Difference between piggyback string and baby carrier

Nowadays, the overwhelming majority of moms and dads love using baby carriers, but when it comes to parenting information on the internet, we often see voices that advocate piggyback riding.
What's good about piggybacks? What is a piggyback string? What's the difference between a baby carrier and a baby carrier? Is it better to have a piggyback string as well? Let's answer some of the questions you may have about piggybacks.

What's good about piggyback riding?

The biggest benefit of carrying your baby on your back is that it reduces the burden of the baby's weight.
Just as heavy items feel lighter when you put them in a backpack and carry them on your back, heavy items feel more comfortable on your back than on your stomach.
Another big advantage is that the front of your body is free, making it easier to do housework. Compared to holding it in your arms, your work efficiency will be much higher.
Being able to work while working is also a great feature for busy moms.
Once you start chasing after your baby, it becomes difficult to leave your baby, but if you carry your baby on your back, you can do housework while having physical contact with your baby, reducing time wasted. Being able to put your baby to bed while you relieve yourself is one of the reasons why moms who prefer piggyback riding recommend piggyback riding.

Although this is such a convenient piggyback ride, you need to be careful as you cannot see your baby's face. You need to check frequently to see if your dog is tired from being on your back for too long, and if there are any changes in his condition.

When can you start using piggyback straps?

Newborn babies do not yet have the strength to support their heavy heads. If you give a piggyback ride while your neck is still shaky, you run the risk of damaging your cervical vertebrae, which can lead to serious injuries and disabilities. Avoid it at all costs.
Piggyback riding will only be possible once your baby can support his or her head on his or her own. This condition is called ``stiffness''.
Although there are individual differences in the speed of growth, babies should be able to sit upright at around 4 months of age.

Why are baby carriers so popular?

Until the 1960s and 1950s, piggyback straps were an essential item for raising children. It was common to see mothers walking with their babies on their backs and shopping bags in their hands, or chatting with neighbors.
However, these days, you rarely see mothers carrying their babies on their backs. The overwhelming majority are baby carriers.

Using a baby carrier allows you to support your baby using your entire upper body, including your shoulders, back, and hips, which is much easier than carrying your baby with just your arms. I can do various things because my hands are free while holding my baby, and since my baby is right in front of me, I can see her face and feel at ease. You can also hug your baby anytime. Convenience and peace of mind can be said to be the secret to its popularity.
The disadvantage is that it is difficult to see mom and dad's feet because the baby is in front of the body. To avoid tripping and falling, be extra careful about your step while holding your pet.

Recently, various baby carriers have been released by several manufacturers. Their structures, functions, and prices vary widely.
Many of them can also be used as piggybacks, and some can be used up to 3 to 4 years old, so although they are more expensive than piggyback strings at the time of purchase, they are good value for money. However, the recommended start time and load capacity differ depending on the product, so we recommend that you carefully examine the product before purchasing.

What kind of cuddle/piggyback item should I choose?

While the majority of moms and dads love baby carriers, hip seat carriers (carriers with a hip seat) have recently become particularly popular.
A hip seat, as the name suggests, is a pedestal for resting your buttocks. Carrying the baby in a seated position increases the sense of stability and reduces the burden on the shoulders and lower back of the mother and father. A great feature is that you can hold your baby relatively easily even as your baby grows and becomes heavier.
If you choose a product that can be used as a hip seat alone, it can also be used to support side-carrying, so it can be used from the moment the baby is born, and it is also useful when breastfeeding or putting the child to bed.

BABY&Me's BELK-S first set is a product that includes a carrier part that wraps around your baby's body, a waist belt type first part, and a hip seat. Of course, it is OK to use the hip seat alone.
Thanks to the carrier parts that gently wrap around the neck, it is possible to carry your baby face-to-face from the newborn stage, and when the neck is seated, you can carry your baby on your back, and when the waist is seated, you can switch the first part to a hip seat and carry your baby facing forward. It can be used easily and safely up to 20 kg, so one of its appeals is that it can be used for a long time from newborns to around 4 years old.

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