Barb wrote:

"You  mustn't put baby in a sling - it will be overstimulated, it will never 
sleep  and it won't ever go in it's pram."  (The prams are generally big black 
 coffin like things heavily covered so the babe can't see the outside world 
and  will sleep"



This is so odd, since in developmental PT/OT sessions use of a sling or  
hammock is often suggested to normalize tone, etc. Most people find slings are  
"just" what the baby needs, to calm is overstimulated, to awaken to quiet  
alertness if zorked out...
 
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL, Brooklyn, USA


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