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There are many different ways to get your infant from point A to point B, but none of them are as safe or comfortable as wearing your baby in a carrier close to your body. This gives your little one the ability to bond with you physically and emotionally by keeping them connected to your warmth, heartbeat, and scent. It also keeps them within reach, but still allows you to have both hands free if need be while you're out and about. There are a few options where this method of travel is concerned; read on below for three different ways you can utilize this form of transportation:
Backpack Carriers
If you've got an older child and still want to try wearing your baby, or wish to continue as they outgrow the safety standards for smaller or softer forms of travel, purchasing a structured backpack carrier gives you the support necessary to keep your child comfortable and up high enough to see as you go. The added sturdiness will keep your muscles from straining and also give your child enough space to move and grow over time.
Sling Wraps
An excellent choice for nursing mothers on the go, a sling wrap is one method of wearing your baby that gives you a feeling of intimacy and bonding with your infant as you travel. This is also the better choice if your little one is still small and light enough to not be too bothersome for your back or arms as you carry them. Many of these products wrap around your body to form straps and a sling that baby can sit or lay in and keeps them close to your stomach and chest. It's generally all one piece of fabric and can be worn in different ways depending on your preference and comfort level.
Ergonomic Choices
Finally, there's the ergonomic choice, which also has straps but is normally created of different forms and fabrics, and has padding along the shoulders and other areas where strain may occur. These models might seem a little less organic and natural than a sling, but are less structured than the full back carrier mentioned above. Ergonomic models are created for long term comfort, which makes them ideal for outings where your infant will be up in your arms for long periods of time. Wear it on the bus, out for walks, shopping at the mall, and many other places you want to take your child and still have the option of free hands.
Backpack Carriers
If you've got an older child and still want to try wearing your baby, or wish to continue as they outgrow the safety standards for smaller or softer forms of travel, purchasing a structured backpack carrier gives you the support necessary to keep your child comfortable and up high enough to see as you go. The added sturdiness will keep your muscles from straining and also give your child enough space to move and grow over time.
Sling Wraps
An excellent choice for nursing mothers on the go, a sling wrap is one method of wearing your baby that gives you a feeling of intimacy and bonding with your infant as you travel. This is also the better choice if your little one is still small and light enough to not be too bothersome for your back or arms as you carry them. Many of these products wrap around your body to form straps and a sling that baby can sit or lay in and keeps them close to your stomach and chest. It's generally all one piece of fabric and can be worn in different ways depending on your preference and comfort level.
Ergonomic Choices
Finally, there's the ergonomic choice, which also has straps but is normally created of different forms and fabrics, and has padding along the shoulders and other areas where strain may occur. These models might seem a little less organic and natural than a sling, but are less structured than the full back carrier mentioned above. Ergonomic models are created for long term comfort, which makes them ideal for outings where your infant will be up in your arms for long periods of time. Wear it on the bus, out for walks, shopping at the mall, and many other places you want to take your child and still have the option of free hands.
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