Summary: This article provides some information about evaluating baby carriers.
Safety is important. When it comes to baby carriers, there are many safety measures put into place to ensure child safety. These safety measures need to be recognized when purchasing a baby carrier. These safety implements are put into place to ensure the comfort and the safety of both the parent and the child.
Some of the Most Common and Overlooked Safety Measures
The list includes some of the most common and/or overlooked safety measures that you should be aware of.
• Back Support: The wrap needs to be secure and tight enough to provide support for a child’s spine. Proper wraps allow for maximum support allowing the child to snuggle …show more content…
It is important to ensure that the legs are at a minimum angle of 90%. This is to help allow the maximum support for the babies’ spine and hip. Leg position is important because improper leg positioning can cause unnecessary pressure on the thighs and hips of the baby which can cause issues later in life.
• Adjustability and Customization: It is important to purchase a baby carrier that has the capacity to change over time. This is due to the simple fact that children do not stay the same and carriers do not come in a one size fits all category. Baby carriers need to adjust as the child becomes older to help ensure maximum longevity of the baby carrier.
• Duration of Use: An important matter is the amount of time that you plan to use the baby carrier and how often you are going to use it. Some baby carriers are superb for younger infants but lose their relevance as the child gets older. Other baby carriers will grow with your child. It is important also because different baby carriers provide different levels of support for the baby. Buckle carriers offer the maximum amount of support from newborn to early toddler years. These types of carriers also offer the best in spine, head, and hip support. Stretch wraps are also good wraps when it comes to support because it utilizes pressure to help support the baby as well as keep the baby calm and