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babies in bali are worn in a sling for the first six months of life. the parents or other family members 'wear' the baby all day. the baby never leaves the closeness and warmth. even at bedtime the baby sleeps next to the mother. the baby never touches the ground for the first six months. then a ground-touching ceremony is performed the first time the babytouches the ground.

the ceremony acknowledges that the baby will be crawling and gaining independence from the mother and will not have to be carried.

in asia and the sub-continent, babies are seen carried by the mother. usually, in communities where farming and agriculture are very important, mothers are seen tending to their daily activities with a baby strapped on their back. the baby is part of her life. it makes life a lot easier for the mother. a contented baby!

the world over

for centuries, mother all over the world have been carrying their babies in a sling, on the side or on the back.

for many mothers in africa, india and in tribal communities it is a cultural habit that continues. it allows the parent to be hands-free and continue with daily chores, yet remain close to the baby.