Until what age can you use a baby carrier? What led you to graduate?

A baby carrier is an essential item for mothers and fathers raising children. Until what age can you use a baby carrier, and when and why did senior moms and dads "graduate" from using baby carriers? Let's review the information about the diversifying baby carriers and use carriers that suit the child's growth level comfortably and safely.

Isn't there only one type of baby carrier?

Baby carriers come in various shapes.
Broadly speaking, there are three types: cloth ones such as slings, carry types that are carried over both shoulders, and hip seats that allow the baby to sit on a base like a waist pouch.

The most popular item these days is the carry type, which can be hung on both shoulders like a backpack and secured by tightening the belt around the waist. This is a multi-functional baby carrier that can be used for face-to-face carrying, where mom and dad face each other, as well as forward-facing carrying, where the baby faces the same direction, and piggyback carrying.
The weight is distributed over both shoulders and hips, reducing the burden on mom and dad's bodies.

A sling or baby wrap is used to wrap your baby in cloth. The sling can be used to hold the baby sideways, and the baby wrap has a good fit and provides good support for the neck, so both can be used from the newborn stage. It is also attractive that it is lightweight and can be folded and stored compactly when not in use.

A hip seat that can be worn by simply wrapping the belt around your waist and fastening the buckle. It is very easy to hold because you can just sit it on the pedestal. This is especially useful during times when there are many opportunities to hold the baby, such as when starting to walk.
There is also a hip seat carrier that comes with a carry type baby carrier and a hip seat.

Does the optimal baby carrier change depending on the growth stage?

It is best to hold your dog on his side until he can sit upright and his head no longer wobbles.
Therefore, most baby carriers can only be used after 4 months of age, when the baby's neck can sit comfortably.
If you can use a sling that allows you to hold your baby horizontally, a baby wrap, or a baby carrier with a head support that can firmly support your baby's neck even when you hold them vertically, you can use it before the baby can sit upright.

Once your baby is able to sit upright, you will be able to use most carriers.
A carry type with a solid structure and a sense of stability, and a fabric type that can be easily put on and taken off. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages, and there are a wide variety of products on the market, so it is best to choose one according to your preferences and ease of use.

Many moms and dads use a hip seat when their baby reaches the age of 7 months when they can sit up.
The hip seat and hip seat carrier are characterized by the fact that it is relatively difficult to feel the burden of their weight. Even if your child gets heavier, you can carry him more easily than other baby carriers.

What led you to graduate from baby carriers?

A baby carrier is useful not only when you go out, but also when you want to do housework while holding your baby, or when you want to put your baby to bed.However, there will come a time when the baby will grow old.

One of the reasons for considering graduation is the strain on mom and dad's bodies.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's 2010 Infant Physical Growth Survey Report, the average weight of both male and female babies is over 10 kg at 18 months of age, and around 12 kg at 2 years of age. Although using a baby carrier will reduce the burden caused by the weight, if your baby weighs more than 10 kg, it will become difficult to hold your baby for long periods of time. It seems that he is starting to think about quitting the baby carrier due to pain in his hips, shoulders, and back.

One of the reasons is that as your baby grows, he or she may start to dislike the use of a carrier that restricts movement and visibility.
Early babies start walking around the age of 1, so there are more cases of children wanting to walk and refusing to be held.

When did everyone graduate?

The speed of growth and child-rearing environments are different for each child, and there are various reasons why babies stop using baby carriers, so it is impossible to say for sure, but it seems that the general rule is between 1 and 2 years old.

Since the weight capacity differs depending on the product, you may end up exceeding the weight limit of your baby carrier and not be able to use it anymore.
Baby carriers are made to be strong enough to prevent accidents, but they may not be able to withstand loads greater than expected, so please check the load capacity of each product and never use it if it exceeds it.

Up to what age can the hip seat be used?

Even after graduating from cloth baby carriers such as slings or carrier-type carriers, many moms and dads continue to use hip seats.
Even if your child grows up and can walk on his own, there are surprisingly many situations where you have to hold him because he gets tired or falls asleep while you are out and about.
In such cases, the hip sheet comes in handy. It's easy because you just put your butt on it and hold it, and you can hold it much more easily than with your bare hands because the weight is supported by your waist.

However, as the weight increases to around 15 kg, the burden on mom and dad's waist increases.

In addition, a typical hip seat is suitable for children weighing 15 to 20 kg and up to 3 to 4 years old.
According to the aforementioned data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the average weight of a child is 13.5 to 14 kg at the age of 3, and 15.5 to 16 kg at the age of 4. Some children grow quickly and can weigh over 20 kg.
Around that time, you will be able to graduate from the hip seat.

Please consider graduating by considering the load capacity of the product you are using and the burden on mom and dad's bodies.

BABY&Me's hip seat carrier is an "all-in-one hip seat carrier" that can be used by switching parts.
As your child grows, you can always hold them comfortably.