How to choose a

BABY CARRIER?

Why a baby carrier?Baby carrier is a fun, safe and helpful equipment for both the parents and the baby. From the start, the baby is

near his/her mother and that is why the baby feels safe and protected.

After the baby gets a bit stronger, meaning that can sit and hold its head on its own, a carrier is the safest way to see and explore the world.

There are 5 types of carriers

A)Wraps

B)Slings

C)Mei Tai

D)Unframed Backpacks

E)Framed backpacks

A) Wraps - intro A wrap is made

out of one piece of fabric

Typically 4m (157in) long and 70cm (27in) wide with a lot of colors and patterns to choose from

They distribute the weight evenly through the body of an adult, with comfort during a long wearing

A) Wraps – 3 typesA1) Woven wrap: mostly handmade out of cotton, silk, wool and other materials, they are recommended for newborns and children not weighing over 15kg (33lbs)A2) Stretchy wrap: made out of stretchy materials mixed with other durable fabrics. They are suitable for newborns and babies not heavier than 8kg (17lbs)A3) Hybrid wrap: made out of mixed materials and they are most recommended for toddlers and children not heavier than 15kg (33lbs)

B) Slings - intro

Sling is a carrier made out of one-piece of fabric, which is worn on one shoulder

There are two types of slings: B1) Ring slings and B2) Pouch slings

B) Slings – ring & pouchB1) Ring slings It is made out of 2m

(78in) of fabric with 2 rings on one side and the tail on the other that goes through the rings

It can be shared between the adults

It is easy to tie up A ring sling is a good option for newborns and toddlers weighing up to 10kg (22lbs).

B2) Pouch slings A pouch sling is a

tube of fabric worn on one shoulder

It must be fitted to the person who is carrying a child so the baby is in a safe and proper carrying position

They are inexpensive They are good option for newborns and children not weighing over 10kg (22lbs).

C) Mei Tai Mei Tai is a traditional

Asian carrier adapted for 21st century

It has two long shoulder straps and two short waist straps and it can be shared between adults

It is recommended for babies older than 6 months and children until they reach 15kg (33lbs)

D) Unframed Backpacks Unframed Backpacks are

the most commonly used form of baby carrier

They are adjustable in many ways (shoulder/ waist/hip straps)

They are made to fit babies older than 6 months

Most suitable for children not weighing over 20kg (45lbs)

If you want to carry a newborn, you need to check out if a carrier has a extra cushion that provides safety for newborns

E) Framed Backpacks Framed Backpacks give the

baby/child extra stability with their aluminum or aluminum alloy frame

They are made to be durable, lightweight and waterproof

They are therefore ideal for travelling, hiking and other rocky endeavors!

They usually cost a bit more – but it’s the safety of your child we’re talking about here

Most suitable for children older than 6 months and children until they reach up to 20kg (44lbs).

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