Going for a walk with your baby or children's clinic, is not always convenient to lay the crumbs in a stroller, especially if you intend to use public transportation. Besides, the child's stay in the "kengurushki" has a number of advantages: the kid next to her mother, he relaxed on the proximity of a family man, he quickly falls asleep. Plus it is very convenient for the parents themselves.
If you too are thinking about how to buy a backpack for your crumbs, we'll show you what you need to consider when choosing.
Weight of the child. Most models are designed for children of a certain weight. Usually, it is from 3 to 9 or 13 kilograms. There are backpacks for kids are older - on rings with a single cut straps, padded with a thick cloth or foam. These baby carriers are designed for carrying of children under 20 kg. These models should be fitted with an extra thick belt, which will reduce the load on your back.
Age remains. And although there are baby carriers for infants, for very young children the best choice would be the sling. Or you can choose a model where the baby can lie comfortably. Premature vertical load on the baby's spine is fraught with improper formation of the skeleton and back problems in the future.
Many experts say that boys can be placed in a backpack or after 3-4 months, and 5-6 girls. Criteria of readiness of the child - confident holding head and became strong back muscles (the baby can stand on a parent's lap when he was being held under the armpits). Girls desirable already own to sit.
Stiff back. Models for kids up to six months must always be equipped with a stiff back, and strong support for the head. Also orthopedists advised to choose a model with a stiff back, and for children older. Although all individually, and in some cases more convenient flexible backrest that allows mom pressed the baby to her with the belt and at the same time not giving crumbs back sag.
Seat. The wider, the better. Firstly, because the child's weight is more evenly distributed, and secondly for the prevention, doctors advise dysplasia to crumbs legs were spread wide and slightly raised.
Models that can be worn as a crumb to face him, and from a more convenient and practical.
Pay attention to the little things. Fasteners in the form of buttons duplicates straps allow less bother "passenger" when boarding and disembarking. Also suitable fasteners in the form of lightning. The holes for the arms and legs crumbs fabric should be soft, with no seams to avoid rubbing the delicate skin on the move. Pay attention to the quality and convenience of the straps: they should be wide and soft, do not need to press and rub. It is better if they are placed crosswise - this will reduce the strain on your back. Check how sturdy and robust look fastening and connecting elements. Convenient model with a pocket on the outside, which can be put in any detail.
IMPORTANT: And please do not abuse the stay crumbs in a baby carrier. Start with 10-15 and a maximum of 40 minutes per day. Increase the time walking in the backpack just after pipsqueak reaches six months old, when his back will get stronger, and he has learned to sit up unaided.
Also, be sure to find out how to properly install a car seat 9 in order to avoid mistakes that can cost a child's life.
