There are different ways of carrying newborns. We are not talking about the ways of wearing a baby, no. We have in mind the special devices with which parents can move the baby without disturbing his sleep .. If you do not know how to choose from all the variety of forms and types of what your child needs, then perhaps our advice will help you.
Types of bags for carrying newborns
You've probably heard about the carrying bag for a newborn. But, perhaps, you still do not fully understand its purpose. Then let us dwell on this issue in more detail. We will understand all the advantages and disadvantages of such a device and not only it. Most often these bags for carrying newborns go as an additional accessory in the stroller. In these bags it is convenient to get the sleeping baby out of the stroller and transport it to where the parents need (home, for example). In this case, the child does not wake up, as it is practically not disturbed, but is carried along with the bag. Such transfers serve as if an envelope for newborns, and additionally act as protection from cold and wind. They can be bought separately, and they can be bundled with a stroller (although the latter is more and more rare).
In the sale can also be found baskets for carrying newborns, which can be used in a stroller. They are strong, warm and comfortable. When buying, pay attention to the size of the basket (it should be slightly smaller than the size of the cradle in the stroller) and the color,
For the purpose of transportation, not only special bags can serve. For example, the cradle is also suitable for carrying a newborn. But only if it is unhindered from the chassis of the wheelchair and equipped with a special strong handle. Before using any of the above-described types of carry-over for newborns, you need to make sure of their safety. This applies to the strength of the material from which it is made, and the reliability of fastening the handles. Another very important factor that not everyone pays attention to is the surface of the bottom of the carry. It should be firm and level. Otherwise, it is better not to use such a carry-over, it can negatively affect the health of the baby's spine.
Backpacks for babies
There are three forms of carrying-backpacks for newborns: kangaroo, sling and ergo-backpack. In terms of comfort and health of the baby, the best option is the sling. He repeats the position of his mother's hands, which is safe for the back of the baby. In sling you can carry a child from birth.
Unfortunately, this can not be said about kangaroos. For carrying newborns, it can not be used, orthopedists are allowed to carry the baby in kangaroos not earlier than 6 months. To ergo-backpacks doctors are not so critical. But it's still not advisable to use it to wear newborns.
Carry for the newborn in the car
For these purposes, you can use either a removable cradle or a car seat. With the cradle we figured out above, let's talk now about car seats. He is chosen based on the age and weight of the child. Groups of car seats for the smallest (0 and 0+) can act as a carrying for the newborn, for this the chair is removed from the mount and equipped with a special handle. Carrying children in the car seat is safe, and also allows you to carry a sleeping baby without disturbing his sleep. The following groups of armchairs most often do not already provide a carry function. But it is by and large no longer needed.