Newborns are not “made” for carrying in a stroller. This can be done in a sling or baby carrierBabycan be easily transported where it can snuggle up close to mom and dad and look very content. Apart from that, babywearing has many other advantages. In this article you will find out which onesBaby carriersare available and what else is important when purchasing.
Advantages of baby carriers
Body heat, the mother's heartbeat and gentle rocking movements have a calming effect and babies feel safe and protected like in a cocoon and are therefore often happier when they are very close to mom's heart.
Thanks to the baby carrier or sling, mothers have their hands free to do work and are more mobile without a bulky oneStroller. At the same time, your sweetheart is always there and takes an active part in social life.
Carrying supports the development of the still immature baby hips, which should be stressed as little as possible after birth.
Types of baby carriers
There are different carrying methods you can choose between: sling, Mei Tai, ring sling and ready-to-wear.
Tying a baby sling isn't that easy, but like many things in life, it's just a matter of practice. You can learn more about the individual binding techniques in courses, from special advisors or from videos on YouTube. First practice with a teddy bear or a doll. Slings are 5 meters or more in length and can be elastic or woven depending on the weight of the child. A sling made of elastic fabric is suitable for babies weighing 8 kilograms, while a tightly woven sling can provide secure support for babies weighing up to 18 kilograms.
Mei Tai sling tying instructions
Various lying and sitting positions are possible in the sling: cradle, kangaroo position for newborns, sitting position with the face towards the carrier, hip position, carrying position on the back from the 3rd month and sitting position with the face in the direction of the baby from the 6th month.
Baby carried on back
Mei Tai is a combination between a sling and a comfort carrier and comes from Asia. It consists of a rectangular piece of sling with four wide straps at the corners. Mei Tais are easier to tie than a sling and can be used for a long time because they are easily adjustable and grow with the baby. They are suitable for babies aged three to four months and can be transported in front of their stomach and on their back.
Ring sling baby sling
The ring sling is also made from sling material, but rings are sewn in, which saves the hassle of tying. The cloth is simply threaded and the child is placed in the carrier. Although this quick carrying aid does not adapt to the baby and the wearer quite as flexibly as a classic sling, it is much easier to use and is therefore very popular. In the long run it puts one-sided strain on the back and is only ever used for a short time.
Baby Bjorn Komforttrage
Ready-made carriers are not as versatile as a sling, but consist of buckles, padded shoulder straps and additional straps that should make carrying comfortable and easy on the back. When buying a baby carrier, also pay attention to the age recommendation, as some baby carriers are only suitable from the third or fourth month.
Ergo Babytrage
Ring slings also suitable for newborns
different colors and patterns
checked baby sling
made of elastic or tightly woven fabric
