Are you a new mom? And do you wish to have a hand or two free for other things than the baby – just once in a while? Or to be able to do the dishes and vacuum without feeling guilty about leaving the baby alone? Then you should consider getting a baby carrier.
Get more closeness and time with your baby
When my daughter came into the world, I got a baby carrier from Ergobaby. For the next three years, she was almost constantly in the baby carrier. If she was restless or upset and came up to me in the carrier, it took at most a few minutes before she calmed down. When she was a newborn, I actually used it to help her fall asleep because it is so much easier than just laying the children in bed and expecting them to sleep – because they don’t always just do that. Children feel safe with their parents, and the close contact and heart-to-heart feeling creates calm and makes them relax.
The same happened when I had my son, so I have been incredibly happy with my baby carrier. It gave me free hands while I could be with my children and give them the closeness they need while I ran around vacuuming with them on my belly.
Because I know what my baby carrier has meant for me, I am also really happy and proud that I now have an even wider selection of baby carriers for you. But it can sometimes be a bit of a jungle of information to navigate through, so I want to give you an introduction to what a baby carrier is and why they are just so genius – both for baby and parents.
A safe start to life
A baby carrier is designed to give you an easier everyday life because you can carry your baby around while having your hands free to do housework or just to hold your partner's or husband's hand. You have constant supervision of the baby and create a closeness and intimacy between you that is so incredibly important and helps strengthen the bond between you and your baby. And a baby carrier will give your newborn baby a safe start to life.
Your baby will surely also think it is really fun to be carried around by mom and dad and feel the closeness that a stroller or baby seat cannot provide. Your baby will almost be at eye level and see the world from your perspective – and not from the ground, as many babies often do. You and your baby will get to experience each other from a new angle that brings you closer together.
How to choose the right baby carrier
Choosing the right baby carrier does not have to be that difficult. It is of course individual how you want it, as long as you just remember that the carrier should provide optimal support for both the baby and you, so that you can get the most joy out of it.
I will here give you a few good tips that you can follow in your search for the best baby carrier for you:
- A lot of baby carrier tests have shown that it is important that the baby's weight is well distributed over your back. This means that you will use as much of your back as possible to carry, so you do not become overloaded in your shoulders and lower back. Here, especially wide straps are genius for support instead of thin straps.
- A baby carrier should be made of durable material, as most baby carriers can be used until your child is 3-4 years old, which gives you many years of joy from it, just as I had with mine.
- A baby carrier must be soft and comfortable for the baby to sit in. This is especially important if you are going on longer trips with the carrier, so the baby has the very best comfort, and you avoid back pain.
- A newborn insert is brilliant for newborns up to 4 months (about 6 kg). It provides optimal support and comfort for your baby's neck, back, and hips until your baby is strong enough to hold their head up on their own. A newborn insert allows your baby full body contact with you, as he or she is placed against your chest. This provides the necessary security and calm, and your baby will often fall asleep in this comfortable position.
At Mammashop, I have three well-known brands that all make world-class baby carriers. Maybe one of them is right for you?<\/p>
BabyBjörn
The Swedish BabyBjörn launched their first baby carrier in 1973, designed to provide maximum closeness between baby and parents. BabyBjörn's carriers have a unique ergonomic design with an adjustable belt and extra thick padding that provides optimal support – both for your baby and for you. The wide shoulder straps allow for varying carrying positions and can be individually adjusted to give you the best fit.
Find all BabyBjörn's baby carriers here.
Ergobaby
ERGO Baby's carriers have a well-thought-out ergonomic design that supports a correct position for the child, ensuring normal growth and development of the spine, hips, and pelvis. The carriers distribute the child's weight optimally between the hips and thighs, preventing compression of the spine. ERGO Baby's carriers balance your baby's weight on your hips and shoulders, thus counteracting the risk of overloading and back pain.
Find all ERGO Baby's carriers here.
Babymoov
Babymoov has developed ergonomic carriers in collaboration with a number of physiotherapists, ensuring the very best support and comfort for your baby and you. Babymoov's carrier has three positions, allowing you to adjust it according to your body and comfort. It is made of 100% pure cotton with a UV protective exterior, making it a safe place for the baby to be.
I hope my little introduction can help you get started in finding the right carrier for you. At Mammashop you can also see the large selection of carriers from all three manufacturers and read much more about each individual carrier.
Happy hunting!
