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- Also called: Child carrier, baby sling
- Name brands: BabyBjorn, Snugli, Infantino, Chicco
- Come in fashionable styles
- On-the-body carriers: Slings, hip carriers, backpacks, front carriers
- Baby sling types: Pouch slings, wraps, ring slings, one big piece of cloth, mei tais
- Materials: Cloth, stretch fabric, backpack materials
- Price $20-$200
- Baby carriers were introduced to the U.S. in the 1960s
- Baby slings were invented in the 1980s
- Gained popularity due to attachment parenting
- Baby slings are popular for use during breastfeeding in public
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A baby carrier is a device or piece of cloth that allows an adult to carry a small child or baby without using their hands. The device is used to keep children near the parent, on their body. Using slings to carry a baby is referred to as babywearing, as in wearing the baby on one's body.
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Baby Carrier Pros and Cons
Pros- Keeps parent's hands free
- Better for parent's back muscles
- Easier to manage toddlers or older children at the same time
- With proper use, it is unlikey the baby could fall out
- Makes baby less fussy
Cons
- They must be used correctly to avoid danger to the child
- Baby may be uncomfortable
- Baby may fall asleep and be difficult to remove from carrier
- Can be expensive
- Weight limit on most models
- Can be an unnatural position
- Takes practice to master
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Baby Carriers Recalls
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
- Recall to Repair Gerry® TrailTech™ Backpack Baby Carriers (2007)
- Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard (2007)
- ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings (2005)
- Playtex Products Inc. Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers (2005)
- Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers (2004)
- Regal Lager Announce Recall to Repair "Baby Björn" Infant Carriers (2004)
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