So, if you are not sure about something related to your baby carrier, the first thing you should do is to refer to the official manual; if you can’t find an answer there, contact the supplier. What we will mention in this post are not official instructions for any specific baby carrier; instead, they are general safety practices that one should pay attention while babywearing.

Having said that, we can now talk about general safety concerns and things to pay attention that are common in almost all types of baby carriers.

IMPORTANCE of SAFETY
Let’s start with why safety is utmost important in babywearing. Babies are the most precious beings in our life and parents should do anything possible to keep them safe. They are not like adults or grown up kids, they are so defenseless and fragile. If proper care is not taken, they may suffer injuries or health problems. Therefore, in all babywearing practices, safety of the baby should come first and both the manufacturer and the parent has to ensure that.

WEIGHT LIMITS
Every baby carrier is designed for a specific weight range and that is clearly mentioned in the manual or on the product page. For example, if a carrier is meant to be used for children between 7 to 30 lbs (3.2 – 13.6 kg) then you shouldn’t use it for a baby under 7 lbs or above 30 lbs. Because, this is the safety zone that is determined after a lot of research and tests.

source: didymos.de

THE FIRST USE
If you are using a baby carrier for the first time, you should be extra careful until you get used to it. Before the first use, make sure that the carrier is ready to use. To do that, check all the buckles, straps, waists, adjustments and fabric are in place and secure. Especially the critical parts, if any, should be examined carefully. (Actually, this should be done before each use.) If possible, get help from someone else as well; something you may not see may be visible to others.

Put the carrier on without the baby a few times until you feel comfortable. Make sure that you are holding the baby above a soft ground or seat while getting her into the carrier. Once the baby is inside, make the necessary adjustments and control the security. Practice at home for a while before going out.

Check your child constantly and ensure that her face is not pressed to your body or to the carrier. Always keep sufficient space for her to breathe.

CARRYING POSITIONS
There are a couple of carrying positions available for different types of baby carriers and this information is also provided in the manuals or product pages. Front carry, hip carry, back carry and some variations of them are the most popular ones. Starting from your first try, make a habit of carrying your baby in the correct positions depending on the baby carrier you are using. If a certain position is not recommended, stay away from it.

Never forget that the best babywearing experience is the safest one.

That’s all about baby carrying safety for now, we will talk about other related topics in the coming posts.

Breeze Baby is a family-run baby carrier supplier located in Australia, which focuses on innovative baby slings. The founders, Anita an Ralph, carefully design and test the products they create. They ship internationally as well.

Breeze Baby baby carriers are distributed by Babes In Arms, an Australian baby products distributer, which mainly targets Australia and New Zealand. You can also buy their products through their website. If you are a retailer, you might consider joining their wholesale program as well. For more information please visit the website of Breeze baby through this link.

Breeze Baby Carrier – source: breezebaby.com.au

In the image above, you see the red version of Breeze Baby carrier. They offer four more options such as black, white, blue and purple.

Breeze Baby Sling Features

Breeze Baby makes baby carrying a really enjoyable experience with its stylish and easy to wear slings. It keeps the baby in a safe and comfortable position allowing you do things without worrying about the baby.

This baby carrier is an all-seasons carrier that you can use throughout the year. It can be used in water as well when showering or swimming; this is made possible by the silky, breathable mesh design and non-absorbent fabric that dries quickly.

Breeze Baby Carrier Instructions

Firstly, know that there are 5 different positions that you can carry your baby within a Baby Breeze sling. If the baby does not like one position or you are not comfortable, change it and try another position.

Here are the carrying positions:

1. Tummy-to-Tummy: This position can be used from birth and babies like it.
2. Cradle Hold: This position can be used from birth to 3 months, ideal for sleeping and breastfeeding.
3. Kangaroo Carry: Can be used between 3 – 6 months, face out position for babies who can support their head.
4. Hip Carry: Suitable for 6+ months, once the baby can sit up without help.
5. Toddler Back Carry: Used for 12+ months, once the baby starts toddling.

Baby Breeze slings can be washed by hand or machine in cold water without any bleach. Do not iron it.

Finally I want to mention about a competition that they host on this page. All you need to do is to fill a short survey and you will have a chance to win a Breeze Baby carrier. Hurry, as the competition will end on 31st December, 2010.

In this post, I want to talk about a recent article that I stumbled upon on the website of Baby Carrier Industry Alliance, which gives tips and information about babywearing and baby carrier safety in general.

The first thing that makes babywearing such an important issue is that it allows parents to keep their baby very close to them. Using a baby carrier, especially front carriers like slings and wraps, your baby is always in your sight and you can nurse or kiss it anytime you want. Permanent communication is established between you and the baby, in this way.

It is true that when a baby is worn, it rests in the safest place possible and enjoys that feeling. Babies need ongoing care and nursing in their first couple of months, and that makes babywearing important.

source: balboababy.com

One common thing in all front baby carriers is that the carrying position is the same as if the baby is carried by arms. This is absolutely important in terms of bonding. Below, you can read about general babywearing safety tips.

So, while the baby carriers make life easier and fun for both parents and babies, the above safety concerns should always be followed.

Beco is one of the US based baby carrier manufacturers who create stylish, fashionable carriers. Beco baby carrier is a one size carrier that is suitable for most parents about 5 to 6 feet and infants from newborn to toddler. It is made of 100% certified cotton.

As for now, it is manufactured in both USA and China. General features of Beco baby carrier is given below:

• This baby carrier can be used from newborn babies to toddlers about 3.5 to 20 kg,
• It allows you two carrying positions: front and back,
• Beco is made of high quality materials that is tested under certain circumstances,
• Beco baby carrier is machine washable,
• Adjustable shoulder straps for taller parents,
• Adjustable waist belt for different sizes,
• Carrying capacity is 7-45 lbs,
• Very light itself, only 1.8 lbs,
• It comes with a hood for the baby’s head.

Beco Baby Carrier Collections

Currently, the product line of Beco consists of Beco Butterfly 2, Beco Wear, Beco Mini and a custom collection is also included.

Beco Butterfly 2 – source: becobabycarrier.com

Beco Butterfly 2 has the following models available for sale:

Aiden, Argyle Deer, Blue Scooters, Espresso, Lauren, Lucas, Metro Black, Natalie, Paige, Panthers, Tyler and Zoye. You can see each of them on the official site.

Beco Mini is designed for children to carry their baby dolls. It comes with four prints: Abby, Carnival, Pony Express and Sara.

Beco Wear is Polartec fleece vest that covers the baby carrier so that it keeps the baby warm. Fits all Beco models.

Beco Baby Carrier Instructions

See the below videos produced by Beco about how to wear your baby carrier.

Front Carrying with Beco Baby Carrier:

Back Carrying with Beco Baby Carrier:

You can see more instructional videos on the official site of Beco or their Youtube channel here.

Safety Tips for Beco Baby Carrier

Make a habit of inspecting your baby carrier against any wear or damage so that nothing unexpected happens when you put it on. If this is the first time of you wearing a baby carrier, it is crucial for you to follow all the instructions from the manual carefully. Do not forget that your baby is on you when performing some difficult tasks such as carrying heavy things or trying to reach a high shelf. Buckles are the most critical part of Beco baby carrier, so double check them. Having a soft surface on the ground while wearing the baby carrier and putting the baby inside it, is also a good idea.

More information about Beco baby carrier will be added on this page soon. If you want to learn more about Beco, just visit their website here.

Now that over 1 million of baby slings are recalled, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission published official directions about how to wear the baby sling and carry the baby in a correct way. This is to reduce, if not totally eliminate, the risk of suffocation of the infants.

Below you can see the images of the correct carriage directions for baby slings.

In the correct carrying position, note that that face of the baby looks upward, visible by the parent, and no risk of suffocation since it will breath easily. On the other case, if the baby is directed towards the chest of the parent, then its face will be covered and cannot breathe easily, resulting in a lack of airing.

Carrying the baby at a very low position is also not suggested, rendering it uncomfortable and as a result, creating a risk of suffocation.

Creating a pressure on the baby, especially on its face while in the carrier is extremely dangerous and should be avoided by all means. Once you feel it becomes uncomfortable for the baby or for you, just give a break and get it out of the carrier, so that both of you take some breath and rest for a while.

P.S. source of images: cspc.gov

Before using a baby carrier, you should always refer to its official instructions and use it accordingly. This is safer for both yourself and your baby. Because you might have some serious problems or injuries if you do not use the baby carrier as described in the instructions.

Most of the times, the instructions manual come directly with the baby carrier model you buy as a piece of paper or like, though sometimes it doesn’t. Either the shop you bought the baby carrier from does not have it or you forget to ask for it. In such cases, pay attention to finding the related instructions either from a local store or from online resources.

What basically the instructions tell you is how to use the baby carrier and how not to use it, how to wash it and how to store it. We talked about Yamo baby carrier in detail, in a previous post, now we will talk about Yamo baby carrier instructions. Please refer to the official instructions before using your baby carrier as what we suggest will be suggestions and recommendations resulting from our research and experience.

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YAMO BABY CARRIER INSTRUCTIONS

Carrying Position Age Limits of Yamo Carrier

• Front carrying position is suitable for babies older than 3 months. Do not try to carry newly born infants within a baby carrier, it is dangerous.
• Hip carrying position is suitable for babies older than 6 months.
• Back carrying position is suitable for babies between 6 months and 3-5 years. Back carrying a 5 year old baby will certainly be exhaustive, so it will be a good idea to take some breaks.

General Usage Instructions for Yamo Carrier

• Use the head support hood when the baby sleeps.
• Make sure the waist belt is fastened correctly. If you are not sure about that do not use the carrier until you get help from an expert.
• Check if the shoulder straps are ok. This is important as a big part of the weight will be applied to your shoulders.
• Try a few times if the locking mechanisms function properly. A very important point.
• Have an object about same weight with your baby and carry it on different positions before actually you put your baby within the carrier. A wise idea to test the carrier before you actually put the baby in it.

As we mentioned above these are not the official instructions for Yamo. In order to have a better and safer experience, please find and refer to the original instructions before you use the baby carrier. We will add more information on this page about Yamo baby carrier instructions once we collect more.

If you don’t have a Yamo carrier but you are considering buying one, you can check the page about Yamo baby carrier reviews.