Swaddle Your Baby: Which Carrier is Best?

If you’re a new parent, you’re probably getting used to the unexpected.  Did you ever anticipate that properly swaddling your infant would be the holy grail, the well-publicized highly-touted key to happiness for both of you?  Even swaddled, your baby still must be carried in the hammock of your arms, unless you can find a baby carrier that’s best for swaddling.
Swaddling: The What and Why
It’s the first thing the nurses will do when your baby …

Easy Baby Carrier 101

The baby carrier that’s easy for you is the one that you’ll wear the most. It’s got comfort and convenience wrapped into one.

Squeezing yourself into a baby carrier can seem like you’re playing Twister.  Wouldn’t it be great to have both hands free while comfortably holding your baby? The best models can free you up to get a lot done: power walking, vacuuming, decluttering, shopping, playing with baby’s older sibs. So, how can you find …

Ready to Wear? What Age and Weight Tell You About Choosing the Right Baby Carrier

There are a lot of baby carriers out there, but before you fork over the fifty or hundred bucks for one, consider what type you need.

Here are three of the most important things to keep in mind when weighing your options:

The carrier’s versatility:  How many ways and for how long can it be worn?

Your infant’s development: Can baby control neck and head movement?  Do you need to switch carriers when baby can sit unassisted?

Your wearing …

Should Your Infant Face Outward in a Baby Carrier?

All babies are intensely curious about the world, so parents are naturally inclined to face their infants outward in a baby carrier. With new visual tracking skills, why would your curious bright-eyed bundle want to continually study the weave of your cotton shirt when they can see the world facing outwards?
Carrying Baby in Front of You
This article assumes that you are already attuned somewhat to the advantages of babywearing.  Specifically, it addresses the pros and …

From Front to Back – The Basics of a Child Carrier Pack

Whether you’re hiking through a mountain pass or simply running errands, a baby backpack can provide you with both mobility and a closeness to your child. Child carrier packs come in all styles and formats – from softly structured front carriers to framed baby back carrier hiking packs that are designed for long treks. Whichever one you choose, pick one that’s going to match your lifestyle and needs. This article will go over the …

From Womb to Wrap: Newborn Baby Carriers

Babywearing is a popular component of childcare – one that lets parents keep their hands free and also soothes and calms the baby. An infant baby carrier that’s designed to hold the newborn close to the parent has been proven to reduce crying and promote healthy emotional development by providing a secure and safe environment that’s so closely linked to mom or dad and their daily rhythms. If you’re new to babywearing, this article …

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 …

A Primer on Baby Wearing – Learn the Different Styles of Carriers and Choose One With Confidence

Why Wear Your Baby?

Infant carriers worn on the body often turn out to be the single most important item of baby gear for many families. New parents are surprised at how much their babies want to be held and carried, and how much a carrier soothes them. However, it can be hard to find out the best infant carriers and to decide which one is best for you and your baby.

You may have heard …

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 …

Review – A Dad and His Baby Bjorn

I admit it, I’m addicted to my baby. Ever since I held my little daughter in the hospital, wrapped tightly in a white blanket and sleeping so peacefully, I’ve always wanted to be close to her. My wife and I had bought the usual accouterments that has to be bought when a little person enters …