Sling beads are a piece of jewelry created especially for young mothers and their babies. In addition to the decorative function, it solves many other varied tasks related to the development of the child.
Sling beads: features of this jewelry
The progenitors of modern slingbus were jewelry worn by women in African tribes. Now sling beads, they are also "mamabuses" and "feeding beads", have gained popularity throughout Europe and in the United States.
Sling beads are made from environmentally friendly natural materials: wood, cotton yarn, etc. As a rule, they are based on a waxed cord, woven by hand.
Nursing beads perform a number of useful functions: firstly, they are entertainment for the baby in the arms of the mother or in a sling, and develop his fine motor skills. Secondly, such beads occupy the baby's hands during the breastfeeding process, protecting the mother from pinching, grabbing by the hair, etc. Thirdly, sling beads act as an effective and safe massager for baby gums. Fourthly, for a grown up kid, they are a useful and interesting element of didactic games. Finally, high-quality baby slings are a stylish and eye-catching decoration.
Another useful property of the slingbus is its calming effect on the child. Constantly associated with the mother, this object becomes so familiar to the baby that the child immediately calms down when he sees it, picking up familiar beads. Of course, this effect may vary in the degree of impact, but many babies very calmly endure a short-term separation from their mother, if their favorite sling buses remain with them.
How to wear sling beads
Sling beads are worn in the same way as ordinary similar jewelry. They can be used as an independent decorative element even when your child grows up. Nursing beads do not need to be paired with a sling.
If you have several sleigh bus, different from each other in style of performance, you will be able to create fashionable harmonious images. As a rule, beads in such jewelry are made multi-colored, different from each other in shape and size. Various figurines - characters from famous fairy tales and cartoons - are often used as the central element in such decorations. There are also more strict models of a sling bus that can be worn to visit official institutions.
It is recommended to periodically wash sling beads in warm water with baby washing powder or soap, so you will protect your baby from bacteria and restore the original look to your jewelry.
From about one and a half years old with a child, you can organize educational games using a sling bus. Your questions for the kid may be of the following plan: “Show the red bead. Where is the blue one? Which bead is the smallest? And the biggest one? How many yellow beads are there? etc.
When choosing sling beads or deciding to make them yourself, make sure that all their component parts are made of hypoallergenic materials, do not have sharp edges and are securely fixed.
