It is this week European Babywearing Week! This means that this week, extra attention is being paid to carrying your baby in a baby wrap and/or ergonomic baby carrier. The theme of 2023 is 'Facets of Babywearing' in other words, the different facets of carrying your baby. Including babywearing & premature babies, babywearing & breastfeeding, babywearing & pregnancy, and babywearing & freedom. And although all facets of babywearing are wonderful, I would like to babywearing & freedom explain in a little more detail. By carrying your baby, you have your hands free. No walking around the room with a crying baby in your arms because they cannot sleep, but a contented baby in the baby carrier or wrap while you enjoy a lovely walk. No need to say no to your toddler when they want to do something fun because your baby is asleep in bed, but simply keep your baby close in the wrap or carrier while you go out with your toddler. So your hands are free to do other things. Fun things, but also things like vacuuming or unloading the dishwasher. And while you have the freedom to do those other things, you give your baby a safe and familiar feeling, it stimulates bonding and also the production of oxytocin. The more oxytocin is released, the more feel-good substances you produce.  The result is less stress and a greater sense of connection. Happy baby and happy you so.