This is it. Use of a soft baby carrier increased maternal sensitivity and 
security of child-mother attachment. Very important research- particularly 
for at risk groups.

Anisfeld, E., V. Casper, et al. (1990). "Does infant carrying promote 
attachment? An experimental study of the effects of increased physical 
contact on the development of attachment." Child Development 61(5): 
1617-1627.

Karleen Gribble
Australia
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From: "Nina Berry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Fellow WIC LC's


>I read an article years ago about a study in which mothers were randomised
> to receive either a baby carrier, a sling or nothing.  Can't remember the
> outcome measure but I am thinking that perhaps if you give mothers slings
> (they don't have to be expensive - or you could teach them to make their
> own) and teach them how to use them, they might find they like them better
> than the buckets.
> Some slings are no more than a strip of fabric ... the trick is tying it.
> Cheers
> Nina Berry
> Australia
>
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