Carriers are helpful, safe and fun equipment for you and your child. A carrier is useful because the baby can be near his/her mother from the start. After the baby gets a bit stronger and can hold its head on its own, a carrier is a fun, easy and safe way for a baby to see and explore the world. Also, the great advantage for the person who is wearing a carrier is that his/hers hands are free to run other chores.
There are 5 types of carriers:
Wraps
A wrap is a one-piece of fabric 4 meters (157in) long and 70cm (27in) wide.
A wrap can be:
Depending on the type of material, a wrap can be a good choice for a newborn, a toddler or a small child. If it is tied up properly, the baby is in the right and safe position.
The technique of tying up a wrap can be a little difficult to learn, but with a little practice, you will learn a lot of fun ways to wear a wrap. You can carry your child in the front, hip and on the back of your body.
Slings
A sling is a carrier made out of a wide piece of fabric that is worn on one shoulder. There are 2 types of slings:
Mei Tai
Mei Tai is a traditional Asian carrier, which is adapted for the 21st century. It has two longer straps that go around the shoulders and two shorter straps that go around the waist. Because of these straps, Mei Tai can be shared between adults. It is very easy to tie up.
This carrier is not suitable for newborns, because the child seat can not provide a proper carrying position for the baby. It is recommended for babies older that 6 months (babies that can hold their head and sit on their own) and children until they reach 15kg (33lbs).
Unframed backpacks (Soft structured carriers)
Unframed backpacks are most commonly used carriers. They are made out of durable fabrics. Soft structured carriers have adjustable and padded shoulder straps for additional comfort for an adult and adjustable waist or hip belt for lumbar support. Every carrier has buckles and strap adjusters for extra comfort and safety both for the person who is carrying a child and for a child as well.
Soft structured carriers are made to fit babies older than 6 months. Even though some manufacturers claim that their carriers are safe for new born babies, you need to check if a carrier has a cushion which can be inserted in the child seat and a head support so a newborn can be in a safe and proper position. Most of these carriers are suitable for toddlers and children not weighing over 20kg (45lbs).
Framed backpacks
Framed backpacks are made out of durable, lightweight and waterproof materials with a frame made out of aluminum or aluminum alloy. These backpacks have adjustable and padded shoulder straps and an adjustable waist or hip belt, and together with the frame, they distribute weight evenly through the shoulders, hips and back of the person who is carrying a child.
Most of the framed backpacks have adjustable straps on the child seat, so the child is in a safe position. Also, as your child grows, you can adapt the back of the seat with those traps.
These backpacks are made for specific outdoor activities, like hiking, climbing, traveling but they are also used a lot for shopping and going through the city rush. Framed backpacks can be worn by several people because of adjustable shoulder and waist straps.
Mamaway ring sing can be a very good choice for you. For the price of 69.99$ (53.23£), you will get a ring sling that:
Rings are made out of nylon, which are tested for the weight to carry up 50kg (110lbs) of weight for 24 hours. Fabric is made out of 100% lightweight cotton that adjusts perfectly to a baby and one can sit in a ring sling for a long time.
You can see opinions from other customers in a customer reviews on the bottom of the page. This ring sling is rated with 5 out of 5 stars.
Shipping is free for all countries.
This 3-position carrier comes in 5 different colors and it is made out of 80% polyester. The price is 45.96$ (34.99£). It is suitable for newborns, when you insert a cushion for extra support, and for the toddlers with a weight not over 12kg (26lbs). You can carry your child in the front, back or on the hips. It is very easy to use. Because of straps that can be adjusted, it can be worn by people of different sizes.
If you choose this carrier, just click on 'add to basket' and if that is all, click on 'continue to checkout'. The next step will be to select either you want to check-in as a guest or register to the site. After that, you can choose your delivery method: Delivery for the UK is 3.95£. For international shipping, charges will be 13.07$ (9.95£) for Europe (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands). For the rest of the Europe and North America, charges will be 19.64$ (14.95£). For Asia and Australia, shipping fee is 36.71$ (27.95£).
If you like a classical and tried out type of carrier, that has a cushion for newborns and that is good for toddlers as well, a good choice for you can be Original Ergobaby carrier. With a cushion (sold separately), you can carry your baby up to the time he/she reaches 6 kg (12lbs), and, without a cushion, you can carry toddlers and childrenw up to 20kg (45lbs). Original Ergobaby carriers are made out of 100% cotton canvas. The price is 119$. There will be no extra charges.
They are mostly well known for their shoulder-padded straps. You can choose from 3 different and original patterns and colors. They are easy to use and can be worn by people of different sizes.
Sash Mei Tai can be found on Amazon.com for the price of 54.99$ (41.40£). It is very easy to tie up and thanks to it long shoulder straps it can be worn differently sized people.
Like all Mei Tai carriers, this one is also not suitable for newborns, since it does not have proper head and neck support. However, babies older than 6 months and children not heavier than 16kg (36lbs) can be carried in an ergonomically safe position. This carrier has a padded shoulder straps and good lumbar support on the waist straps, so an adult can carry a child for longer time.
On the same page, you can check customer reviews, and see their opinion on this carrier, which is rated with 4.1 out of 5 stars.
You can see here how to properly tie up Sash Mei Tai.
Shipment is free.
This Boba carrier is made out of 100% nylon. It is very light weight, easy to fit, and you can carry your child in two positions (front and back). Boba Air is suitable for babies starting from 6 months old (with a weight of over 6kg (15lbs) up to children weighting a max of 18kg (40lbs). It can be worn by people of different sizes, thanks to the the shoulder straps which have an height-range from 152cm (5'0) to 192cm (6'3) and a waistband-range from 63.5cm (25'') to 147cm (58").
If you like this carrier, you can buy it from Amazon.com. Just visit here to order your carrier for the price of 64.99$ (49.47£). Shipping is free for US countries, but this item can only be shipped to certain countries outside US, so you will need to check it out if you are not from USA.
Carry my baby offers many Mei Tai carriers. For the price of 114.30$ (87.95£), you can choose your carrier that can carry a child from its birth and until it gets 20kg (44lbs). They are easy to use and can be worn by several people. Even though it is said that you can carry a newborn, not every carrier can hold a baby in a comfortable and safe position until it gets 6 months, so please reconsider that before you put your newborn in it.
Bondolino carriers have 5 different types on offer and each one of them offers a different knitting style. Meaning that type Classic Bondolino is made out of 100% cotton knitted in Jacquard weave, the Poplin is made out of a finer, shinier, shimmery finish cotton, and the Light Quality type of carrier is made out of classic fabric that is woven from a finer yarn and with a smoother finish.
As far as shipment goes, it is free in the UK for the packages with a value above 34.95£. This particular item cannot be shipped to the USA. Shipment to the other countries must be verified through mail and the international shipment depends on the weight and where the package is going.
If you are interested in an ergonomic carrier which features a unique arched canopy hood that keeps baby in full sight and happily covered, the Infantino Cuddle Up Carrier might be the right choiche for you!
The large, ergonomic seat supports from knee2knee with a rounded back for a safe and comfy ride for the baby. Adults will love this carrier too, it has adjustable shoulder straps and a big waist belt to transfer the kid weight down to the adult hips for a more comfortable fit.
The Infantino Cuddle Up is a great option for children from 12-40lbs (5.4 - 18.1 kgs).
It offers two ways to carry you child: Front and Backpack, the hoodie made of canopy is removable.
You can order your Infantino Cuddle Up Ergonomic Hoodie Carrier on Amazon.com for the price of 31.67$ without any extra charges.
On the bottom of the page, you can check other customer reviews and see their opinion of this carrier that is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars..
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