Babywearing Safely and Securely Quotes

“Check the sewing, buckles, belts, strings and nylon webbing before each use to make sure they are all in excellent condition and will hold your baby securely while being carried.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“babywearing coats”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Squat - don‘t bend!”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Babywearing and Breastfeeding”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“None of the carriers on the market afford the baby the optimal leg and hip position for proper development of the soft hip, even if the manufacturer claims the carrier is designed to face out. It is impossible to design a facing out carrier without compromising Baby‘s healthy hip development! Facing your baby out may lead to severe shoulder and back problems for the babywearer as the center of gravity is too far away from your body. Facing out is out, facing in is in. Just because it can be done does not mean we should jeopardize our baby‘s health to follow this trend.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Fabric: The fabric needs to be heavier like a good wrap at 5-8 oz per square yard. It can be a single layer if the bottom weight is heavy enough. Some have a lining and some are even slightly padded. The padding and lining is a matter of personal preference and not necessary to make a good baby carrier. Some have beautiful designs, others are more plain. You will be able to find something you like in all the different brands available. Bar tags, a sewn cross (X-box) or double stitching is needed for the top and bottom shoulder straps at each point they are sewn into the body or waist belt. Pockets on the body fabric are optional”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Seat: The baby‘s seat should have a couple of pleats sewn in it or a cupped seat to allow for Baby‘s slightly rounded back (kyphosis) to be supported.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Straps: The SSC should have an adjustable chest strap, padded shoulder straps (about 3 inches wide), and a fairly wide (4 1/2 - 6 inches) waist belt (measured on lower back). Some of the waist belts are very stiff, others are soft. Ask questions of the seller before purchasing so you can ensure you are getting the type of padded shoulder straps and waist belt that is most comfortable for you. Waist belts also come in different lengths. For some SSCs you will have to purchase a belt extender if you are built heavier around the waist or some simply won‘t be tight enough if you are petite. The same holds true with shoulder straps. Some are too long for a person with a small torso and others will be too tight for a person with a long torso. Ask questions before buying.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Soft Structured Carries (SSC) OK when baby can sit unassisted. A soft structured carrier has buckles, straps, and snaps. The waist belt and shoulder straps are padded and connect with buckles. It can be put on quickly once the belts and buckles are figured out. Some manufacturers advertise wearing tiny infants in their SSC but, unless there is a separate crotch or bottom piece or the crotch or bottom piece is adjustable, it is not recommended to carry a newborn in a soft structured carrier. Most SSCs on the market are NOT adequate for a newborn and therefore we recommend against using a SSC with newborns. Anything you add to the carrier to make it work (rolled up receiving blankets, towels, cloth diapers, etc) for a newborn is also adding a potential hazard. A baby should not lay sideways in the cradle carry or cradle hold in a soft structured carrier. Most SSC are best used from about 6 months of age on.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Onbuhimo OK when Baby can sit unassisted. CAUTION: Do not use with an infant! Use with children who can sit unassisted! An onbuhimo, onbuhu or onbu is similar to a mei tai, but it originated in Japan. Onbuhimos do not have a waist belt, instead they have rings or fabric loops through which the shoulder straps are threaded. The onbu is, like the mei tai, essentially a rectangular piece of fabric with long shoulder straps sewn on top and rings in place of the waist belt. This is a great option for anybody who dislikes pressure on their belly. Some”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Caution - NOT for a newborn! OK when Baby can sit unassisted. Get a wrap, ring sling or correct newborn carrier for a newborn and use your mei tai later. Mei Tais (pronounced ‗may tie‘) are basically a rectangle of fabric with shoulder straps and a waist belt which originated in China. (See”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Pouches OK when baby can sit unassisted. Pouches are sometimes also called tube slings. They are fabric sewn together in a continuous loop to form a pocket. Some are somewhat adjustable, others are not. They come in different fabrics from light or heavy cotton to fleece. Pouches are supported on one shoulder. Stretchy fabric seems comfortable at first but often does not give the correct support for a small baby‘s need to feel secure.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“A cradle carry could be deadly in this ring sling because the baby cannot be seen because of the heavy padding and Baby‘s head will not be supported properly to ensure an open airway. This would be a forced position without baby‘s ability to free himself if the airway was compromised.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Baby‘s legs are straight down. Baby does not sit in the fabric but is dangling from the edge.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“The fabric is riding on the babywearer‘s neck and can easily lead to headaches.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“The rings are riding on the baby‘s back. This is not only uncomfortable, it could also pinch and bruise the baby.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“The fabric is too low on Baby‘s back. Baby could easily fall out when leaning back or hit something with his head.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Caution: Ring Sling Mistakes”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Caution Spread the fabric out so it will cover your back and support baby with your whole upper body.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Ring Slings Can be used for newborns - upright, if adjusted correctly. Rings slings are plentiful in the market. They are made from a long piece of fabric which has two rings secured at one end. The open ended fabric is threaded through the rings making a pouch for your child. Ring slings are great for quick ins and outs and can be used from your baby‘s first day until the babywearer and baby feel the time for Baby to walk exclusively has come, which can be years later. Adjusted correctly, they offer optimal support for the baby‘s development.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“well.  Baby‘s face needs to be visible at all times.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“careful not to tangle fabric strands on your back or shoulders.  Wrap Baby above your belly button when they are”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“A few hints to check your wrapping  Wrap Baby tight upright! Baby should not fall into the fabric when you lean forward.  Fabric should be spread smoothly over Baby‘s back, with no folds or wrinkles.  Support of the slightly rounded back; Baby not pushed into unnatural straight back position.  Firmly support spread squatting position. Legs outside the wrap!”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Wraps Wraps are long pieces of fabric, mostly woven. They come in differ ent lengths, colors, materials, and widths.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Wearing Baby above the belly button is also much easier on the wearer‘s pelvic floor.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely

“Safety Matters  Carry baby wrapped tight upright with chin off chest!  Always facing the parent, never facing out!  Baby carrier needs to allow for natural movement.  Center of gravity close to mom or dad.  Secure on your upper body!  Check Bottom or Crotch piece widths.  Calves out, knees bent.”
― Babywearing Institute, Babywearing Safely and Securely