The Baby Sense Sling has been designed to encourage mums and dads to 'wear' their babies in the optimal position. The Sling's soft fabric cocoons the new baby in a foetal position and supports the neck well essential for the newborn. Curled up snugly close to the parent the baby is calmed in a familiar womb like environment.Carrying your baby is very important in the early days as your baby gets used to the busy world and later when the world becomes more interesting to your baby he can sit upright and look out of the sling.Why Use a Baby Sense SlingSleep the movement stimulation as well as the snug hold of the sling promotes sleep. Evidence shows that babies carried during the day sleep better at night. When the newborn baby falls asleep in the sling you can easily put him down still asleep in his cot. As he gets older you can use the sling for away times and outings.Calm there is overwhelming evidence that babies who are carried on their mothers are significantly calmer than babies who are not. This Sling mimics the calming environment of the womb. The feeling of being rocked the soft snug feel of the sling and the sounds of the mother's body heartbeat and voice help to calm the baby.Convenience carrying a baby as well as being able to get on and do essential chores or just go for a walk is often a balancing act. The Sling keeps the baby content whilst freeing up the mother's hands. The convenience goes as far as allowing a mother to feed discreetly whilst carrying her baby.Care Instructions machine washable but do not tumble dry