When can I start babywearing?

Welcoming a new baby into your life brings immense joy and a fair share of challenges. Between caring for older siblings, keeping up with household tasks, or simply finding a moment for yourself, the early days can feel overwhelming. But for millennia, parents around the world have relied on babywearing to meet their babies’ needs while staying connected to daily life. Backed by science and rooted in generations of lived experience, babywearing is more than a trend. It is a powerful, proven tool. As a certified babywearing consultant with nearly a decade of hands-on experience, I’ve seen just how transformative it can be when integrated from the very start. Here’s how to do it right.

Selecting the Right Carrier

The first step is choosing the most suitable baby carrier for your needs. Whether you opt for a buckle carrier, meh dai, stretchy wrap or woven wrap, prioritize carriers that ensure proper positioning, sufficient head support and unrestricted airflow for newborns. But what constitutes proper positioning? Discover more @Is Your Carrier Smiling? to ensure you're on the right track. Additionally, consider your own comfort and support requirements. It's crucial that you feel completely at ease with your carrier or wrap choice. Given the overwhelming array of options available in the market, seeking guidance from certified babywearing educators can save you time, money and effort, while helping you kickstart your confident babywearing journey instantly.

Health Considerations

Do you have medical concerns, such as recovering from childbirth, including cesarean sections, pelvic floor issues? Selecting the right carrier to maintain proper posture are crucial for here your health and safety. Concerning your health issues, make sure you consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Benefits for Parents

Babywearing offers more than just continuous contact with your baby - it enhances mobility, reduces physical strain and promotes endurance and flexibility. It may also serve as a therapeutic tool, fostering bonding and aiding in healing during the postpartum period.

Practical Tips

Remember that various carrier options cater to different needs and preferences. Stretchy wraps are excellent options for newborns. When choosing a carrier, prioritize functionality and capacity of the carrier to support your (growing) baby in a healthy position over features like 8 position options. Please be aware that pricey carriers are not necessarily fitting or comfortable. On the other hand, the cheapest carriers, often found in supermarkets or online from mass-market platforms, tend to lack proper fit, support and durability. And just because a label says “ergonomic” doesn’t mean it truly supports your baby’s position or your body. It’s a buzzword, not a guarantee. The result? Discomfort for you, and potentially unsafe positioning for your baby: read more @ Ergonomic Doesn't Equal Fitting. Ensure that the chosen carrier accommodates both you and your partner's preferences, irrespective of the brand. Remember, your baby can still have a view even without being forward facing in the carrier. Explore this topic deeper @ Is Forward Facing So Much Fun? for further insights.

To sum it up, babywearing has supported countless parents across cultures and generations- and it can do the same for you. When woven into your daily routine, it offers real-life ease, connection, and calm - for both you and your baby.

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Hi, I’m Michaela. Certified babywearing consultant, founder of carry.coach, and mom of 3. After watching parents wrestle with every carrier out there for a decade, I stopped recommending and started designing. Join me at babyloop, where we are redefining babywearing with style, safety and simplicity. Let’s make carrying your little one the easiest - and coolest - part of your day. Ready to loop in? Visit babyloop.com and let’s get started!