Tips on babywearing

I have been Babywearing for a while now, and wanted to impart some tips that may help start off your Babywearing experience on a more positive note. So here are some tips that I have found on my own or that others have shared with me.

1. Your friend’s favorite carrier may not be the best carrier for you, so try many different carriers.  I recommend trying the 4 popular types of carriers, including structured carriers available places like Babies’R’Us, ring slings, wraparound carriers, and Mei Tais.  While there are many other types of carriers available, one or more of these tend to meet the needs of most anyone who is Babywearing. 

2. Within each general group of carriers, there is a lot of variation, so don’t give up on a type of carrier because it didn’t work for you.  The most common thing I see is that someone received a heavily padded sling which they just can’t seem to adjust well.  This doesn’t mean that ring slings aren’t for you, just that that particular sling or sling type (heavily padded) is not for you.  So, keep trying until you find something that works for you.  You may even want to pick up an old carrier that you hated later to see how it works with a child of a different size and weight.

 3. Follow wearing instructions carefully, so that the baby is safe and you are both comfortable.  In addition, adjustment of your sling or wrap while wearing may be needed to achieve the best comfort.  One thing to remember is that you need to wear your baby high, typically with their bottom at your waist or so.  While this is a general rule, there are people who like the baby higher or lower based on their comfort level.

 
4. If your carriers aren’t working for you, get help from someone.  Whether you seek out the help of a professional or simply from a friend who has some Babywearing experience, ask if you are having problems. Feel free to call us if you need help with one of our products or any similar carriers.