Advantages of the right carrier include:

For you:

· Feeling comfortable and balanced whilst carrying your child

· Being hands-free and able to get on with things you want to do whilst still giving your child a positive experience

· Making exercise through walking easier

· Reduced post-natal depression as carrying a baby like this has been shown to increase the bond between mother and child and lead to a happier baby.

· You will be able to enjoy carrying your child until they are much older than you think (many are up to 40lbs/approx 3 and a half years.

· Being able to go to places where you could not fit a buggy

For your child:

· Less stress and less crying—many studies have shown that babies who are carried cry less and are able to learn about the world from a safe and secure environment

· Breastfeeding is easier with many carriers, allowing child to gain benefits of this more easily.

· Communication between the child and carer is better as the child can easily see your face—especially with newborns who cannot see as far.

 

Why use a Carrier?