Can you hold and carry two people at the same time? ~ Regarding the use of twin carriers during pregnancy with the second child and after birth

According to the Cabinet Office, the average number of children born to first-time couples (married for 15 to 19 years) has remained roughly unchanged for 50 years, starting from 2.2 in 1972. Since 2010, the number has dropped to below 2 to the 1.9 level, but the fact remains that many families continue to raise around 2 children (*).

Many people may be worried about how to carry or carry their baby on their back during their second pregnancy or when they give birth to two children.
Let's check out the points to be careful of, along with stories from experienced mothers.

(*Source:Cabinet Office Homepage）

Can I hold my older child while pregnant?

Lifting heavy objects, especially during the early stages of pregnancy, can lead to threatened miscarriage or miscarriage. Depending on the weight of your older child, you will need to use a lot of force to pick up your older child, which puts stress on their stomachs, so you should avoid carrying them as much as possible.
However, holding is an important form of physical contact and communication between mothers and children. Be considerate by placing your child on your lap while sitting and hugging them.

In the mid-term, when your stomach starts to become noticeable, your lower back will start to arch. Although the risk of threatened miscarriage is lower than in the early stages, the burden on the lower back is greater, so it is recommended that you hold your older child within a reasonable range.
The thing that puts the most strain on your stomach and lower back is when you pick someone up or put them down. If dad, grandpa, or grandma is nearby, you can reduce the burden by asking them to hold the baby so that mom can pick them up without bending over or pass the baton to them.

In the later stages of pregnancy, your baby's belly will protrude even more, making it difficult to hold your baby. This is also the time when your stomach tends to become bloated, so don't overdo it. Just like in the early stages of pregnancy, it is a good idea to hold your baby while sitting to increase opportunities for physical contact, and refrain from picking your baby up and walking around with her.

Can I use a baby carrier while pregnant?

Even during pregnancy, the mother's body and the baby's condition change rapidly from the early stages to the latter stages, so it is not possible to definitively say whether it is OK or not to use a baby carrier.
In addition, the amount of burden will vary depending on the age and weight of the older child, so it is necessary to take this into consideration.

What you want to avoid during pregnancy is lifting heavy things and putting pressure on your stomach.
The appeal of baby carriers is that they can reduce the burden of carrying a child by distributing the child's weight over the shoulders and waist, but they also have the disadvantage of putting a huge load on the child's abdomen when the child is being carried, and the waist belt or hip seat puts pressure on the child's stomach.

On the other hand, if you have someone to help you hold the baby and you can use a simple baby carrier that doesn't tighten the baby's stomach, you can use it. When you go out with your older child or do household chores, it is convenient to use a baby carrier.
However, if used inappropriately, it may not only put a strain on the mother's body but also be dangerous to the baby, so please consult your doctor before using it.

How do you respond to the need for simultaneous cuddles?

After giving birth, there will be times when you will need to hold both babies at the same time. When a younger child is born, there are many cases in which the older child turns into a baby and becomes attached to the mother, and it is often heard that the older child asks to be held even more than before.

When I researched older mothers and fathers, some of them carried their older children one by one with their left and right arms, while others carried their older children on their backs using a piggy-back strap or multi-functional baby carrier and then carried their younger children.
It seems that everyone has found a method that works for them through trial and error, but in any case, when holding a younger child, you need to be careful depending on the child's growth level.
Newborn babies have underdeveloped bones and muscles, so if you don't properly support their necks and backs, they may suffer unexpected injuries. Let's basically do a ``side-hugging'' position, where you lie down on your side.

Mothers who are working hard to raise their children in one operation may have to take their newborn baby with them and go out with their older child. In that case, we recommend preparing a baby carrier for side-carrying.
Until your baby is able to support his or her head on his own (he can sit upright), you need to be very careful when holding him vertically. There are also baby carriers that can be used vertically for newborns that have neck support, but not all baby carriers are like this. Before using, please be sure to check that it is compatible with the target age and age before sitting.
When holding one person at a time, we recommend using a hip seat, which makes it easy to hold and hold the child sideways.

Also, when trying to carry your child on your back and in your arms, be sure to use a special baby carrier and be careful not to let the fasteners hit your child's body or skin and cause injury.

How do you hold twins?

Naturally, when you have two babies at the same time, you always have to take care of them.
You can breastfeed and change diapers one at a time, and if you use a stroller when you go out, there will be no problem, but twin strollers are so wide that there are some places you can't go through, and both of them may get groggy at the same time. In such cases, you will have to hold both children at the same time.

Baby carriers specifically for twins are also on sale.
There are two types: one in which both people are held in the front, and one in which one person is held in the front and one in the back. Although it is difficult to obtain as there are not many types and only a limited number of stores carry them, it seems to be a must-have item for mothers who are raising twins in one operation.
On the other hand, some people say that if they have sufficient support from their grandparents or father, they don't really need something specifically for twins.

Can BABY&Me baby carriers be used for twins?

Some moms seem to be trying to use common baby carriers and piggyback straps, but they are not designed to be used at the same time, so they are not very easy to use.

Unfortunately, BABY&Me baby carriers are not designed for two people to be held at the same time. Please be careful as it is dangerous if you attach it incorrectly.
With the BELK-S first set, you can use both the carrier strap and the hip seat, so mom and dad can wear them and hold each other.

 

Lifestyles and living environments vary from family to family, and so do their needs. I think everyone is trying to find better ways to do things, but safety must be our top priority. Even convenient tools such as baby carriers can lead to unexpected injuries and accidents if not used correctly.
Be sure to read the product instructions carefully and consult your doctor if necessary to use the product appropriately.

You can use the hip seat and the baby carrier properly! BELK-S first set is a 3style 8way baby carrier that does not require replacement.
For more information, please visit the official online store.