Baby Carrier Learning Center

Babywearing 101

• About Babywearing

  • What is Babywearing?
  • Benefits of babywearing for baby… and parents!
  • How to make babywearing work for you.
  • Baby Carrier Safety
  • 9 Reasons Not to Carry Your Baby Facing Out

• Different types of baby carriers

  • Quick Baby Carrier Buying guide
  • Pouch Baby Sling Carriers: What they are and why you want one!
  • Ring Sling Baby Carriers: What they are and why you want one!
  • Meh Dais: What they are and why you want one!
  • Wraps: What they are and why you want one!
  • Buckle Carriers: What they are and why you want one! Plus, pros and cons.
  • Baby Carrier Comparison Chart: Compare Baby Wraps, Buckle Carriers, Mei Tais, Ring Slings & Pouches!
  • Baby Carriers 101 – Comparison Chart

• Baby Carrier Safety Issues

  • 9 Reasons Not to Carry Your Baby Facing Out
  • Correct Positioning for the Safety And Comfort of Your Newborn in your Baby Carrier
  • Baby Carriers and Healthy Hips – busting some myths

Choosing Your Carrier

• Getting Started

  • Quick Baby Carrier Buying guide
  • Choosing the right baby carrier – getting started but not overwhelmed!
  • Choosing the right baby carrier: Questions to get you started
  • How Many Baby Carriers Do You Really Need? The Perfect Pairs.

• Baby Carriers for Men

  • Baby Carriers for Men: Dads, Grandpas, Uncles and all men who care for babies!

• Choose by Ease of Breastfeeding

  • Best baby carriers for a breastfeeding a newborn
  • Best carriers for breastfeeding an older infant or toddler

• Choose by Holding Position

  • Best Front Carriers for your baby or toddler
  • Best hip carrier for your child
  • Best backpack carrier for your baby, toddler or older child
  • Versatile Baby Carriers that can do it all!

• Choose by Size of Wearer

  • Best baby carrier for plus size mom, dad or other babywearer – with reviews from our babywearing team members and customers.
  • Best baby carrier for petite mom, dad or other babywearer
  • Best baby carriers to use while pregnant; carry your toddler during pregnancy!
  • Babywearing is for EVERY BODY! An Educator’s Guide for Plus-Sized Caregivers

• Choose by Weather & Climate

  • Best baby carriers for hot, humid weather or tropical climates
  • Best baby carriers for winter, snow and cold weather

• Choose by Your Child's Age

  • Choosing the best baby carrier for your newborn baby.
  • Choosing a carrier for your baby 6-18 months
  • Best carriers for toddlers
  • Premature Babies and Kangaroo Care
  • Do you need a Toddler Carrier?

• Frugal Babywearing

  • Cheap Baby carriers & Frugal Babywearing: baby carriers with great value

• Special Needs Babywearing

  • Special Needs Babywearing
  • Premature Babies and Kangaroo Care

• Compare Different Baby Carrier Brands

  • Compare Mei Tai Baby Carrier Brands
  • Compare Wrap Baby Sling Brands
  • Ring Sling Comparison Chart: Maya Wrap vs. Sakura Bloom vs. Tula Ring Sling vs. Beco Ring Sling
  • Choosing the Best Buckle Carrier for Your Child: a comparison chart
  • The Ergo Baby Carrier Comparison Chart
  • Toddler Buckle Carrier Visual Comparison Chart
  • Sakura Bloom Ring Sling Comparison Chart
  • Which size Tula should I buy? Standard vs. Toddler Tula Carriers

Using Your Carrier

• Using Your Buckle Carrier

  • How to Use your Boba 4G – Video Instructions
  • 9 Tips for Getting Comfy in your Buckle Carrier – Do’s and Don’ts
  • Fit Check: Is your buckle carrier comfortable? This checklist can help!
  • Chest Clip 101: that little strap can make a big difference in the comfort of your buckle carrier!
  • Perfect Fit Adjustors (PFAs) 101: what they are and what they can do for you!
  • The T-shirt Method: How to put on a buckle carrier by yourself (without turning yourself into a pretzel!)

• Using Your Ring Sling

  • 8 Tips for Getting Comfortable in your Ring Sling
  • Washing a silk ring sling so that it get buttery soft and stays shiny!
  • Ring Sling Troubleshooting – solutions to common problems!

• Using Your Pouch Sling

  • Instructions for Using a Pouch
  • Tips for getting comfy in your pouch sling

• Using Your Wrap

  • Checklist for Getting Comfortable in Your Baby Wrap
  • How to Wrap a Baby – Advanced Wrapping Instructional Videos for Back Carries and more!
  • How to Wrap a Baby – Beginner Wrapping Instructional Videos

• Using a Baby Carrier While Pregnant

  • Best baby carriers to use while pregnant; carry your toddler during pregnancy!

• Using a Baby Carrier with a Newborn

  • Correct Positioning for the Safety And Comfort of Your Newborn in your Baby Carrier

• Using Your Carrier in Different Weather & Climates

  • How to wear your baby in cold weather and winter
  • Hot weather guide: How to wear your baby in summer