# Babywearing
Alexandra Gross
Baby Wearing Supports Vertical Tummy Time and Helps Babies with Speech and Language Development
Vertical tummy time is often an overlooked way to help build neck and shoulder muscles in babies.Canva. Mothers and caregivers have been wearing their babies as a matter of convenience and bonding for centuries. It may sound like a modern phenomenon, but it is really an ancient practice that has been rediscovered with newer parenting philosophies such as attachment parenting. That’s because modern parents have been learning that baby wearing creates stronger parent-child bonds, keeps babies calmer, and allows parents to accomplish tasks hands free. It's just a few of the many benefits of baby wearing.
2022-10-13