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.
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
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)
