Enhance Baby - Mother Bonding !
Mothers love to hold their babies to promote the baby – mother bonding & are especially useful when traveling through a crowded mall or street, where strollers are are inconvinient.
Baby carriers are made of cloth, leather or plastic, which are wrapped around the mother's shoulder or as a backpack. & can be adjustable for maximum comfort. Most carriers can hold babies up to 25 lbs or babies up to 3 months old.
Baby carrier's are successful because of the feeling of security & togetherness passed from the mother to child & the ability of mother to do multiple tasks, where there are no baby-sitters and both parents must work & when babies need to be carried everywhere.
The most common categories of baby carriers fall into to Front Carriers, Back Slings & Baby Back Pack Carriers.
Front Carriers
Front carriers as the name suggests are when a baby is held on the mothers chest or in the front with the help of two shoulder straps which supports a fabric seat.
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Front carriers are good for young babies upto 6 months old
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Front carriers allow baby to face outward, the same direction as the mother is facing.
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The shoulder straps should be well padded such that there is no uneasiness to the mother.
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Front carriers should have a stable head & neck rest for the baby.
Back Slings
One of the most popular carriers for babies is a back sling. Back Slings simply slips over one shoulder and the opposite hip. Back slings are usually made of cloth & there are no buckles or metals involved & are easy to store in a purse or a bag. Babies can be in the front, side or on the back depending on the comfort & positioning of babies. Back slings are ideal for discreet nursing.
Some important tips when buying back slings
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Mothers should make sure if they want multiple users or just one user
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How long do mothers want to carry babies using back slings & the different activities they intend to do while carrying their baby?
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Back Slings allow mother to breast feed with no discomfort & total privacy.
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The best material back slings should be made of is cotton , which is most comfortable for the baby
Back Carriers
An infant back carrier can make it easier for the parents, to go out with their baby without the need for a stroller. back carriers are used when the baby is strong enough to sit up. Babies, which are less than 6 months old, should never be placed in back carriers & back slings are recommended.
Some Important tips when Buying a Back Carrier
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Back Carriers should have padded cushion or soft material where babies are in direct contact.
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Parents should ensure that the back carriers is from a reputable company & has undergone rigorous inspection & federal safety requirements.
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Parents should ensure that the back carriers have strong stiching & reliable fasteners to prevent baby from slipping out & as a caution proper inspection needs to be done every 1 month or 15 days depending on usage.
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It important to ensure that back carriers fits correctly and is adjustable for comfort.
