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.
As its name implies Airlight Phil&Teds carrier is very light, easy to use and easy to fit (with two buckles in the back and one zip on front). Thanks to a cushion added in the carrier, Airlight Phil&Teds is extremely safe for newborn babies and, when your baby can hold his/her head on her own, you can remove a cushion and carry your child in the back of your body until he/she reach 15kg.
It is made out of 100% Oeko-tex class 1 cotton fabric with breathable mesh to maximize the air flow. You can choose from 6 different colors.
You can order Airflow carrier from Amazon.com for the price of 59.99$ (45.73£) with no extra charges. On the same page, you are able to see customer reviews. This item cannot be shipped outside of USA.
If you are from Europe, you can order your carrier from Phil and Teds official website, where the price is 59 Euros and the shipping fee will be between 5 to 15 Euros depending on your location and shipper.
If you are from another country ouside of Europe, you can choose your country from the dropping down menu, which is located on the top right on the page.
Phil&Teds` Emotion carrier is the type of carrier that is designed to be modern and innovative. This carrier has adjustable integrated head support for newborn babies. It can hold a child until he/she gets 15kg (33lbs). Made out of Oeko-tex cotton blend fabric, there are four different colors available to choose from and each of them is suitable for both boys and girls. It is adjustable for both the baby and the wearer. You can buy it online for 99 Euros. This particular site is for Europe only and depending on where a product goes to, the shipping fee changes (from 5 to 15 Euros). If you are from anywhere else, look on the top right of the page and find your country in a drop-down menu.
You can watch a video and learn techniques how to tie up a carrier properly.
Emotion carrier by Phil&Teds can also be found on Amazon.com, for the price of 79.99$, with no extra charges for USA customers. This seller does not ship internationally. You can see this offer for Emotion carrier and place your order.
Very light weight at just 2kg (4.5lbs); with it air-conditioning, durable and waterproof fabrics and aluminum frame, the Parade backpack is a very good choice for the price of 169 Euros. Like all backpacks, this one also has adaptable straps (shoulders and belt) and adaptable straps on the child seat. It does not have a padded cushion for child's head or a place for a child to keep his/her legs in good position. This carrier is suitable for babies older than 6 months and children until they weight 18kg (39lbs). This link is for Europe only, and the shipping fee can be between 10 and 50 Euros.
If you are from other countries, on the top of the page, you can find the country selector in a drop-down menu.
If you would like to purchase this carrier from Amazon.com, you can order Parade backpack for the price of 139.95$ and see some reviews from other customers. Shipping is free. This seller ships only to the USA.
You can watch a video here to learn how you can use this child carrier.
If you like spending time outdoor, hiking, and having adventures while your baby is safe, you can try out Phil&Teds Escape backpack for the price of 249 Euros. This link is for Europe only, and shipping charges will be 5 to 15 Euros. If you want to see what other customers think of it, you can read the reviews.
As far as a child goes to, Escape backpack has a moldable and adjustable headrest and harness for extra support and safety. In addition, it has shoulder straps (made out of fleece) and foot rests for the child. It is made out of hard and waterproof fabric with an air-tech ventilated mesh. You can choose from two colors: grey and red. It has a double fitted and adjustable waist belt, advanced lumbar support and adjustable shoulder straps for the person who is wearing a backpack.
For other countries, you can select your country on the drop down menu at the top of the page of the Phil and Teds official website and get your order.
On Amazon.com, you can find this backpack for the price of 199$ (151.48£) with free Shipping. You can find it here, it can only be shipped in the US.
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