Becoming a parent means quickly discovering that you no longer live just for yourself. Moving around, sleeping, and even eating are no longer as easy as they used to be. You become somewhat of an extension of your baby, especially during the first few months.
What is most striking about all this is the huge difference in pace. That of the parent, who often feels rushed, who keeps moving forward, adapting, responding to life's obligations. And that of the baby, deeply rooted in the present moment, with no schedule and moving at a slower pace, with a fundamental need to be held, rocked, and carried every day. It is there, fully present, and it knows no other way.
The profound benefits of babywearing
There is a very real and often invisible tension in this gap.
On the one hand: preparing a meal, getting dressed, replying to a message, cleaning up a little.
On the other hand: a baby who wants to be held, who cries as soon as you walk away, who has absolutely no understanding of what is going on around them.
It is in moments like these that we realize how much carrying our baby every day can lighten our load and simplify transitions. Not just because it is a practical solution (we already know that), but above all because it is a tool for adapting to a world that does not stop to welcome our new life. Babywearing is about learning to become parents without losing yourself. It's a healthy way to combine the rhythms of parent and child in the same routine.
Of course, babywearing doesn't solve everything. It's not a miracle. It doesn't make dirty clothes, fatigue, and emotions disappear. Rather, it's an invisible but powerful bridge that allows us to move forward... but in a different way. We move forward together, and that's precious.
Babywearing in a fast-paced world
But what makes this tension even stronger is the context in which we evolve as parents. Slowing down has become an art that is less and less mastered, and few adults are used to doing it. They feel guilty, anxious, or have the impression that they are “doing nothing.” Meanwhile, babies are experts at slowing down! They live according to the biological rhythm of their needs: eating, sleeping, exploring, feeling, connecting...
Carrying allows us to honor this slowness without denying the reality of parenthood.
It's a bit like saying, “I see your need for calm. I'll hold you close to me and keep walking.”
One thing that touches us deeply when we talk about babywearing with parents is that many of them say that carrying their baby has transformed them. 🥰 Not because it was easy. But because it forced them to be present. To observe. To feel. To listen to a tiny body that doesn't speak, but says everything.
Integrating babywearing into our lives teaches us to feel the moment again, even when it's not comfortable. And sometimes, carrying a baby is also an opportunity to learn to regulate ourselves by regulating our baby and connecting with them. Because we are forced to breathe. To adjust. To inhabit our bodies, not just our heads.
Choosing the right baby carrier
To achieve all this, choosing the right baby carrier is extremely important. If you would like some guidance with your purchase, we invite you to take our Quiz Guide to find your baby carrier – Chimpäroo.
Of course, it is essential to have a baby carrier that:
→ provides excellent support, which is important for both baby and parents;
→ does not cause any pain to the wearer;
→ allows you to move freely;
→ is easy to put on when you have three minutes to go outside or calm a crying baby!
And that's exactly what we aim for in our designs:
👍 Physiological, flexible, and comfortable models for both parents AND babies.
👍 Adapted to different situations (outings, naps, working from home).
👍 Designed to accompany those real, imperfect, but powerful moments of everyday life.
What if that were the key to fulfilling parenthood?
Babywearing may be about finding a way to move forward without running away from the present moment. Living smoothly between the life you had before and the life you have now. Continuing to exist as an adult while embracing the baby's rhythm.
Not doing things “as before.”
But working together to live a life that truly reflects who we are and, above all, without ever forgetting ourselves.
With lots of tenderness and love...
Andréane, aka Maman Vivante
Doula, babywearing instructor, and contributor to Chimpäroo.
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