Maybe you are expecting a baby and are trying to orient yourself in the world of baby slings. Or you would like to give a gift to a friend who will soon give birth. Baby slings are a real convenience for mothers who have tried them.
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Maybe you are expecting a baby and are trying to orient yourself in the world of baby wraps. Or you would like to give a gift to a friend who will soon give birth. The baby wraps they are a real convenience for many of the mothers who have tried them. It is above all a matter of practice and of wearing them correctly.
They are an alternative to the stroller that allows you to carry the baby keeping it in close contact with your body. In this way the baby can calm down and fall asleep more easily, thanks to the closeness of mom or dad.
As they carry babies in swaddling clothes, parents have their hands free, a real help from a practical point of view, especially if you also have to take care of your little brother or sister. In short, after a little practice, the baby sling can become a habit comfortable for both mom or dad and baby. In addition to traveling with children, at home and away from home, baby slings can be useful for breastfeed in a comfortable position.
How to choose the baby sling? Here are some useful tips, with videos that show you some ways to wear it, depending on the type.
Index
Long elastic band
La long elastic band it can reach 5,5 meters and be suitable for carrying children up to 7-9 kilograms in weight and is mainly used from birth and for the first months of life, although many brands indicate a higher weight and age of use in the instructions . Even if otherwise indicated, the only recommended position with the elastic band is the "Belly to belly" with the so-called "Triple support".
Why choose the long elastic baby carrier: because thanks to its elasticity this band is easier to use than a non-elastic fabric band and why adapts well to the shape of the body of mother and child. It is particularly suitable for premature babies (the so-called pouch-therapy), but it is not recommended to use it after 3/4 months as, unlike the rigid bands, the support will no longer be adequate for the weight of the baby.
THU find the example of the long elastic band Tricot Slen.
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Long rigid band
La long rigid baby sling it can be made of materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or linen and is not elastic. It is tied around the body of the child and the bearer so as to ensure comfortable and comfortable support for the little one and comfort for the wearer. The fabric used is very resistant, thanks to the diagonal weave, it does not deform and is also suitable for heavy children.
You can use it from birth and as long as the baby wants to be carried. The degree of grip can be easily adjusted. Need choose the right size, so as not to have too much unused fabric or to prevent the band from being too short. As with all bands, it takes a little dexterity to learn how to wear it correctly. THU other info.
THU find the example of the BB Slen long rigid baby carrier and the various ways to carry the baby depending on the length of the chosen band and the age of the baby.
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Mei tai band
Il mei tai is a pouch of Asian origin. From a simple square of fabric it has evolved with padding, supports and carabiners, but still maintaining the basic characteristics. In the mei tai the child can sitting with your legs wide apart, the back remains naturally arched, in physiological position.
Correct posture in mei tai it helps to feel the weight of the baby less which remains well supported on the wearer. With mei tai, children can be carried either in front, on the back or on the side. It can be used from two, three months or in any case from when the baby begins to support his back well. It is considered easier to use than long baby sling because its use is more intuitive.
THU more info on the mei tai baby sling.
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Ring baby sling
This baby sling is distinguished from the others by the presence of two metal rings hypoallergenic in the extremities. These rings were meant to make the bands that are simpler and more comfortable to wear. Usually shorter than rigid bands, they have the advantage of being more manageable and comfortable to use. Part of the sling fabric is passed through the rings to secure it to the body of the person carrying the baby.
La baby sling with rings is considered comfortable for breastfeeding babies easily and discreetly. With older children, who are starting to walk, it is useful during long walks. This headband is fine for carry children especially on the side, around 4,5 months when the "belly to belly" position begins to be limiting and babies become more curious about the outside world.
THU other info and tutorials on the ring baby sling.
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Which baby sling did you choose? With what kind of headband you found yourself better?
Marta Albè
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