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Baby Carriers Buying Advice

Buying Guide for Baby Carriers

Typically soft carriers allow you to hold your baby either inward or outward facing. During the first few months when your baby is still mastering head and neck control, your baby will sit in the inward position. Typically most babies aren’t ready to face outward until they are least 4 to 5 months old.

Soft carriers come in a variety of colors and fabrics. You can literally select one to match your personal style and personality preferences.

Many parents opt for a carrier in lieu of a double stroller when they have two young children. You can safely carry your infant around the block and push your toddler when you take advantage of this handy device. Most babies appreciate being close to a parent, and many will actually fall asleep in the carrier the more often you tote them about.

A Word On Safety

It is absolutely essential that you never leave your child in a soft carrier unless you are wearing it, so your newborn doesn’t get tangled in the straps.

Be sure that your infant carrier is in good condition, with little wear and tear. If for some reason the carrier you have is damaged in any way you should not use it, because your baby might fall out or injure itself.

Keep in mind that your newborn baby is fragile. When you are wearing your baby be sure to avoid bending past the waist, only bend at the knees. You can compromise your baby’s comfort and may even risk your baby spilling out.

In addition, you should avoid wearing your baby in the carrier when exercising, biking, jogging or driving any type of motor vehicle.

There have actually been some studies that show that infants who are held in soft carriers for large portions of the day or more calm and less likely to fuss than babies who are not held. That is reason alone to invest in an infant carrier today!

Keep in mind that most carriers will come with a product registration card. Be sure you fill this out. That way if the manufacturer recalls the product at any point in time, they will be able to get in touch with you.