If you’re thinking of carrying your newborn baby in a carrier, you’re not alone! Many mothers and fathers in developed countries have recently adopted this traditional trend from developing countries and begun going everywhere with their newborn in baby carrier varieties.
However, carrying a newborn is different from carrying an older child, and it requires more attention. You’ll also find out about the different types of baby carrier safe for newborn use as well as how to use each one.
Natural position of young baby:
• Legs tucked up and slightly apart.
• Back curved.
• Hands close to their face.
In the Carrier
• Baby upright in a deep squat.
• Knees higher than bottom.
• Spine supported in its natural curve.
• Hips not overspread.
• Head in line with body.
• Hands available and feet free.
Stretchy Wrap
• Soft stretchy fabric wraps round carer so one size fits all.
• Fits snugly round baby to support them in their natural position.
• Tie on once and pop baby in and out easily all day.
Structured Stretchy
• Soft stretchy construction wraps round carer and is tightened and loosened through rings at the side.
• When tightened correctly, fits snugly round baby to support them in their natural position.
• Loosen to take baby out, retighten when you put baby back in.
Ring Sling
• A length of fabric with a pair of rings sewn in to one end.
• A knack to using them, but once mastered can be used from birth to as old as you like.
• Loosen to take baby out, retighten when you put baby back in.
MeiTai
• A panel of fabric with straps that tie around the baby and carer.
• Wide range, adjustable styles with wide 'wrap' straps support the young baby vest.
• Untie completely to take baby out, retie when you put baby back in.
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