Two simple ways to get your toddler into a back carry

Back carries are the most intimidating carries and usually the last one parents try.  Once moms and dads do try the back carrier  (be it in the ERGO carrier, the Pikkolo, the Kozy Mei Tai or any other baby backpack carrier), they are thrilled and invariably state they wish they had done it sooner.

Baby backpack carriers are wonderful for several reasons:

• The ergonomics of a carrying baby on your back make it much more comfortable for you – our backs are built to carry heavier loads!
• Having your baby in a backpack is truly hands free – they are out of your way so that you have a full range of movement with your hands and arms
• Many kids prefer back carries to front-facing in carries, especially once they are old enough to see over your shoulder.  They can actually see more this way!

Getting your child into your baby backpack carrier can be scary, though, and that’s why I love this video from Sara aka Ivy’s Mama.  In it, she shows us that getting your toddler into that back carry is actually fairly simple .  She demonstrates two way to do the “hip scoot” for back carries.   The first one is what I consider the “standard hip scoot,” and is most likely to be the one you will use over the long run.  The second one is a little bit more work but is perfect if you are feeling nervous about getting your toddler on your back – it has a little bit less fear factor to it.

So if you’re looking for back carry instructions, or just some inspiration to start wearing your carrier again, check this out!  These instructions will help you do a back carry with a Mei Tai like the Kozy Carrier or the Ball Baby Mei Tai and with buckle carriers like the Tula,  Ergobaby carrier, the Pikkolo and the Beco baby carriers.

Tune in early next week  for another baby carrier instruction video from Ivy’s mama, which shows you how to make getting into a backpack carrier so fun, your toddler will be begging you to do it again!

P.S. Isn’t little Ivy just the cutest?