Fathers and carriers
Posted on March 27, 2008 by Orit Filed Under carrier reflections | 4 Comments
As I promised in a previous post I am dedicating a few words to this favorite subject of mine.
Fathers and carriers. What a great combination! For the father, the carrier is the closest he can ever get to feeling what it’s like being pregnant.
The physical bonding between mother and child is extremely strong- there are all kind of hormones that are supposed to take care of the mother’s feelings for her child as soon as it comes out of her womb.
As for the father, nature doesn’t seem to do as much in order to help him form an attachment to his newborn child, and indeed some men find it hard to become attached to their babies at first (and some women do, too, in spite of all those hormones).
This is just where the carrier can come in useful. Feeling this small, soft, cuddly, sweet smelling bundle of a baby pressed against their chest can help any nervous first-time-dad develop tender feelings towards it. Wearing a satisfied baby, sleeping peacefully, can also help the father gain confidence with his child and feel able to take care of it successfully. And of course, it is an invaluable help for the tired mother, getting some time off, while the baby is getting his dose of body warmth from his dad.
Why just your baby?
Posted on March 26, 2008 by Orit Filed Under carrier curiosities | Leave a Comment
Carriers and cats are a wonderful combination. If your toddler runs along and leaves you with an empty carrier, your cat will be more than happy to take his place!
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