Baby wraps and baby carriers are very popular today. Some parents decide even to use them instead of a stroller. What advantages and disadvantages they have?
When parents are wearing a baby they have both hands free. It is very useful, especially if they have more than one kid and also take care of the house. It’s also very practical when parents have to go somewhere, where the stroller wouldn’t work.
What are the advantages of baby wraps?
-You can use it since birth
-Baby is in embryonic position, the same position like in mother’s womb
-Baby wraps are usually made of delicate or even ecological fabrics
-Mom can breastfeed the baby without taking him/her out of the wrap
-It doesn’t take up much space when it’s not in use
-Easy to clean
What are the disadvantages?
-Before parents start using baby wraps they have to learn how to put the baby into it and actually how to use the wrap; it take some time to learn how to do that
Baby carriers
There are different types of baby carriers, some of them are suitable for wearing baby on the back, others allow to wear baby on the front. There are baby carriers for newborns and infant and some of them look actually similar to baby wraps. It is worth to remember that baby carriers force a vertical position, therefore they should be used only when the baby can hold the head.
There are also baby carriers for toddlers and older children and they are suitable for long walks and hiking. They look like a rack from a tourist backpack and they have a place where the baby is sitting. These carriers sometimes are equipped with sunshade or a rain shield, therefore they are great for a trip to the mountains.
Advantages of baby carriers:
-Made of high-quality, durable materials
-Comfortable, well-fitting to the body of the wearer
-There are plenty of different models so parents have wide selection and they can choose the carrier that is matched to the age of the child and the purpose of using.
Disadvantages of baby carriers:
-Most of the baby carriers are suitable for babies who can sit and control their head (at least 4 months old)