Newborn babies, although the weight is lighter, but it is also a very difficult task to hold all the time, arm soreness, arm pain is the common feeling of many new mothers. As the child grows up, it is more difficult to hold up, in the winter in the arms can also be warm, in the summer is like holding a stove, but the stroller with travel is not very convenient, there are some difficult babies, must be held in the arms to be stable.
In this case, something like a baby carrier is simply a blessing for new parents, which greatly frees the parents' hands, not only is not so tired, but also can do other things while holding the baby.
There are many types of baby carriers, not only with carriers, but also with backpacks, back cloths, waist stools, etc., and both front and back types. Although there are many benefits brought by baby carriers, but different types of baby carriers, parents can not be used indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause harm to children.
How old is the baby to use the baby carrier?
(1) It is not recommended to use a carrier for babies under four months, because the younger the baby, the development of the spine and head and neck bones is immature, it is easy to be injured, and the premature use of the baby carrier will have a bad impact on the development of the fetus.
(2) Babies from 4 to 6 months old can use the front-back baby carrier facing the parents to avoid collisions with others during walking, and it is convenient for parents to observe the baby's condition, make adjustments in time, and avoid accidents.
(3) 6 to 10 months of baby, parents can choose to align with their own direction of the back strap, this stage of the baby has been able to perceive the external environment, the use of back strap, can facilitate the baby to observe the surrounding environment, distract the baby's attention, reduce crying.
(4) Babies from 6 to 12 months can also use the waist stool in addition to the carrier, relative to the carrier said to use the waist stool, the baby's activity space will be larger, and then the comfort is higher.
Although the use of the baby carrier can liberate the hands of the parents and reduce the burden of the child, if it is not used properly, it may also cause damage to the baby's muscles and bones, so when using the baby carrier, parents must understand some precautions.
What are the precautions for using a harness?
First, parents must keep their baby in sight. When using the harness, be careful not to let the clothes or the strap cover the baby's mouth and nose to avoid suffocation.
Second, when choosing a carrier, according to the size of the baby, choose the right size of the carrier, too tight is easy to strangle the baby, resulting in poor breathing, too loose, the baby has the risk of slipping off.
Third, if the baby is young, when using the carrier, parents should support the baby's head with their hands to avoid damage to the head and neck, and parents should also pay attention not to press or twist the baby's legs and feet when sitting down.
Fourth, it is best to choose a large brand, fine workmanship, good quality straps, not easy to accidents, and it is best to choose breathable, sweat-absorbing materials, especially in the summer when the temperature is high, so as not to cover the heat of the baby.