Baby carriers are an excellent accessory for the parents. It allows you to hold your baby without any effort and makes you feel even more connected to your precious one.
It helps you to calm your baby down in his time of need and enforces the empathy in the baby. If you are new to them, you must have a lot of questions on your mind.
What type of carrier do I need? Will it harm my baby in any way? What safety rules should I know?
To help put your mind at ease, here are the things that you should know before using a baby carrier.
When Can You Start?
Despite what people may tell you, you can start using one as early as you want. They are made keeping the safety of your child in mind.
Newborns need to feel close to their parents from the moment of birth.
While holding the baby is all good in that regard, it is not very practical for an extended period. That is where a carrier comes in.
Do Some Research
According to Babies Wiki, there is a multitude of different types of carriers available these days. You should do some basic research, and this will help you find the perfect one for you and your baby.
Look at the safety features, read reviews, ask your relatives and friends. You should do all the research you can for matters that concern your baby.
Different Baby Carrier Positions
There are many positions aimed at babies of different ages and growth. You should read up on them and choose the one that you want.
The primary holding position of the available baby carriers are
- Front inward facing – For newborn babies
- Front outward-facing – For babies who have developed their neck muscles enough to hold up their heads. Typically ranges from four to six months
- Hip carry – For babies older than six months
- Back carry – Same as that of hip carry
Baby Carrier Safety
You should always keep the safety of the baby in check. Make sure all the fasteners are secured when using a one.
Do not wear clothes that get hot quickly. Also, make sure that there are no tears or holes in the fabric of your clothes.
Be alert and cautious about your surroundings. This precaution is critical if you are using back carry.
Don’t lie down even when using a front-facing carrier. Do not bend down and do not eat or drink hot foods while you have one.
Light hiking and even some light yoga are okay with a baby carrier. But don’t take your baby in activities like biking or jogging.
Practice Makes It Perfect
If you are a newbie in using a carrier, which you probably are if you are reading this article, do not start by putting your baby in the carrier as soon as you get it.
Put the carrier on yourself and get a feel of it. Take it on and off a few times and also test out the different positions.
Take help from someone experienced if you need to.
Final Thoughts
Baby carriers are not as confusing or hard to maintain as you might think. Once you get used to it, they are a joy to have at your hand.
You can carry your baby around all the time without feeling any strain on your body. Your baby feels the connection that he craves from his parents. It’s a win-win situation!
Nina Smith 
Kim Marks