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.

Pros

1. Keeps parent's hands free
2. Better for parent's back muscles
3. Easier to manage toddlers or older children at the same time
4. With proper use, it is unlikey the baby could fall out
5. Makes baby less fussy

Cons

1. They must be used correctly to avoid danger to the child
2. Baby may be uncomfortable
3. Baby may fall asleep and be difficult to remove from carrier
4. Can be expensive
5. Weight limit on most models
6. Can be an unnatural position
7. Takes practice to master

• 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)