Baby Carrier Types

Types Of Carrier!



Pouch/Baby Sling Style: The pouch or sling keeps the baby
positioned on your body and is very simple to use. It's also a favorite
amongst mothers who like the ease and privacy it provides for public
breastfeeding. The sling style of wearing your baby is quite versatile
and
suitable for newborns (many carriers are not appropriate for babies
under a few months old), but can also be adjusted into a hip carrier
for
older children. While the sling method has its benefits, one major
drawback is that all the weight is focused on one shoulder and this can
become
difficult or uncomfortable as your child grows. Also, sizing is
important, so most sling or pouch style carriers can't be shared
amongst adults
of different sizes.



Ring Sling: The ring sling baby carrier has all the benefits of the baby pouch or sling style, but it's adjustable – meaning both mom and
dad can wear it once they learn how to use it.



Mei Tai: Next is the mei tai, also known as an Asian
Baby Carrier (or ABC). The mei tai is basically a
rectangle of fabric with four straps, two for the shoulders and two for
around the waist. The straps are criss crossed and tied for security.
When using a mei tai carrier, the weight is distributed more evenly and
it can easily switch from a front carrier to backpack carrier style.
While they're not recommended for newborns, a mei tai is versatile
enough to last up into toddlerhood.



Baby Wrap: The wrap style allows for a nice
two-shoulder method that helps distribute the weight, but it
can be very intimidating for beginner wrappers. Essentially, the wrap
baby carrier is a large piece of fabric and the babywearer must learn
the
different wrapping styles. So, while it has a huge range of styles (hip
carrier, back pack, front carrier), these need to be learned. However,
there are some beginner tying styles that can easily be learned by
anybody.



Back Pack (or Front Pack) Baby Carrier: Perhaps one of
the most successful styles in North America, the
back pack method of wearing your baby has been popularized by
well-known brands like Baby Bjorn and the Ergo Baby Carrier. Most child
carrier
packs are structured, meaning you are limited to the number of ways you
can wear them, but they're designed for comfort and stability. While
you
can purchase deluxe-style hiking baby carriers,
there are also a number of smaller versions that are more suitable for
everyday use. Not only comfortable, they also have that “modern” look,
as they are based on regular hiking backpack designs. Dad's especially
love these!