You've tried everything. Baby nest, pacifier, walking around, white noise, tummy massages and even a middle-of-the-night chat with your best friend ChatGPT. But your baby keeps crying. And although you lovingly give everything to your baby, you feel all the energy disappearing from your body. Recognizable? You are not alone.
For many parents today, the generation that grew up with old Nokias, smartphones and Netflix, parenting is a mix of intuition, information overload and the desire to do things differently. More loving. Closer. However. That's exactly where babywearing comes in.
At ByKay, we believe that being close is key. Not only for your baby, but also for you. In this blog, we share how a baby carrier, sling or hip carrier are not only practical, but can also be a powerful tool in comforting a crying baby. From soothing body language to building a secure attachment. This is not a quick fix, but a gentle revolution in parenting.
Your baby is crying. A lot. Often. And for no apparent reason. If so, you may be dealing with a cry baby. A cry baby is a healthy baby who cries more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, for more than three weeks. Without demonstrable medical cause. This is also called the rule of three by pediatrician Wessel.
The good news? It will pass, really. Most cry babies cry a lot around 6 weeks, this lessens around 3 months and you will see a marked improvement around 6 months. Although of course this varies from child to child, because never forget that not one child is the same. Some babies need a little more time to find their place in this world.
Until then, you are allowed to be tired, sad and overexcited. And you are certainly allowed to ask for help, because a crying baby does not mean you are doing something wrong. You are doing the right thing. Even if it doesn't always feel that way.
Causes of crying babies can vary. Usually it's a mix of factors, such as feeding problems, intestinal cramps, overstimulation, immature brain development or a medical cause. And sometimes there is no apparent reason at all, but your baby just needs you extra. So crying is actually a signal of "help," because your baby cannot yet express himself in any other way. You can help your baby with this by providing rest, structure, closeness and loving tools such as a baby carrier.
Especially in those first few months, when everything is overwhelming for your baby and for you, skin-to-skin contact is the answer. Maybe even the magic word. Your baby only needs a few things in those weeks; you, your warmth and milk of course. By carrying your baby you give him the security of your rhythm, smell and heartbeat. And that helps your baby calm down, relax and feel secure. In fact, it reminds your baby of the security of being in your womb.
And surely that feeling is the sweetest thing for your little one. Carrying also promotes bonding between you and your baby, through the production of the cuddle hormone oxytocin (that chemical that makes you melt when you look at your baby). At the same time, you have your hands free, to breathe, move and live. Finally time for that full laundry basket, your other child and a much needed oat cappuccino.
We believe that closeness is the foundation and not a luxury. Our baby carriers are designed to give you and your baby that peace of mind and connection. In a way that works seamlessly with your life and style. Whether you want to carry your baby in a baby carrier or sling. In our extensive collection of ergonomic baby carriers you will always find a perfect match for you.
At ByKay, we want only the very best for your baby and the world he is growing up in. This is precisely why we choose consciously and responsibly. You too can make a conscious choice by taking out a sustainable subscription. You can rent from €4.95 per month and return the baby carrier at the end of the rental period. Together we can prevent good baby carriers from ending up in the closet. Would you rather buy, but still make a conscious choice? Then take a look at our Marketplace. Here you will find second-hand baby carriers that have been prepared for a second round of babywearing.
Are you curious which baby carrier, sling or hip carrier is right for you? Check out our selection here.
