You can be on the go with your happy kiddo, like a backpack!
somebody just woke up & needed some snuggles!
Especially convenient for dishes and other tasks that are right in front of you! :)
- from Babywearing Safety for Newborns"Key points for safe sling/ baby carrier positioning (check often!):
1. baby’s head at your chest.
2. make sure you can get 2 fingers under their chin.
3. ensure their is no fabric covering their face.
4. should be able to kiss baby’s head (if not then your sling/ carrier is too loose/ low).
5. monitor their breathing- if your baby’s breathing sounds irregular, remove them from the sling or carrier immediately."
"And by the time she was 16 lbs. I found that carrying her in the Baby Bjorn was causing pain in my shoulders and upper back and even a tingling sensation in my neck. I now realize that a truly comfortable carrier, like The ERGO Baby Carrier I now use, has two padded shoulder straps and a padded waist/hip belt. This configuration distributes the baby's weight in a way that our bodies can handle it. When you think about it, it is not unlike what a hiker would look for in a good back pack."And this article notes,
Any carrier that positions your baby upright with most of the support located in the crotch could cause spondylolisthesis. Putting so much stress on the spine can hinder proper spinal development.If I were in the market for a structured carrier, I'd definitely go with either the Beco or the Ergo.