There’s something about those early weeks with a newborn that feels like stepping into another universe. The days blur, your body’s healing, and your baby just wants to be on you 24/7. And let’s be honest - half the time you want that too… and the other half you just want to eat with two hands.
This is where babywearing becomes a real 4th trimester superpower.
It’s not just about convenience - it’s about connection
Wearing your baby in those early weeks isn’t just a trend, it’s rooted in research and real-life magic. Using a wrap carrier helps newborns regulate their heart rate, temperature, and breathing. It soothes their nervous system. It helps with bonding, boosting milk supply, and yes - even better sleep. For them and for you.
I remember tying on a wrap for the first time and finally feeling like I could move again. I could make lunch, go for a walk, or just breathe with my hands free and my baby tucked into me. It was grounding. It helped me reconnect to my rhythm to myself when everything else felt like a whirlwind.
Babywearing gives you the closeness your baby craves while giving you the confidence to step into motherhood your way. Watch the video below on how to tie on a wrap carrier - your 4th trimester superpower!
Babywearing supports feeding, movement, and mental health
Wearing your baby isn’t just convenient it also supports feeding and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding, skin-to-skin and close contact can boost oxytocin the “love hormone” that plays a big role in bonding and milk production.
It also means you can move your body gently, go for a walk, or just do the basics while your baby stays close and comforted. Especially during the 4th trimester, babywearing can be a simple, beautiful way to feel more human again.
We go deeper on this in the 4th Trimester Workshop
If you're in the thick of it and feeling like you need a bit more support, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created the 4th Trimester Workshop - to give parents real tools, trusted guidance, and gentle reassurance.
We cover:
- The first few hours & adjusting to new life
- Feeding your baby [breast, bottle, expressing]
- Safe sleep
- Newborn FAQ's
- The baby blues & PND
- Your pelvic floor
- Postpartum Nutrition, e-book
- Your postnatal body
- Relationships & parenting
- Practical demonstrations - nappy changing, swaddling, bathing & wrap carrier
Whether you're 2 weeks in or 2 months deep, this workshop is packed with evidence-based advice, mama-to-mama encouragement, and practical resources.
Join us in person [Hamilton] or online from anywhere in Aotearoa, NZ
If you're local to Hamilton, you’ll walk away with a comprehensive workbook, a nourishing box of our lactation bars, and the warmest support from me and other new parents.
Not in Hamilton? No worries - you can access the full workshop online from anywhere in New Zealand, at your own pace and on your own terms.
Let this be the kind of support you deserve. Because babywearing is just the beginning and you don’t have to figure the 4th trimester out on your own.