In a perfect world, kids do not get sick. But… we do not live in the perfect world and each parent experiences a moment when his/her child is sick for the first time. It is a really stressful moment for a new parent. It is wise then to use the power of babywearing to help your child and yourself to get through this difficult time. How a baby wrap can help, when your child is sick? Read more!
1 A lot of hugging
The sick baby easily gets whiny. It needs a lot of attention, care, and tenderness - the baby gets calmer only when is held in our arms and it is difficult to put them aside. It is not only restricted to little babies. Also, toddlers, which do not demand carrying on a daily basis, want to be carried when do not feel well. Some treatments, like inhalation, are easier to get through in the wrap.
2 Care about your comfort
It can turn out that a febrile child demands the all-day-long carrying. Your back is as important as the comfort of your child. Choose a carrying wrap or a perfectly-adjusted carrier. Do not allow yourself for a sloppy tying. Work on it, pull the wrap with due care, adjust your carrier. Ask for help - do not hesitate to say explicitly what do you need. Let the baby’s father take care for a moment and you should take a rest then.
3. Choose a wrap or a carrier that is easy to wash.
There are various reasons behind babies’ feeling bad - toothing,respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, vaccinations. Some of these complaints may jeopardize the cleanness of your wrap. We will appreciate then the easiness of washing. It is also advisable to wash the wrap after the infection. If we are the owner of a stash of carriers and wraps, it would be wise to choose two favorite, comfortable and easy-to-wash wraps, which can be washed after the sickness.
4. Adjust the type of carrying to the needs
Some children may demand carrying all the time. And some need just a moment of carrying intertwined with other activities. In such cases, a ring sling may turn out the perfect option.
5. The special properties of fabrics.
Some fabrics have special activities. The addition of silk, wool and bamboo viscose greatly improves the thermoregulation properties (especially silk), and more importantly, these fabrics absorb more moisture. The addition of blends, however, demands the hand washing. Consider pros and cons!
6. The wrap in hospital
The most of baby’s sicknesses long only for a moment. After a couple of days, we can return to the regular activities. Unfortunately, sometimes the sickness extends and can demand the hospital treatment. In such cases, the help of the wrap/carrier may turn to be priceless. First of all, we have got a well-familiar piece of a home with us, in combination with the loving person will give your child a sense of security. Carrying, swinging, stroking is a great way of caring for the sick baby. You can also use a wrap as a hammock in a hospital bed.
Spring will be here in a minute! I wish you and your children a lot of health. When the sun is very hot, the runny nose will be over, and the wrapped babies can see life returning to the natural world.