How to choose your portage ?
Sling, baby carrier, mei-tai, sling, which solution to adopt for carrying your child?
Slinginging is an excellent way to carry baby, while promoting contact and closeness between parents and child. From a physiological point of view, the position adopted is natural and perfectly comfortable for baby. It is enough to see him fall asleep to understand that babywearing is a very old fashioned practice, but we must admit that it is coming back in force.
Allowing you to use it from birth, babywearing ensures safety, proximity to your child and the possibility of moving around without any problems.
Let's see what babywearing systems are available and how to adopt them.
The preformed baby carrier
&Equipped with straps and a seat, this device is worn frontally with the help of straps. The baby sits facing the parent.
There are many models of this front carry. Some of them are called "first generation", while the most recent ones are called "second generation". The difference lies in the nature of the seating:
- First seat non-adjustable: the height of the seat is adjusted using small inserts that fit under the child.
- Second seat: the seat can be adapted simply by adjusting velcro fasteners.
In either case, the position of the babies is perfectly adapted (physiological position). In addition, the parent keeps his hands free and can move around as he pleases.
The sling
From fabric, this wrap measures between 2.5 and 6 meters.
Made of stretchy or woven fabric, it allows you to wear bé all against you, without constricting it. Its position is perfectly natural. Indeed, the cups allow the child to adopt a position close to the one he had in his mother's belly. It is also called physiological position.
Concerning the size of the charpe, it must be chosen according to two criteria:
- Your height and your child's height.
- The number of nœuds that will assume the position you choose.
The so-called “cradle“ knot will require much more fabric than a more basic position. Consider your method of knotting your scarf to choose a pattern with the right dimensions.
As for the fabric of the scarf, take hypoallergenic and perfectly safe materials. Your child can wear the fabric in his or her mouth, so make sure that the fabric is safe for your child. Bamboo fiber, linen, cotton, soy fiber, free à you to choose.
The mei-tai
This solution is halfway between a sling and a pre-made baby carrier.
The child has a seat, while the device's straps tie in the back. Some models are equipped with clips that allow to close the whole thing in one movement. It is very popular with new parents for its ease of use.<Again, it's a simple way to carry your baby, while making sure he or she is in a position that makes sense and is comfortable.
Easy to install and perfectly durable, the meantime is upgradeable. By adjusting the nodes and bindings, you can adapt its size as your child grows.
The sling
The sling is based on the principle of the sling, without having any nœud à to do.
Directly from Scandinavia, this accessory is one of the simplest à use. A double buckle allows you to adjust the tightness of the sling, while ensuring a perfect fit.
Beacute; is installed against his parent, either in a sitting position or in a cradle. The sling is usually made of stretch fabric, or even knitted wool (traditional version).
Which carrying accessory to choose ?
When it comes to making a choice, the onus is on you. Depending on your preferences and lifestyle, you can choose one or the other.
Concretely, if you are afraid of learning to tie the sling, opt for a sling or a meé-taï. If you don't want to use clip-on attachments, use a sling or a sling bar.
In reality, it's all about taste. Each of these options is designed to meet the physiological needs of the child (good position) as well as those of the parent (hands free and weight distribution). You must therefore be guided by your preferences.
Whatever the carrying solution you choose, always take into account the safety of your baby by choosing only adapted accessories. You can adjust the selection criteria by choosing the right fabric, the right size, and the right source of the accessory.
Don't forget to change your carrying device as your child grows. If it is possible to carry your baby from birth, you can extend the time until 36 months (maximum recommended). In any case, babywearing is an excellent way to create a special bond with your child. The physical proximity makes parent/child contact much easier, while allowing everyone to be in a good position.
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