Can you hold two people or carry them on the same time? ~When using baby carriers for twins during pregnancy or after giving birth

According to the Cabinet Office, the average number of children in a first-time couple (marriage duration of 15-19 years) has remained almost flat for 50 years, starting from 2.2 in 1972. Since 2010, the number of children has fallen below 2, falling to the 1.9 number of children, but this remains the case that many families continue to raise around two children (※).

Many people are probably worried about what to do when their second child is pregnant, or when they give birth and have two children, whether they should hold their baby or carry them on their shoulders.
Let's take a look at the points you should be careful about, including stories from senior mothers who have experience.

(※source:Cabinet Office Homepage）

Can you hold your older child even while pregnant?

Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, having a heavy object can lead to threatened miscarriage or miscarriage. Depending on the weight of your older child, it requires a lot of strength to lift him and puts strain on his stomach, so you should avoid holding him as much as possible.
However, holding a child is important to the skinship and communication between mother and child. Be considerate by placing it on your lap while sitting and giving a hug.

During the mid-term when your stomach starts to become more noticeable, your lower back will become more arched. Although the risk of threatened miscarriage is lower than in the early stages, the strain on your lower back is greater, so it is recommended that you limit it to a level that is not too strong when holding your older child.
The most strain on your stomach and lower back is when you lift or lower it. When your dad, grandpa or grandma is nearby, ask them to hug him and allow mom to hold him or pass the baton without giving in, which will reduce the burden.

In the second half of pregnancy, your stomach will start to grow even larger, making it difficult to hold your baby. This is a time when your stomach becomes more prone to swelling, so it is important to avoid overdoing it. Just like in the early stages of pregnancy, it is a good idea to hold your child while sitting to increase the chances of skin contact, and to keep a modest way to lift him up and walk.

Can I use a baby carrier even while pregnant?

Even though you are pregnant, the mother's body and baby's condition continue to change from the early to late stages, so it is not possible to make a general rule whether it is OK or not to use a baby carrier.
Additionally, the magnitude of the burden varies depending on the age and weight of your older child, so it is necessary to take that into consideration.

What you should avoid during pregnancy is to carry heavy objects and put pressure on your stomach.
Baby carriers are attractive because the weight of a child is distributed across the shoulders and waist, reducing the burden of carrying them, but when you hold them down, it is inevitable that a large amount of stress will be put on an instantaneous load, and there is also the disadvantage that the waist belt or hip seat will compress your stomach.

On the other hand, there is someone who will support you in hugging, and it can be said that it can be used with a simple baby carrier that does not have to tighten the stomach. It's convenient to use a baby carrier when you take your older child out and do housework.
However, if used inappropriately, it will not only put a strain on the mother's body, but it can also pose a risk to the baby, so please consult a doctor before using it.

How do you deal with the need for simultaneous holding?

After giving birth, there will likely be times when you will have to hold them both at the same time. When a younger child is born, the older child is often "returned to the baby" and becomes pampered by the mother, and it is often heard that they are asked to hold her even more than ever before.

When researching senior moms and dads, some people found that they held one by one with their arms on each side, while others carried their older children on their backs and multifunctional carriers, and then held their younger children.
It seems that you're trying to find a method that suits you through trial and error, but in all cases, when holding your younger child, you need to be considerate depending on the degree of growth you are growing.
Newborns who are recently born have poorly developed bone structure and muscles, so if they do not support their necks and back, they may suffer unexpected injuries. Make sure to "hold sideways" with your body lying on your side.

Mothers who are working hard at raising their own children may have to take their newborns and go out with their older children. In that case, we recommend that you prepare a baby carrier for side-holding.
Before the baby can support his head on his own (sitting his neck), you need to be very careful when holding him vertically. There are also vertical carriers available for newborns, with features that support the neck area, and can be used by newborns, but not all carriers. Before using, make sure that the product is suitable for the target age and before you place your neck.
When holding each person alternately, we recommend a hip seat, which is easy to hold and allows you to hold them sideways.

Also, when trying out the dual-wielding style of carrying a child on a child, use a special carrier and be careful not to injure the child by hitting the child's body or skin.

What about holding the twins?

In the case of twins who welcome two babies at the same time, naturally, the effort required for care is always for two people.
You can handle breastfeeding and changing diapers one by one in order, and it seems like it's fine to use a stroller when you go out, but twin strollers are wide so there are some areas that you can't pass through, and two people may start to stroll around at the same time. In such cases, you will have to hold them both at the same time.

Baby carriers exclusively for twins are also available for sale.
The shapes are for holding both people in front of each other, and for carrying one person in front and one person in front of each other. There are not many types and there are limited dealers, so it is difficult to obtain, but it seems to be a must-have for mothers who raise twins alone.
On the other hand, if you can get enough support from your grandparents or dad, some people say, "We didn't particularly need anything exclusive to twins."

Can BABY&Me baby carriers be used on twins?

Some mothers seem to try using a typical double-handed baby carrier or a carry-on strap, but it is not designed to be used at the same time, so it cannot be said to be easy to use.

Unfortunately, it is not expected that BABY&Me's baby carrier will be held at the same time. Be careful as this may be dangerous if the product is worn in the wrong way.
With the BELK-S first set, you can use two different types of baby carriers and hip seat, so moms and dads can wear them and hold them in each case.

 

Lifestyles and living environments vary depending on the family, and needs vary. I think we are trying to figure out better ways to do this, but safety must be the number one priority. Handy tools such as baby carriers can also lead to the risk of unexpected injuries or accidents if not used correctly.
Please check the product instructions carefully and use it properly, consult a doctor if necessary.

You can use different types of hip seat and baby carrier! The "BELK-S first set" baby carrier with a 3-style 8-way 3-style 8-way that doesn't require you to buy a new one.
For more information, please see the official online store.