If it weren't for the men in our lives, we wouldn't have a need for these cool HugaMonkey slings! How grateful I am for the men in my life that have taught me, loved me and cared for me and my children. The men sacrifice a lot for us moms and kids and I know they deserve this day of praise. So here's a shout out to dad's that play Legos, complete Honey-Do lists, go to work, eat chocolate, coach sports teams, teach to ride a bike, change diapers, watch on the playground, go on adventures, play dress-ups, and wake up in the middle of the night.
What has the men in your life done that are you grateful for?
Traditionally, moms have been the primary caregivers to baby while dads have concentrated on going to work and paying the bills. These days moms and dads are more likely to share or trade the tasks of childrearing and providing for the household. This means that modern dads may find themselves caring for the kids more often than our grandpas did.
Research shows the considerable benefits of having both parents actively involved in nurturing and caring for children. One way that helps dad participate more with baby and develop that special bond between father and child is using baby carriers for men.
There’s a substantial list to the benefits of using baby carriers in general, but for dads, there are some additional benefits. Perhaps the most significant benefit is simply the physical closeness that baby carriers for men provide. With pregnancy, moms develop an unbreakable physical bond with children.
Dads develop this bond after birth, which requires that dad hold or carry baby for significant amounts of time. Babies communicate and respond best to touch and so touch is especially important for dad. Baby carriers for men put baby and dad in close contact, thereby enabling physical communication and closeness.
However, when at home, dads often find themselves needing to take care of the house and yard duties or take care of odds and ends from work at home. All of the above activities obviously require having arms and hands available. Baby carriers for men also let dad take care of everything he needs to do while still being able to have baby close, even sharing activities with their child and solidifying their relationship with their little one.
Has dad been feeling jealous that mom gets all the baby time? Or has mom been feeling that maybe dad should take a little more baby time?! Either way, it is equally important for dads to spend time with baby and develop a relationship starting on day one.
Often a father’s work can keep him away from home and even when he has time at home, he may still feel pressured to fulfill other responsibilities. It may seem impossible to take the time to sit and hold baby, especially if baby is just going to sleep.
In this type of situation, baby carriers for dads afford the same benefits to dads as they do for busy moms: free hands and complete mobility. Baby carriers for dads allows daddy to gain some one-on-one time for a few hours even while he works at the computer, runs to the hardware store, or helps mom fold laundry.
The benefits? Much, much more baby time. And not just any kind of baby time. Baby carriers, especially slings, help babies feel the closeness of their parents: their heartbeat, their body heat, even their smell. This type of physical closeness translates into an emotional closeness that will keep babies and daddy's happy and healthy!
HugaMonkey has cool solid designs, ease-of-use, and accommodates the requirements for baby carriers for dad. Simple!
Weeks before baby arrives, mom is busy buying everything baby will need. She comes home one evening with her newest discovery—a comfortable and durable baby carrier she and dad can use. As she pulls it out of the bag, dad recoils. The baby carrier is an eye-shocking purple with red and pink hearts. Dad vows he will never use it. He runs to the office and gets on the internet where he finds the perfect camo baby carrier! Mom agrees that it’s a bit better than purple, and peace is restored to the galaxy.
Okay, so the situation might not be that intense, but the fact remains that dad needs a baby carrier he can wear without shame. If not, mom will most likely find herself doing all of the baby hauling!
Camo baby carriers do exist. In abundance. A quick Google search brings up all your favorite baby brands. Who would have imagined? Of course, the camo baby carrier meets more requirements than just style. Camouflage has long been known to be durable, classic, and essentially stain-proof. Who’s going notice one more dark spot on the side of a camo baby carrier?
Only mom and dad will know the origin of that dark spot (a piece of squished banana). And of course, the stain won’t stay there forever. As soon as mom or dad gets a chance, the baby carrier can be scrubbed down or thrown in to the washing machine erasing the offending stains and restoring the fabric to its natural clean state.
Mom just bought a baby sling and suddenly baby spends the day cuddled up against her while she goes shopping, takes the dog for a walk, and works at the computer. Dad feeling a little bit jealous? Not to worry, that’s why baby slings are not exclusive to women! In fact, there is a variety of baby slings for men!
You may be wondering why you would need baby slings for men in the first place. You could just share with your wife. Hmm. Share with your wife. She hates it when you use her shampoo, take her towel, or even look at her laptop. Another obvious reason why you would need a baby sling for men is that dad might not want to compromise his manliness while sporting a pink polka dotted baby sling.
One caution that comes with using a baby sling is that if the sling is too large or loose for the wearer, then it can hurt baby. Especially in the first few months of infanthood it is essential that baby get the necessary head and back support. Naturally, mom and dad are a slightly different size and shape. Some baby slings accommodate differences in size and shape, but if mom and dad, or big brother, have a wide difference, you may find having a baby sling for men a practical necessity.
So, if dad needs a little more baby time (which is absolutely, positively, 100% recommended!) then baby slings for men can provide a way for him to conveniently and comfortably carry baby, too!
HugaMonkey baby slings are great for men and women alike. Made with versatility in mind for both men and women, our baby slings are comfortable, sturdy, and easy to use.
If men can carry a man-bag, then why not have baby slings for dads? In fact, these slings can play an important role in the relationship that fathers form with their infant children. Before infants begin to talk, they define their world through touch, sight and hearing. The physical closeness afforded by baby slings allow dads and babies to get to know each other.
Since mom has the chance to hold and cuddle baby during nursing and other moments of the day, it is especially important for dads to get their fair share of one-on-one time with baby! Finding time to just sit and hold a baby can be difficult with the million other things that demand our time, but who says we can’t multi-task? One simple way to do that is by using baby slings for dads.
These convenient baby carriers simply wrap around your body forming a small pouch for baby to sit or lie in. While still a newborn, it is important that baby lie in the sling and receive proper neck and head support. Later, as baby gets bigger and stronger (he’s starting to look like a football player already!), he can sit up in the sling and participate more actively in the world around him.
Baby can be put in different positions because the sling can be adjusted so your little tyke can curl up against your stomach, rest on your back, or sit against your hip. The best part about baby slings for dads is each position allows him to keep his hands free to play the goofy games that dads so love to play with baby!
Traditionally, mom is the nurturer and dad is the breadwinner. Luckily, in the evolution of modern society, moms and dads have figured out that everything works better when jobs are shared. So while mom spends part of her day helping pay the bills, dad gets to spend part of his developing a close relationship with his child.
An important part of the father/child relationship is that of touch and closeness. While mom carries her baby around all by herself for nine months, dad has to make the effort to carry and hold his baby when baby is no longer developing in the womb. Which is why we need baby slings for dad, too!
A baby sling is a specific kind of baby carrier that wraps around you and your baby. They keep your baby next to your body, but also frees your hands to be able to meet other responsibilities. For the first few month baby can recline in the swing with head supported, feeling your body heat and nearness.
As baby gains strength and develops more muscles, the sling accommodates various positions of sitting up or lying down—all of which leave dad with free hands! Baby slings for dad allow him to care for baby even while working at the computer, loading the dishwasher, or holding mom’s hand while they go for a walk!
HugaMonkey's unique baby sling design make them adaptable for both moms and dads, and our solid color fabrics make them ideal to wear for men and women alike!
Has dad been feeling jealous that mom gets all the baby time? Or has mom been feeling that maybe dad should take a little more baby time?! Either way, it is equally important for dads to spend time with baby and develop a relationship starting on day one.
You may be wondering why you would need baby slings for men in the first place. You could just share with your wife. Hmm. Share with your wife. She hates it when you use her shampoo, take her towel, or even look at her laptop. Another obvious reason why you would need a baby sling for men is that dad might not want to compromise his manliness while sporting a pink polka dotted baby sling.
up in the sling and participate more actively in the world around him.
An important part of the father/child relationship is that of touch and closeness. While mom carries her baby around all by herself for nine months, dad has to make the effort to carry and hold his baby when baby is no longer developing in the womb. Which is why we need baby slings for dad, too!