How old do you use a baby carrier? What led you to graduate?

Baby carrier is a must-have for moms and dads raising children. How old can you use it, when and why did senior moms and dads "graduate" from baby carriers? Let's organize the information about the diversifying baby carriers and use them comfortably and safely, which suit your child's growth level.

Isn't there just one type of baby carrier?

Baby carriers come in a variety of shapes.
Roughly speaking, there are three types: fabric slings, carry-on types that can be hung over both shoulders, and hip seats that allow your baby to sit on a pedestal that looks like a waist pouch.

Recently, the most popular type is a carry type that can be worn over both shoulders like a backpack and fastened to secure the belt on the waist. This multi-functional baby carrier can be used for face-to-face carrying of mom and dad, as well as for forward-facing and carrying on the baby facing the same side.
The weight is distributed across both shoulders and waist, reducing the burden on mom and dad.

Slings and baby wraps are wrapped around the baby in a cloth to hold the baby. The sling can be held sideways, and the baby wrap is highly adherent and supports the neck firmly, so both can be used from the newborn age. It's light and can be folded and stored compactly when not in use.

A hip seat that can be worn simply by wrapping the belt around your waist and fastening the buckle. It's very convenient because you can hold it simply by sitting on the pedestal. This is especially useful when you are often hugged, such as when you start walking.
There is also a hip seat carrier with a carry-on carrier and a hip seat.

Does the optimal carrier change depending on the growth process?

The basic way to hold your head sideways until your neck is held back and your head stops wobbling.
Therefore, most carriers are allowed to use until around 4 months of age, which is the guideline for neck movements.
It can be used before you sit on your neck, such as a sling that can be held sideways, a baby wrap or a baby carrier with head support, as long as it can support your neck firmly even when held vertically, such as a sling that can be worn horizontally, or a baby carrier.

Once your neck is held down, you can use most carriers.
A carry type with a firm structure and a stable feel, and a fabric type that can be easily attached and detached. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and each comes in a wide variety of products, so it's a good idea to choose according to your preferences and ease of use.

Many moms use hip seats when their waists are around 7 months old.
Hip seat and hip seat carriers are characterized by their relatively difficult to feel the burden of weight. Even if a child is heavier, it can be hugged more easily than other carriers.

What led to your baby carrier graduation?

Baby carriers are useful not only when going out, but also when you want to do housework while holding them while holding them, or when you put them to bed, but it's time to graduate someday.

One reason to consider graduating is the burden on your mom and dad.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's 2010 Physical Development Survey Report for Infant and Young Children, the average weight of babies exceeds 10kg at 1.5 years old for both men and women, and around 12kg at 2 years old. Although using a baby carrier reduces the burden caused by weight, if it weighs over 10kg, it becomes more difficult to hold it for a long time. It seems that he starts thinking about graduating from baby carrier due to pain in his lower back, shoulders and back.

One of the reasons why babies start to reluctantly use baby carriers, which limit their movement and vision as they grow older.
Children who start walking early at around the age of one year begin, so there are more and more cases of people who want to walk and refuse to hold them.

When do you all graduate?

It is not possible to make a conclusion as the speed of growth and child-rearing environment are different, and the reasons for graduating from baby carriers vary, but as a guideline, it seems that the average age is between 1 and 2 years old.

The load capacity varies depending on the product, so it may become unusable to exceed the weight limit of the carrier you have.
Although the carrier is made to be durable so that there are no accidents, it may not be able to withstand more loads than expected, so check the load capacity of each product and never use it if it exceeds its intended level.

How old can you use the hip seat?

Many moms and dads use hip seats even after graduating from fabric carriers such as slings and carry-on items.
Even as you grow older, you become able to walk on your own, but you are still forced to hold them when you go out because you get tired or fall asleep.
In such cases, hip seats are useful. It's easy because you simply place your butt on your arm, and you can accept the weight with your waist, making it much easier to hold your arm than your bare hands.

However, once your weight reaches around 15kg, it also puts a lot of strain on your mother and father's lower back.

In addition, typical hip seats are aimed at those aged 15-20kg, with ages 3-4.
According to data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare mentioned above, the average weight of a child is 13.5-14kg at age 3, and 15.5-16kg at age 4. Some children grow at a rate of over 20kg.
That's the time to be a guideline for graduating from the hip seat.

Consider graduation considering the load capacity of the product you are using and the burden on your mom and dad.

BABY&Me's hip seat carrier is an "all-in-one hip seat carrier" that can be used to switch parts.
You can hold your child comfortably at any time as they grow.