Baby Slings Carriers

Baby Slings Carriers are a great way to keep your child safe while you are on the move.  A baby carrier is more durable than a baby sling and is perfect for outdoor use.

The Benefits of a Baby Carrier

• Excellent way to practice “attachment parenting”
• Perfect for all day wearing
• Ideal for older, heavier children
• Depending on the carrier, can be worn on the tummy or the back

Safety Instructions for Baby Sling Carriers

• Baby Carriers can vary for age appropriateness. Make sure that the baby carrier that you are using was designed for your child’s age.<
• Make sure that your baby’s airway isn’t obstructed in any way.
• Make sure that your baby’s head is supported, your baby’s chin should never touch his/her body, check by placing two fingers vertically under the chin, if you can’t fit your fingers, reposition your baby or remove your child from the carrier.
• Check that the straps are adjusted appropriately.
• Place your child in and out of the carrier while sitting down.
• Never wear your baby on your back unless they can support their head on the their own,
• Once your child is placed in the carrier, tighten the leg openings as small as they go without pressing into your baby’s legs.
• Don’t use a carrier on your stomach if your child ways more than 20 lbs.
• If you baby has any health conditions, consult with a doctor before using a baby carrier

Why use a Baby Carrier?

Baby carriers frequently feel more “secure” to new parents who haven’t used a pouch or sling before. A baby carrier consists of the “pouch” where the child sits, then two straps go over each shoulder of the wearer, while two straps also wrap around the waist of the person wearing the carrier. This is a familiar position for most people because it is very similar to wearing a traditional hiking back pack, however, some baby carriers can also be worn on the stomach of the wearer.

Because the carrier consists of shoulder straps for each shoulder, as well as waist straps, the child’s weight is distributed much more evenly than a ring sling or baby pouch. This makes baby carriers very popular for parents who will be wearing their baby for long durations of time, such as on a hike, or a long afternoon at the mall.

Different baby carriers are designed for different ages, for instance, baby carriers that position the baby on the stomach of the wearer should be used for babies who can’t support their heads, however, if the baby can support their head on their own and weighs more than 20 lbs, a front carrier isn’t recommended because the additional weight can be harmful to the baby wearer’s back. Instead, the carrier should be worn on the back of the wearer.

As with any baby sling or carrier, be attentive to your baby’s needs. Check on him/her frequently and make sure that your baby’s head is supported and not hunched over with the chin resting on the body.