Babywearing counselling

Did you know that, biologically speaking, humans are carriers? Babies are evolutionarily designed to be carried. They need the physical and emotional closeness of their attachment figures in order to develop optimally. Babywearing in a sling or a suitable carrier satisfies this basic need.

Warmth and safety: Close contact with you as parents means that your baby's needs are met immediately. This conveys a sense of security and safety and strengthens your baby's basic trust. Familiar stimuli such as your heartbeat, your voice or your smell also calm your baby's nervous system.

• Emotional attachment: Oxytocin - your „bonding hormone“ - is released when you cuddle. It not only strengthens your own bond with your baby, but also has a calming and confidence-building effect on your child. This creates a deep physical and spiritual connection that gives you serenity and patience in everyday life.
• Healthy development: The ergonomic posture supports the maturation of the hips and spine and at the same time promotes the regulation of breathing and body temperature.

Our certified babywearing counsellor is specially trained in dealing with premature babies. We take around 60 to 90 minutes to answer your questions and practise together.

The aim is for you to leave the UKBB with a feeling of competence and security and ready to begin the adventure of parenthood full of confidence.

Individual counselling includes:

• Versatile binding methods: Learn tying techniques for the sling, for example the cross wrap sling, which is particularly suitable for premature babies.
• Presentation of suitable carrying systems: We present you with a selection of suitable slings and carrying aids that meet the special needs of premature babies. We provide manufacturer-independent advice.
• Practical practice with your baby: We practise together, first with a dummy and when you feel confident with your baby - step by step.
• Test your own carrying aids: You are welcome to bring your existing sling or baby carrier with you. We will see together whether it is the best fit for your baby and how to use it correctly.

We understand that everyday hospital life is flexible. We are therefore happy to adapt to your schedule and your baby's well-being.

• Directly via the care team: Simply speak to the nursing staff on our neonatology ward - they will be happy to put you in touch with our certified babywearing consultant.
• By telephone via the ward telephone: +41 61 704 23 00
• Directly with the certified babywearing consultant Karin Sprich

We look forward to accompanying you and your baby on the wonderful journey of closeness and making the start of your life together as safe and secure as possible.