Womb to world conference- babywearing presentation

I will be giving a talk on babywearing at the Birthlight Womb to world conference on Saturday the 2nd of October, in Cambridge.

How slings allowed human brain to grow

According to archeology researcher Timothy Taylor, the baby sling was the invention that allowed the human brain to achieve its current size. The development of the upright posture in humans caused a narrowing of the woman's pelvis. Human babies had to be born immature so their head would be small enough pass through the pelvis. Mothers had to keep their baby close to keep them warm and protected from predators. The invention of the sling, about 2 millions years ago, allowed mothers to nurture and protect their babies, whilst carrying on with their daily activities, and gathering food etc. This "extended gestation" outside the womb is what allowed human brains to reach their increased size.
Read the Guardian and the Humanist articles on Timothy Taylor's research.