Best Baby Carriers - How Do You Choose One
As you can imagine, all baby carriers are different. Just like we have different needs, our babies also do. One that is perfect for one parent will not work for another. So, it’s important to get a good idea of the different kinds of baby carriers first and iron out your ‘must-haves’ for your next infant carrier. Lets get started.
There are several different types or styles of carriers each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Lets discuss this one at a time.
Tip: The snugli baby carriers are gaining in popularity these days.
1) The Pouches
These are simple to use and understand. They are available in adjustable and fitted versions. There are different advantages of this and the following are a few.
- Availability in a different colors and patterns
- Easy to learn to use
These are pretty inexpensive
- They are perfect to put one when you are in a hurry whether you are heading out for errands or for a short trip.
- Ideal for nursing the baby
Most diaper bags will fit these.
Here are some of the disadvantages to keep in mind.
- The weight of the baby is going to fall on one shoulder. For long periods this can be strenuous.
- The fitted style carriers cannot be shared between users of different sizes
Tip: A lot of parents have started to use the native baby carrier .
2) Mei Tai Carriers
These are of the traditional Asian variety. This infant carrier can be worn on the back or front. Hip carries are also a possibility. These carriers are simple in design - a small panel of cloth or fabric with the straps go over the shoulders and then around the waist. These carriers are easy to use and comfortable because the weight is distributed on both your shoulders.
These are a few of the advantages.
- Different variety of fabrics. You can go from trendy to fun to way out there
- The weight distribution over two shoulders helps with the carrying the heavier babies too
- The front use or on the back gives you many choices.
Here are a few disadvantages.
- They can be a little less compact than the pounches in certain slings. So they might not fit into all diaper bags
- These carriers cannot be used for the cradle position for newborns
- While tying the straps into place, they may drag on the ground. In a nutshell, dont do this in a wet area or where you think it’ll get dirty.
Tip: Read as many baby carrier reviews as you can before you buy one.
