| All About Baby Carriers |
| Here is a list of the different types of baby carriers that are available, along with the names of several retailers where the carriers can be purchased. If I have gotten any of this information wrong, or you are a retailer that would like to be added to the list, please e-mail me and I will be happy to make any necessary changes. Enjoy! |
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| Front/Back Pack |
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| Can be fairly inexpensive Are readily available Adjustable Can not be used while breastfeeding |
| Narrow straps dont distribute weight evenly and can cause back pain Very few styles Limited positions Very small weight/age range |
| Any retail store such as Wal-mart, Target or KMart Sold under the names Snuggli or Baby Bjorn, among others |
| Ring Sling |
| Adjustable Lightweight Can be used while breastfeeding Wide age/weight range Many different syles Easy to find on-line Tail can be used to cover while breastfeeding, or as a blanket or sunshade Many different positions |
| Rarely available in retail stores Distributes weight across one shoulder Most need adjusting with each use |
| ebay, www.christyscreations.com, www.nopins4baby.com, www.angelbabyslings.com |
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| Asian-Style Baby Carrier (ABC) |
| Easy to use Can be used front or back Lightweight Can be made with elaborate designs |
| Some have narrow straps Can not be used on the hip Difficult to breastfeed |
| ebay, www.cottoncradles.com, www.peppermint.com www.attachedtot.com |
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| Wrap Style |
| Very inexpenisve Wide variety of carries Evenly distributes weight across both shoulder and back No rings or buckles Can be used even with back problems Wide weight/age range Can easily be made with no sewing machine. |
| Complicated to use |
| ebay, www.cottoncradles.com, www.peppermint.com or make it yourself! click here |
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| Pouch Style |
| Lightweight Can be used for breastfeeding Very compact Very simple to use Wide age/weight range Many positions |
| Non-adjustable Must be custom fit Distributes weight on one shoulder |
| ebay, www.angelbabyslings.com, www.hotslings.com, www.naturalfamilygifts.com |
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| Here is a link to another good comparison chart: http://www.breastfeedingandbabywearing.co.uk/carrieriqc.html |
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| Traditional Cloth Carriers |
| Wide variety of carries/positions Many sizes/fabrics available Inexpensive Can easily be made with no sewing machine. |
| Complicated Not great for toddlers |
| Includes shawl/pareos as well as rebozos and others |
| Includes Chinese, Korean, podegies and mei-tais |
| Here is a lot more great sling information: www.wearyourbaby.com |
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| And yet another: http://www.thebabywearer.com/articles/WhatTo/PositionChart.htm |
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