Today, various devices that allow you to take babies with you without using strollers for this are becoming increasingly popular with parents. These include a variety of cradles, slings, backpacks, carry. Their use is largely due to convenience and mobility. The stroller is a rather bulky device. It is not always possible to lower it without help, for example, from the fifth floor of a house without an elevator. If you need to quickly run away to a nearby store, and there is no one to leave the child with, backpack slings will come to the rescue. They can be of various sizes and models, ranging from a simple device that resembles a large scarf or scarf thrown over your shoulder to a special one that supports the baby in a certain position.
Psychologists have proven that emotional contact with the mother is especially important in the first months of a child’s life. It is no accident that representatives of many nationalities still use slings that allow a woman to constantly be with her child, to feed him freely. In order to build a simple carrying case at home, you need a large scarf and a ring through which material is pushed through. But you can buy ready-made slings. Backpacks for babies are distinguished by the fact that they support the back of the child, allowing his legs to freely “hang out”. Such a device has special straps that reduce the load on the mother’s spine to make her comfortable. When choosing slings, you should know that not all products can be used immediately after the baby is born, there are some restrictions. Consult with sellers on this subject.
Ergonomic sling backpack designed to carry children over four months of age. It was created taking into account the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the child - the legs are correctly divorced while being in it, and the weight is evenly distributed. Their only drawback is that you can not give the baby a horizontal position. But this device is universal, because it can be used by any of the parents - both mom and dad.
Backpack slings are also called “kangaroos” because they resemble a mother’s bag of the same animal. The child can be located in them both facing the person carrying him, and his back. This design provides the child with a proper fit without injuring the spine. Slings should fit snugly to the parent so that the baby's back is straight. The correct design of the straps will reduce the load on the mother’s back. This factor should also be considered when choosing a similar device.
A sling backpack, the photo of which will differ depending on the design, can be considered when going to the store to know exactly which option to stop. Of course, it is preferable that one that takes into account all the physiological characteristics of the child's body and ergonomic principles. But its cost may be several times higher than that of a simpler model. If there is no desire to spend money once again, then you can try to make a sling backpack with rings yourself.