FABRIC BABY CARRIER GUIDE

Carrying our baby is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful experiences that motherhood brings us and that also have multiple benefits. Skin-to-skin contact helps calm the baby, provides security and promotes rest. The portage is also very beneficial in case of reflux and is an excellent way to always take our child with us while we do other tasks.

However, it is essential that the porting is ergonomic and rSpiny with the physiology of the child and the carrierWell, it's not worth anything.

Today we are going to talk about main fabric baby carriers that we can find in the market. Most of the models that we present below, are perfect to use from birth since the soft and easily moldable fabric allows to adapt to the delicate skin of the baby, providing a support to go well attached to us.

Whenever it is ergonomic, there is no ideal baby carrier, so when choosing one My recommendation is to go to a specialized porting store where they study our characteristics and needs to recommend the baby carrier that best suits us and our pace of life. In addition, some may require personalized advice to learn how to use them.

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Scarf

The scarf It is a very versatile baby carrier but that requires practice for correct knotting, so it is not a priori baby carrier easy to use or quick to put. In any case, once caught with the knots, it is an ideal option to carry your child during all its stages.

To choose the best scarf we have to take into account several peculiarities; from the age of our baby, to the size of the carrier, the time of the year in which we are going to carry, the previous experience we have with the carriage in scarf ...

There are three types of scarves depending on the fabric with which they are made, a very important fact to keep in mind to know how long we can prolong the use of our scarf.

Elastic scarf

It is especially pleasant to the touch so it is perfect for carrying the newborn. Further, allows to perform a pre-help and put and take the baby without putting on and taking off the scarf every time. As the baby grows, it is advisable to move to another type of tissue that offers more support to the child.

These scarves are five meters long, are one size fits all, and offer us the possibility of knotting them in many different ways. If we are going to wear in summer, it is convenient to choose a cool cloth (for example, bamboo) and keep in mind that not all knots are recommended in very hot times (since some come to have up to three layers).

On YouTube we can find several tutorials to learn how to tie this type of scarf: from the classic wrapped cross, to the knot with a cradle position or even the carrying of two babies at a time, to give just a few examples.

The photo model can be found available on Amazon for 45 euros.

Semi-elastic scarf

This scarf is a combination between the anterior and the woven scarves. By not wearing elastane in their composition, they support more weight than elastics, since the fabric does not yield so much with the weight. The difference with the previous ones is that do not allow the technique of pre-help, so they require more practice when using them since we will have to tie them and adjust with our baby on top.

Also on YouTube we can find videos to learn how to place our baby, depending on the type of knot we want to make. From the classic wrapped cross, to the placement of our baby on the hip, or on the back, to give just a few examples.

In the picture we can see a semi-elastic scarf model available on Amazon for 49.95 euros.

Woven scarf

Unlike the previous ones, this scarf can be used from birth until the child reaches four or five years of age, because the type of fabric allows a great support and makes the knot stay in position and does not yield as the baby's weight increases.

They are woven in twill or jaquard, which are techniques of combining the threads that give rise to tissues very resistant to both weight and tractionn. The processing materials are varied, from cotton, to linen, hemp, bamboo, wool ...

Its engramming is less manageable than the previous ones, so they require more practice to be able to knot it correctly. At the time of purchase we have to take into account the age of the child we are going to carry, to choose the most appropriate length of the scarf.

If we are going to wear in the summer, woven scarves are an excellent option, but always preferably using single layer knots, fine and fresh supports such as jacquard, and light fabrics such as cotton or mixed with linen, hemp or bamboo.

We leave you the links of some YouTube videos that explain how to tie this type of wrap with a wrapped cross, how to place our baby to facilitate breastfeeding while we carry, or how to practice the double hammock knot on the back.

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Mei Tai

The Mei Tai is a baby carrier of Asian origin that allows you to take your baby very close to you both in front, as at the hip or back. It consists of a rectangular fabric panel and four long strips coming out of the ends and that are tied at the waist and back of the carrier.

Unless it is a Mei Evolutionary Tai that can adapt to the baby from birth, its use is not recommended until the baby is six months old, since this baby carrier does not give full support to the child's sides. The maximum recommended weight or age will depend on the model (from the maximum two years to four or five).

Mai Tai is the perfect combination between the woven scarf and backpack: Ideal for those who enjoy porting with cloth carrier, but look for the ease and speed of use offered by ergonomic backpacks.

Again we leave you some videos that we have seen and Youtube to learn how to place the child in the mei tai both front and back, or some tips to take into account to use an evolutionary mei tai.

The photograph belongs to a Mei Tai made of 100% cotton, valid from six months to 15 kg and available in specialty stores or on Amazon for 48.42 euros.

Bandolier

The shoulder bag is a asymmetric baby carrier that could be used from birth and allows numerous porting positions, the hip being the quintessential position.

It is formed by a long cloth and two rings at one end and although at the beginning it requires some practice to place it correctly, once acquired it is a very comfortable and quick to use baby carrier for certain occasions.

It is ideal especially in the first months, since allows baby to cradle or breastfeed easily while we walk or do other tasks; although it is also perfect for the time when the child begins to walk but gets tired easily and asks for our arms intermittently.

However, it should be borne in mind that as it is an asymmetrical baby carrier (that is, all the weight falls on one of the two shoulders of the carrier), It is preferable to use it as a complement to another and always in short periods, especially as the child grows, since unless there is ample experience with shoulder bagging, we can resent if we carry for a long time.

In the market we will find shoulder bags in 100% natural fabrics such as cotton, linen or silk, or other weight bags with thicker fabrics, which although it costs more to handle are perfect for the porting of older children.

When putting on the shoulder strap, it is important that the rings are at the top of the shoulder, that the fabric does not get tangled and that we give a good support to our baby with a correct bag. We leave you this YouTube tutorial with practical tips to correctly put on a bandolier.

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Water bag

And inside the bandoliers we also find the water bag, perfect for bathing in the sea or in the pool with your baby with greater safety and comfort. They are made of artificial fabrics that dry quickly and protect from ultraviolet rays. Its use is exclusive for water and for short periods, since its tissue is thin and does not support the weight in the same way as the others.

The water bag in the photo holds a maximum weight of 15 kilos and you can find it on Amazon for 41.47 euros.

Pouch

It's about a lightweight and very easy to use baby carrier, as it is made up of one piece in the form of a slightly elastic bag that does not require rings, knots, brooches or velcro.

Like the shoulder strap, it is an asymmetrical baby carrier that is placed on one shoulder and allows us to carry our baby comfortably since he is able to firmly hold his head (approximately 4-6 months) and up to two years .

The model that we show in the picture is available on Amazon for 63 euros.

Rack baby carrier

The grid baby carriers, or lightweight baby carriers, are characterized by be made with a mesh, weigh nothing and bend without taking up space, which makes them perfect to carry in your bag and take them out in specific moments. And this type of baby carrier is considered "auxiliary" or "emergency", that is, complementary to others.

We have to keep in mind that they don't cover the child's back, so like the Pouch, we can't use them until the baby stays completely erect, hold your head well, and always putting our hand on your back for added support.

Within the grid carrier, we show you these two models:

Suppori

It is an asymmetrical, fresh, lightweight baby carrier (weighs only 80 grams) and made of polyester net. It has several sizes, so it can be used by several porters of different heights.

It allows take your baby mainly on the hip, although we can also carry older children who control the posture well in the back or in front.

The baby carrier of the photo is a size L and we can find it on Amazon for 48.10 euros.

Tonga

It is an asymmetrical baby carrier, simple and quick to use, made in cotton hairnet. It is very similar in characteristics and limitations to the previous one.

The photo carrier is available on Amazon for 49.90 euros.

We hope this guide has helped you to clarify some doubts related to the baby carrier. Soon we will publish a guide of ergonomic backpacks with tips for use and the most appropriate models for each stage.

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