Baby Carriers – Hands-free Mobility for Parent and Child

There are a wide variety of baby carriers on the market these days, and choosing the right one for you and your child will be based on a number of variables. You can get everything from baby backpack-style carriers to slings that cocoon your infant.

It’s a good idea to take a look at each style of baby carrier out there and check into what the pros and cons are before buying.

You should also make sure you check how easy it is to use and all of the safely features the carrier has to make sure you and the baby will be safe and secure at all times.

What should I consider when looking for a carrier for baby?

• Versatility. Can you wear the baby carrier in front, on the side and in back, and is this an option you prefer?
• How long will you be able to use the carrier? Through what weight/age or your baby?
• Can you move the carrier from one person to another without disturbing the baby?
• Can the baby see out of the carrier if he or she wants to?
• Is the carrier adjustable for comfort?
• Are there safety locks or other features to ensure it won’t come loose?

How many kinds of baby carriers are there?

There are several styles of baby carriers out there, with the most common being slings, usually worn over one shoulder and around the hip, backbacks, and soft carriers that are also strapped over the shoulders but can be worn front or back and don’t have the metal frame of a backpack-only style carrier.

Also see: Baby Playards