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Quiet Alertness
A quiet moment when a baby is awake and taking in the world.
Close, attentive babywearing can offer a calm place from which to observe.
A quiet moment when a baby
is awake and taking in the world.
Close, attentive babywearing
can offer a calm place to observe.
Quiet Observation
A quiet time
to observe
Not crying and not asleep, a baby may sometimes rest
with open eyes and calmly attend to what is nearby.
This alert but settled state is often called quiet alertness.
- Eyes open with relatively still, attentive behaviour
- Opportunities for gentle eye contact and interaction
- A state that varies naturally from baby to baby
Close Comfort
Familiar cues
at close range
A familiar voice, warmth and movement may be experienced
at close range while a baby is carried.
The caregiver must continue to observe the baby and respond to their cues.
- Close contact without covering the face or airway
- Ongoing attention to breathing, temperature and comfort
- Prompt response when a baby becomes unsettled
Safe Vantage Point
A supported place
from which to look around
When correctly fitted and continuously monitored,
a ring sling can keep a baby close while allowing them
to notice light, sound and movement around the caregiver.
- A supported position appropriate to the baby’s age
- The face visible and the airway clear at all times
- Frequent checks of posture, breathing and temperature
Held close and watched attentively,
a baby may quietly take in the world.
— Quiet Alertness
Next Step
Support calm, attentive moments
Learn about correct positioning, continuous monitoring and how families incorporate a PsLing into everyday routines.
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