they also need time and attention from the adults in the home.

The uniqueness of native baby pouches as opposed to other types of baby carriers is that they come in different sizes rather than being adjustable with rings or other adjusting mechanisms such as loops, Velcro, drawstrings, or snaps. Native baby pouches are quite simple in their design. You just slip on the pouch, put the baby inside, and go about your business. This makes it a perfect choice for busy moms and those who prefer a no-fuss lifestyle. Native baby pouch wearers find that learning how to wear the pouch and place baby inside is a quick process, unlike some other more complicated carriers which take much time and practice to learn how to use.

While the pouches used by actual Native Americans generally were constructed using animal hides, the baby pouches of today come in a variety of soft fabrics and fashionable colors, and these fabrics are easily kept clean as well.

Another great advantage to this type of baby carrier is that it comes up high on one shoulder and drapes down under mom’s other side. This makes it safe and comfortable for mom to bend over and also provides some privacy if mom needs to nurse baby while out of the home.

There are many rewards for a baby in a native baby pouch as well. Many studies have shown babies in carriers such as the native baby pouch or ring sling spend less time being fussy and more time absorbing their environment. This is because they are more able to achieve what is known as the quiet alert state while in native baby pouches. This state promotes the ability and time willing to learn. This makes for happier babies, parents and siblings!

Having babies is a natural part of life and a native baby pouch can help make taking care of baby while maintaining a busy life feel more natural as well.



Learn more about native baby pouches and find out why a native baby pouch may be the best choice for your child.

David Cummings is General Manager of Bustling Baby, a business devoted to providing baby mobility, comfort, and convenience to active families.