Which baby carrier is right for me?

Lisa Hegel
2022-03-10T09:21:57+01:00

Have you always wanted to know which baby carrier is best for you? Read the short overview article and find out.

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Ring Sling
The ring sling is a baby wrap with two permanently attached rings. It is worn over one shoulder. Due to this unilateral weight distribution, the ring sling is usually not suitable as the sole baby carrier.
Newborns and premature babies can be carried front-facing, without much excess fabric needing to be stored away. Older children are usually carried on the hip. Initially, the baby wrap fabric should be pulled up just above the ears; once head control is stable, it should go at least over the shoulders; and once torso control is stable, it's sufficient to go under the armpits, so your baby has their arms free - at least when awake. If your baby has fallen asleep, you should pull the fabric back up over their ears.

By the way: Breastfeeding in a ring sling works great once head control is stable.

Even for toddlers who are already walking, the ring sling is often taken along due to its small pack size. Your child is tired and doesn't want to walk anymore – no problem, just quickly put them in the ring sling! This is definitely much more comfortable for you than carrying them in your arms. All our ring slings are gathered at the shoulder.

Conclusion:
For premature babies; newborns; toddlers; as a second carrier for the entire carrying period

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Baby wrap
Our baby wraps, like all our products, are hand-woven and available in various weaves and lengths. The baby wrap is probably the most versatile baby carrier, accompanying you through the entire carrying period with different tying techniques. Some parents are initially put off by learning the tying techniques and the amount of fabric. However, many parents, especially after a carrying consultation, choose a baby wrap even if they hadn't considered it before. A properly tied baby wrap is simply incredibly comfortable, and the baby always sits optimally. If you are unsure about the wrap length, we have written down some guidelines for you in another article.

Conclusion:
For premature babies; newborns; toddlers; for the entire carrying period; extremely comfortable; learning tying techniques sometimes requires some practice

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MySol® Baby Carrier
Our MySol® baby carrier was developed by carrying consultants and features a patented double tunnel, which allows for extremely long and ergonomic growth. You can use the MySol® from birth. The carrier then grows with your child until approximately the end of their second year of life.
Our MySol® is woven from two layers of our high-quality baby wrap fabric.
With minor adjustments, the MySol® baby carrier is even suitable for premature babies. As an ergonomically perfectly adaptable carrier for newborns, the MySol® is also found in many hospitals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Its use is incredibly simple, and even absolute beginners usually find carrying with it very easy.

Mei Tai
Mei Tai means that the hip belt is tied. Very slim individuals may only need to cross in the back and then tie in the front – this avoids tying knots on the padding. With a tie-on hip belt, the carrier never needs to be adjusted to the wearer, so multiple people can take turns carrying without having to readjust the carrier.

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Halfbuckle
Halfbuckle means that the hip belt is equipped with a buckle and closing the hip belt is done with a click. This is particularly useful for back carrying, as loosening and tightening the webbing can be done with just one hand. If multiple people want to carry, the webbing needs to be adjusted to the wearer's hip circumference when changing individuals. However, this is very straightforward and quick.
For many parents, the carrier with a buckle hip belt is more popular than the version with a tie-on hip belt.

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Conclusion:
with minor adjustments also for premature babies; for newborns up to approximately the end of their second year of life; our carrier with the easiest application; for very large and heavy children, it might not be quite as comfortable for the wearer; carrying is possible front-facing and on the back without complications.

WrapMySol Baby Carrier
For the WrapMySol, we further developed the proven, carrying consultant-designed, pattern on the shoulder straps and thus have our own WrapConversion in our range. The straps are half the width of the wrap and can be fanned out both over the shoulders and (from sitting age) over your baby's bottom. This allows for optimal weight distribution even with larger and heavier children. The straps must be tightened strand by strand, like with a baby wrap, to achieve an optimal carrying result. A little effort that is worth it!

With tie-on hip belt
With this variation, you use a tie-on hip belt. Very slim individuals may only need to cross in the back and then tie in the front – this avoids tying knots on the padding. With a tie-on hip belt, the carrier never needs to be adjusted to the wearer, so multiple people can take turns carrying without having to readjust the carrier.

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With buckle hip belt
With this variation, you close the hip belt with a buckle. This is particularly useful for back carrying, as loosening and tightening the webbing can be done with just one hand. If multiple people want to carry, the webbing needs to be adjusted to the wearer's hip circumference when changing individuals. However, this is very straightforward and quick.
For many parents, the carrier with a buckle hip belt is more popular than the version with a tie-on hip belt.

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Conclusion:
with minor adjustments also for premature babies; for newborns up to approximately the end of their second year of life; a bit more complex to use than the classic MySol®; also comfortable for the wearer with large and heavy children; carrying is possible front-facing and on the back without complications.