Checklist for Safety and Correct Placement

Carrying babies has countless developmental and emotional benefits — both for the baby and for the parents. Here is everything you need to know to carry your baby safely and comfortably.

Benefits of Baby Wearing

For the Baby:

Closeness and Security: The baby feels the closeness, calms down faster, and cries less.
Physiological Relief: Suffers less from gas and burping.
Safe Environment: Is in the safest and most natural place for them, which reduces anxiety levels.

For the Parents:

Accessible and Convenient Feeding: Breastfeeding becomes simpler and more accessible.
High Responsiveness: It is easier to react quickly to all of the baby’s needs.
Self-Confidence: Parents feel more confident in their abilities.
Flexibility: Makes it possible to free up time for other tasks without interrupting the contact.

Carriers and ergonomic wraps allow parents to feel more confident, react quickly to the baby’s needs, reduce anxiety, and create a supportive environment for their development. Along with this, a quality carrier allows parents to remain active, efficient, and not forget about themselves.

Choosing the Right Carrier

Decided to carry your baby? Great! Before purchasing, it is important to make sure that:

The carrier matches the baby’s age and weight.
It provides a correct physiological position.
Precise adjustment of the carrier’s back panel along the entire length of the baby’s spine is possible.
M-position for legs: Knees are higher than the hips.
Rounded back (C-curve): Especially for newborns and infants.
The carrier distributes weight evenly and prevents strain on the baby’s spine.

Important tip: Try to avoid purchasing counterfeit or unknown brands of carriers. Sometimes an imperceptible defect can compromise carrying safety. If you purchased a second-hand carrier, thoroughly check the integrity of all parts and fabric.

Rules for Maximum Safety

Product Familiarization: Before wearing the carrier for the first time, read the manufacturer’s manual or watch an instructional video, and practice wearing it at home.
Baby’s Mood: During the first attempts, make sure the baby is calm, in a good mood, clean, not sleepy, and dressed in a single comfortable layer of clothing (without footed sleepers or too tight garments).
Initial Movement: Immediately after placing the baby in the carrier, start moving gently or feed them to give them a sense of movement and security.

Important Principles of Correct Physiological Carrying

The baby’s face is open and clearly visible.
The baby is supported from knee to knee, including the pelvic area.
The fabric is spread along the entire spine without folds or excess material.
The baby’s head is supported in the shoulder and neck area, while the support does not rise above ear level.
Legs are outside the carrier, and the hips are positioned lower than the knees.
The baby is pressed tightly against the parent’s body and moves as a single unit with them.
The parent feels stable and secure, wearing reliable footwear.

Important Safety Warnings (What NOT to Do!)

Caution with Heat and Hazardous Materials: While carrying, avoid using aggressive cleaning agents, sharp objects, and keep away from heat sources (stoves, ovens, boiling water, etc.).
Sports and Hobbies: Carriers are not intended for use during sports activities or dangerous hobbies (such as running, jumping, intensive dancing, cycling or scootering, skiing, boating, etc.).
Transport: A carrier is not a substitute for a car seat or infant car seat in a car, bicycle, or any other vehicle!

Additional Tips for Safe Carrying

Always adjust the carrier to the baby’s age and weight!
When putting on the carrier, always support the baby with one hand until you finish tying or fasten all buckles and tighten the straps.
Make sure the baby’s airways are open and nothing is blocking airflow.
During practice sessions for putting on the carrier, always check yourself against all safety points.
In narrow passages (such as doorways), place a protective hand on the baby’s head.
Wear stable, non-slip shoes without high heels.
During prolonged exposure to the sun, ensure the baby receives adequate hydration (water or breast milk) and make sure to protect them from the sun.
When transitioning to back carrying, make sure you comfortably control the carrier in the front, and initially seek help from another adult or practice over a bed/sofa.

Have doubts about whether the carrier is positioned correctly?

You can always consult with us or with a certified babywearing consultant by attaching a photo!

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Checklist for Safety and Correct Placement