10 Safety Tips You Should Keep In Mind Before Using A Baby Carrier

Baby carriers design is for parents so that they easily roam around with their baby. However, with rapid use, some consequences were also observed and experienced.   We want the best for your baby, therefore here are some safety tips while using a baby carrier to take care of. Also, we have one bonus in the end so keep reading 🙂 

Safety Tips To Take While Using A Baby Carrier

1. Position of a Baby

Make sure baby isn’t in a “C” position, i.e. their head isn’t under the baby carrier, as it can block the airway. The head of the baby should always be out so you can see them. Their chin shouldn’t be leaning towards the chest. 

2. Legs of the Baby

Legs of the baby shouldn’t be hanging; instead, the position should be like they’re sitting. If you don’t follow this carefully, it may result in hip dysplasia(deforming of socket joint as thigh doesn’t support them at initial stages). Therefore, you must buy the best baby carrier for your precious one to avoid any risks. 

3. Temperature

It will be best if you continuously check the temperature of the baby. Do look if their changing colour or squinting as these can some dangerous signs. According to experts, one to a two-degree rise in temperature is normal, as baby already has a much high BP rate than adults, but make sure they’re not suffocating.

4. Adjustments

Wearing a baby carrier too tight or too loose can be dangerous. Many of these come with adjustable straps. Also, we will recommend you to test out a few models before you pick the best one for yourself. If you keep the adjustment too low or baby carrier is more significant than your baby size, then they may slide in or slide out of the baby carrier. If it is too tight, then it might suffocate them and block airways. Therefore, the baby carrier should be correctly sized for both of you.

5. Arms of the Baby 

The arms of the baby shouldn’t be tucked out of the carrier as it may dislocate them. Anything, which is unusual from the usual baby’s activity, can be harmful. That’s why their arms aren’t straight, but it should be in a comfortable position.

6. Dress

The dressing of the baby should be according to the weather and thickness of the carrier. You don’t want your baby to feel hot or cold, especially when they’re so sensitive. So, we recommend to appropriately dress them in winters and not just hide them under your coat as it may, again, block the air paths. 

7. Practice Reduces Risks

Practice not only makes men perfect but women too xD Jokes apart, practice will surely help you out a lot. You can practice wearing the baby carrier with any doll or even a bag of rice to add some weight. No need to embrace yourself; you can practice it while roaming around your house. Then do it with the real baby. 

8. Back Check

Baby’s back isn’t straight just from day one. A newborn baby tends to keep their back curved, and it gets straightened naturally from time to time. So, make sure you aren’t forcing the baby’s back.

9. Distance

The distance you should keep is that you can be able to touch the baby’s forehead with your chain. The baby shouldn’t be hanging below your stomach. 

10. Type

Two most common type of baby carriers is the regular ones and the slings. Whether your child is 0 months old or 18 + months, both are available for each, so here go with the one you’re most comfortable with. 

11. Time

Anything that you will over use is not good. Though carriers are solely made to ease parents but excessive use can be harmful to both baby and you. 

Conclusion

The baby carrier is the best option for busy parents; however, use the precautions above so that you don’t damage bay’s natural growing phenomena. 

Also check out: Safety measures of using a baby walker