| Why African Babies Don't Cry:An African Perspective |
by Claire Niala 這是一位非洲整骨醫生媽媽寫的文章，描寫了傳統以來非洲的育兒特色。
重點簡介：
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The first thing I noticed is that despite their ubiquitousness it is actually quite difficult to actually "see" a Kenyan baby. They are usually incredibly well wrapped up before being carried or strapped onto their mother (sometimes father).
Even older babies already strapped onto a back are then further protected from the elements by a large blanket. You would be lucky to catch a limb, never mind an eye or nose. It is almost a womb-like replication in the wrapping. The babies are literally cocooned from the stresses of the outside world into which they are entering.
非洲寶寶通常都被包好揹在媽媽或爸爸身上，讓寶寶就像還待在子宮似地感到安心。 |