Baby Carrier Buying Guide
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What is a Baby Carrier
A baby carrier is a supporting device worn by an adult for holding a baby close to the
torso - says Merriam Webster Dictionary. It could be made of a number of materials -
soft cloth, gauze, canvas, and so on. There are different types of on-the-body baby
carriers, based on their carrying position, structure, or the type of fabric they are made
of. Baby slings, backpacks, front carriers and hip carriers are some of the widely used
baby carriers. While baby carriers are generally used for newborns and infants, some
types can also be used for children well into their toddler years.
What makes a Baby Carrier Safe for Babies
Using baby carriers to carry children is a lot safer than carrying them in your arms or in strollers or carriages. The reasons being -
- Carrying babies close to your body, keeps them in the ambit of your attention. Thus, you are readily available to check on them regularly and to ensure that they are safe and comfortable.
- Using baby carrier prevents incidents of runaway carriages, or of children falling out of carriages because they leaned down a bit too much. It also prevents incidental mishaps caused by turning your attention away to something else.
- Manufacturers of baby carriers use quality tested and certified materials. These ensure that your baby remains bound to you, in a secure and comfortable position.
- Baby carriers for newborns come with head and neck support, so your little ones are safe inside the cocoons of love you have created for them.
- Carrying babies in the proper manner, helps them digest properly, and is a boon for babies suffering from colic.3