A baby needs closeness and warmth – after all, the first nine months of their life were spent in the very comfortable conditions of their mother's womb. Parents who are well aware of these needs often choose to wear a wrap and purchase a baby carrier. This way, the baby is close to the parent, hears their heartbeat, feels their breathing, and thus feels safe. An additional aspect is the comfort of the parent, who sometimes needs two free hands to perform daily tasks. On our Kokosek website, you'll find a wide selection of wraps and baby carriers for children of all ages, including newborns.
Since when did you start using a baby carrier?
There are baby carriers available on the market that can be used from the very first days of a newborn's life. They feature ergonomic seats that facilitate the baby's physiological position, known as a "frog" position. Proper hip alignment is especially important in the first weeks and months of life. Furthermore, baby carriers designed for newborns and infants feature adjustable head support. Wraps are also an interesting solution, such as those with wheels made of certified linen, which allow for thermoregulation on hot days. Wraps are a way of carrying children with a tradition dating back hundreds of years. While securing a baby in a wrap requires practice (it's best to do the initial wrapping with the help of a physiotherapist), it becomes easier over time.
What should you pay attention to when buying a baby carrier?
When deciding on a baby carrier, it's worth considering that you can choose between carriers with soft or stiffened panels. It's worth consulting with a pediatric physiotherapist, who can help you choose the right model for your child's weight and height. This reduces the risk of developing hip dysplasia and other musculoskeletal disorders. Experts primarily recommend soft carrier panels. This material adapts to the shape of the baby's back (typically curved in a C-shape), ensuring proper leg positioning. The panel should be ergonomic, so that the legs don't hang freely, but are tucked in and slightly spread out to the sides in a so-called frog position. Therefore, the entire carrier design must perfectly complement the baby's body.
The type of buckle is equally important. Above all, it should be very intuitive and make it easy to quickly secure your little one. Furthermore, it's best to choose a carrier that allows both front-facing and outward-facing carry. However, it's worth remembering that the latter position is only recommended from 6 months of age.
Benefits of baby carriers
Carrying babies in special carriers has many advantages. These include:
- remaining in close contact with the parent, which is consistent with the principles of attachment parenting,
- the child's parent becomes more mobile, has free hands and can easily perform most of the household duties,
- The baby feels safe when he feels his parent's heartbeat and breathing.
Baby carriers and wraps are a great way to keep your children close, hands-free. Proper slinging isn't just comfortable for busy parents; a baby carried in a wrap or carrier enjoys closeness, warmth, and a sense of security.
In our Kokosek store, you'll find products from trusted, global brands certified for the highest quality and safety. Carriers and wraps are an excellent way to safely and comfortably carry your baby close to you, and proper hip, leg, and spine alignment allows for the integration of elements of the balance system and body positioning (proprioceptive system).
