The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is often equal parts fun, tiring, and full of logistics…especially if you’re the parent of little ones. From wrapping gifts and decorating to attending school events and family gatherings, your plate is likely overflowing—and not just with festive cookies. Having your babe nestled up close (and sleeping peacefully on your chest) can make the season all the more magical and easier to navigate, too! Plus, it gives you two hands free to sip eggnog and nibble those aforementioned cookies.
Here are five reasons why babywearing will make your holidays merry and bright.
Reason No. 1: To stay in routine
There are plenty of reasons why your routine might be thrown off during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean baby’s needs to be too. Whether you’re shopping, attending a party, or caroling, wrapping baby is the perfect way for them to join in on the fun, eat-on-the-go, or snooze right through it, all according to schedule.
Reason No. 2: To avoid germs
‘Tis the season for lots of holiday cheer…and sniffles and sneezes, too. An easy way to put your mind at ease and avoid (well-intentioned, but anxiety-inducing) kisses and cheek pinches from friends and family is to wear baby in your wrap. After all, no one wants to disrupt a content baby all snuggled up to mom or dad.
Reason No. 3: To free your hands
For holiday card writing, cookie-baking, tree decorating, and the million other daily to-do’s on your list—all while keeping baby close and content. Keeping your hands free while your babe is in the wrap is a total game changer no matter the season, but it’s especially useful over the holidays. And bonus, all your pics will automatically have the cutest photo-bomber of all time.
Reason No. 4: To easily feed on-the-go
Whether you bottle or breastfeed, you can feel confident no matter what’s on the agenda knowing that you can feed baby in the wrap. Need an excuse to escape to a quiet room? Just say it’s time to feed baby and take them out to feed in peace. Then pop them back in the wrap after feeding and rejoin the festivities!
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Reason No. 5: To stay warm
Who doesn’t want a portable space heater when the temps drop? Wearing your baby is a guaranteed way to keep both of you nice and cozy, so there’s no concern about Jack Frost nipping at your nose.
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