Finding The Right Baby Carrier.

If you have had a child  or thinking of having one you know you are going to be spending a lot of time with them as infants, sometimes a little later too.  The common thought on infants now is that, when on foot, it is best to travel with the baby so that it is facing you.  There are really two reasons for that.  One is that it makes it so much easier to take care of their needs.  You know if you try to travel with them on your back then they will instantly need something.  Its the Murphy's Law of Children.  The other reason is that it helps keep the baby more socially comfortable.  The baby's head is just the right distance form yours to allow their newborn eyes to focus on yours.  This increases bonding time.

To transport the child in front you will need a sling or wrap.  These really are the best baby carriers but they are not cheap so you will want to choose the right one.  This is not to hard as most companies will only carry tested products from companies with good reputations.  Your real part of the choice is the style and this is where they differ.  Each one has its pros and cons.

Of all of them the maya wraps are probably the most stylish of them.  They are the ones that you see the Hollywood celebrity using.  They are very comfortable for the baby and easy to take off and put on.  They also give the baby a “blanket” to lay on while he or she is being passed around to your friends.  The down side is that it does not attach at the bottom so bending over still requires on arm to support the baby.

The ergo wraps and baby hawk wrap are just more western versions of this and differ depending on which model you decide to get.  Some of them use padded cloth pads to help support the baby while others take a different approach, more of a mountain climbing style.  The are just attached padded straps that support the baby just were needed.  Those are good for people with very active life styles

All these types of baby carriers work but what it will really come down to is your personal taste.  You will want to try them all first and the one that fits your lifestyle is the one you need.