A baby  held close to his mama hears her heart beat, feels the rhythms of her movement, and can communicate his needs through subtle signals that she will pick up on.  He can smell her and feel her warmth, and he knows innately that everything is right in the world.   Nature's way has been to make a newborn human helpless, so his mother and father need to hold him close to keep him safe. 

Babies carried close cry less, they are more involved in human interaction at an earlier age.  They learn more while they're not crying, so they're smart kids!  

There is something magical in the physical connection between parent and child, and as we cherish this, we have an easier time tuning in to our innate knowledge of how to care for our little ones.  Parenting is instinctual, and the stronger the connection between parent and child, the easier it is to know what is best for that child's emotional, physical and spiritual health. 

There are an incredible number of fabulous baby carriers, backpacks and slings on the market, and the ERGO Baby Carrier in my opinion, is the most comfortable, easy to use, best for baby, and best for your body.  (I'm not just trying to sell them!)