Newborn Clothes Basics

Newborn Clothes Basics: Different Types Of Baby Carriers

Babywearing or in simple terms- carrying your baby in a sling or baby carrier is indeed not a new practice at all. Mothers have been carrying their babies in these slings and pouches all around the world since times immemorial to do their daily tasks and keep the baby close to them at the same time.

The concept of babywearing is great for the mom as well as for the baby. The babies who are carried in such slings and carriers feel more secure and they bond great with their mothers. When the baby is held close to the mom they can hear the heartbeat of their birth giver thus making them feel comfortable and safe. When it comes to using the baby carrier, there are a few safety things that you should bear in mind.

• Put the baby down while eating, drinking or cooking in order to avoid any accident to the baby
• Watch their limbs and head when you are about to pass some doorway or stairs
• Always make sure that you avoid falls and slips and never bend at your waist
• Let the baby face forwards as he/she has proper head support

So, when you are all set to have  newborn clothes for your darling, keep in mind that there are different types of babywears available in the market. You can check for them at baby boutiques online and get the best one. While there are some carriers that work great for the infants, there are others that are good for older babies or toddlers. Just make sure that there is much support for the back. In case you feel that your back hurts wearing the baby carrier, then maybe you should try with some different sling or pouch.

Wraps

A wrap is a simple piece of cloth which is wrapped around the baby and the mom to hold the former secure and tight. They are available in different fabrics and sizes.

Front carriers

These are the structured carriers that have straps and buckles attached and they keep the babies facing outwards or inwards. The torso of the baby is held in due place in vertical position with his or her legs and arms hanging out. It comes in fabrics like nylon, leather, polyester and plastic.

Mei Tais

Mei Tai is basically the rectangular piece of cloth that has 4 straps attached at every corner. These carriers have the comfort of soft carrier with versatility of the wrap.

Soft structured carrier

There are similar to Mei Tai but they have straps and buckles to tie. They are different from the front carriers as they have natural fabric with some padding. Some of these carriers can also be used to carry a baby from infancy but they are best suited for the older ones and toddlers.

Ring Slings

Ring Slings are just like pouches but they are adjustable and offer tighter and safer seat for your baby, thus making them highly suitable for the newborns as well.

Pouches

Basically, pouches are the pocketed slings that are worn over the shoulder with your baby seated in its pocket.

So, there are the common types of babywears available. You can search for more types at baby clothes online stores.