The baby wearing is a method of carrying suitable for younger children, which allows holding the baby against you. In front of you, or oriented towards the world, there are several possibilities of portage which will adapt to the age and the weight of the small one.
Let's take a look at the different types of baby wearing, the advantages of this method, and the important points you need to consider when choosing the baby wearing for you and your child. These are some best you'll find at Baby wearing International.
Baby wearing, a popular solution for moms
Carrying your baby against you is, according to many studies, a gentle way to create a strong bond between the child and his wearer. Moms especially appreciate this way of holding the child, against them, from a very young age.
It is indeed possible to use a baby gate from birth. Depending on the model for which you choose, you will have several positions to carry your child, so that it is well maintained and walked safely.
This method of carrying allows establishing a special relationship in the baby and its wearer, who will be closer to the body of it. The beating of your heart will rock the child, who, snuggled against you, will be able to sleep or breastfeed in an ultra-comfortable position. For the wearer, it is a convenient way to hold and supervise the child without getting too tired.
Discover our selection of ventral baby gates and all you need to know to choose a model of baby gate perfect for you and your child.
Different models of babywearing
There are 3 types of ventral baby wearing, each with their advantages and disadvantages: the classic ventral baby wearing, the physiological ventral baby wearing and the carrier sling.
Classic ventral baby wearing
These models, solid, can carry a baby against you in 4 or 5 different ways. Often, they offer 3 positions against you and a position in front of the world, as well as the possibility of carrying baby on your back, usable as soon as the child is old enough to stand up straight (around 5 months).
These models offer comfort and safety to babies and are used from birth until the child is about 3 years old. They can be adjusted easily, with adjustable straps and a lap belt that adjusts to distribute the baby's weight, and they are well padded. Comfort level for the wearer and the child, it's great!
Dads generally feel more comfortable with this type of carrying, reassuring and very practical to install. With some models, you can carry your child for long hours, without tiring or feeling pain in the back or hips.
Two small criticisms that come up frequently about these models: their size, because they are relatively bulky, and their shape that sometimes make the legs of small children sway, what reproach him those who swear by wearing a sling.
Physiological ventral baby wearing
Very appreciated for its “natural baby wearing” side, it is a good compromise between the classic baby wearing and the baby wearing. Its design is designed to keep baby in the most correct position possible, within a large pocket very comfortable.
Designed in soft and pleasant material for the baby, it will feel cocooned once installed inside. For the parent wearer, the adjustable waist belt and easily adjustable straps allow for quick and easy installation of this baby wearing.
Children under 4/5 months may collapse within this type of baby wearing and therefore recommended use once this age reached.
Carrying scarf
From Asian countries or Africa, this technique of carrying a baby that is to roll up a strip of tissue more or less long (between 3 and 6 meters) around you (following specific patterns) made of very many followers recently.
It has several advantages such as keeping baby closer to you from an early age and being able to adapt the scarf to its growth, by changing the type of knots, but also some significant disadvantages. Initially, it is quite difficult to learn to tie the scarf well and some moms have difficulty doing it alone. As a result, it is possible that it is incorrectly adjusted which entails risks for the child: bad maintenance, incorrect positions. In addition, a carrier sling is quite expensive, despite its relative simplicity.
How to choose your baby gate: the important points
Here are the parameters you will need to consider when choosing the best baby wearing for your needs.
For the parents
- Easy installation: The baby wearing must be easy to adjust, thanks to functional straps or straps. Since you will have to repeat these gestures often, you must be able to install the baby quickly and be able to change the carrier without having to spend long minutes adapting the settings.
- Convenience: A good baby wearing must be easy to transport, store and use. If you wear your baby this way from an early age, you expose yourself to frequent cleaning of the baby wearing and must, therefore, to wash it easily. Babies' doors are therefore preferred in easily cleanable materials. In addition, the models that come with practical accessories (pacifiers, bibs, stain protection …) have an interesting practical advantage.
- The price: they vary enormously depending on the model for which you choose. If prices for classic low-end models start around 30 euros, prices can fly with physiological baby gates to nearly 200 euros. This will depend on your budget and expected features. Prices evolve according to the material, the accessories, the proposed innovations.
For the baby
- Maintaining: This is the most important point for wearing your baby properly. A good baby wearing will have head support that ensures ideal support of the baby's head, without it can swing or tilt back, and padding that holds the right.
- The texture: avoid irritating tissues and fine models if you choose a classic or physiological ventral baby wearing. The small should be comfortably held and it is better to choose materials that breathe so that the air circulates.
- The seat and overall comfort: since he will spend some time in his baby gate, it is necessary that your toddler is perfectly installed. Back straight or rounded legs M, body stalled and unsuspended, the baby must feel naturally worn.
Safety standards and recommendations for use
Overall, it is advisable not to wear your child for long periods in a baby wearing. This is not its primary purpose, and although some models guarantee extended comfort, they are not intended to serve as a transport bag.
In addition, a ventral baby wearing is intended for active use. That is to say during walks, ballads, and not during a static activity that can lead to sudden actions: by car, during the practice of sport, it is unthinkable to use a baby gate!
Finally, it is important to never leave your baby alone and unattended in a baby wearing. It should not be used as a seat, as it can easily tip over.
In terms of practicality, we advise you to choose baby wearings to French standards (NF), which ensure easy machine washing and design approved materials, anti-allergenic and breathable. In addition, models of ventral baby gates with easily accessible storage pockets have our favours.
To each his model of baby gate
You now have all the information you need to choose a quality baby wearing. It only remains to choose the model that suits you the most.
This choice depends on different factors, which vary in the functions of the parents. Some people swear by the classic ventral baby gates, which have been proven for many years by combining safety, comfort and practicality for parents, others prefer to turn to physiological ventral baby gates that promise to offer the best maintaining your child and thus a perfect body development.
