Baby Carriers and Slings

Slings and baby carriers are a great way of transporting your baby around in situations where a pram or pushchair wouldn't be convenient. They have the advantage of being hands-free, so are good for shopping etc, and of course if you're walking on rough ground or on the beach a pram is probably more trouble than it's worth.

Back Protection

A propery designed sling is better than simply carrying your child, as the weight will be distributed more evenly around your body rather than being centred in your shoulders, and so strain on your lower back is reduced. (Carrying children and babies is one the major causes of back trouble in young adults!)

Front and Back Carriers

Younger babies under 6 months, and newborns, will probably prefer to be in a front carrier where they can lie against their parent's chest, while older heavier children will be more easily carried on your back and will probably prefer this as they'll get to see more of what's going on!

Hip Seats

A related kind of sling is the 'hip seat', which is not full hands free but consists of a seat attached to the parent at hip level by a strong padded belt. These seats transfer the weight of baby away from the shoulders, as when carrying normally, to the lower back and hips, reducing the chances of back problems. These are a great idea for carrying about in the house or garden, when a sling is too much trouble, especially if the parent already has some back problems.

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Rival Front Baby Carrier: - Black and Grey Dot
	Samsonite Baby Carrier
£42.98 from Home and Garden Gifts - More Info >>>
Sport(R) Baby Carrier: - Beige
	Red Castle Sport(R) Baby Carrier
£45.01 from Home and Garden Gifts - More Info >>>
Sport(R) Baby Carrier: - Air force Blue
	Red Castle Sport(R) Baby Carrier
£45.01 from Home and Garden Gifts - More Info >>>
BabyBjörn Original Classic Carrier, City Black
	Baby. Björn carrier in black, incorporating two reflective pinstripes on the front to be more visible at night. Holds baby in three positions: facing inwards, outwards or in the nursing position. 100% cotton. Baby. Björn has teamed up with the Royal College of Midwives to launch an educational booklet explaining correct ways to carry baby, tips for taking them out and about, and much more. The booklet is called, 'The Guide to Carrying Babies' and will be available from midwives throughout the UK. Please use the link below for more information: The Guide to Carrying Babies Baby. Björn is also celebrating their 35th anniversary of producing baby carriers, naming it '35 Years of Carrying Close'. Simply use the link below to find out how Baby. Björn started. 35 Years of Carrying Close
£43.95 from John Lewis - More Info >>>
Sport(R) Baby Carrier: - Black
	Red Castle Sport(R) Baby Carrier
£45.01 from Home and Garden Gifts - More Info >>>

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