A Front and Back Baby Carrier – Introducing the Ergo

Front and back baby carriers give you great versatility when deciding how to carry your baby. Slings can be worn on the front or side but usually are not recommended for holding the baby on your back. Wraps work very well as front, side, hip, or back carriers – positions are limited only by your imagination and your skill in tying the wrap. Some of the newer structured carriers are designed so that newborns are …

It’s Hip to Use the Hip Carry!

Starting between six to eight months old, most babies will instinctively cling to you if held on your hip. Once your baby has started to do this and can sit up well without assistance, they have developed the muscle strength and physical control necessary for you to use a carrier in the hip-carry position. The hip carry actually helps your baby develop their posture. As they use their legs to brace themselves on you, …

Lightening the Load – Carrying your Newborn in a Baby Carrier

Newborn baby carriers let you keep your baby snug and safe with you after you give birth and slowly return to your daily activities. Newborns love being with their parents, observing the world, seeing, hearing, and smelling everything around them during their quiet alert periods – and then taking a nice nap, lulled by a parent’s movement, warmth, and heartbeat.

Baby carriers suitable for newborns

Not every baby carrier is suitable for newborns. They do not yet …

What’s Out the Window? Using a Car Seat On An Airplane

You’ve booked a flight with your baby and now you’re starting to worry. How will I carry all that stuff and the baby? Do we need to bring the car seat? Am I insane for attempting this trip alone? After eight international flights and more than a dozen domestic flights with an under-2, I’ve got the answers for you!

Carrying the Car Seat

You’re going to need your infant carrier or convertible child restraint when you get …

Get a Great Work Out With Baby in a Carrier!

Your doctor or midwife has cleared you to start exercising, but you just can’t put your precious new baby down … so work out with baby in a carrier! Not only will your baby enjoy moving around with you and seeing the sights if you’re exercising outside, but carrying your baby adds some weight training to your aerobic exercise. You’ll get your super-mom reputation quickly, and it will be a lot of fun for the …

What is the Safest Infant Carrier? Choosing the Right Carrier for You and Your Baby

With the increasing popularity of slings, front carriers and baby backpacks, you might be wondering which model to buy, and what will be best for you and baby. With new models coming out all the time touting convenience and comfort, there are a few things to look for when shopping. After all, you want the safest infant carrier possible.

Slings

For newborns, these are definitely the best. They are the closest imitation of the womb, with …