Does the baby carrier look painful? About “No, no” signs and countermeasures
Carrying a baby is an important form of communication between a baby and mom and dad, and a baby carrier that reduces the physical strain of carrying a baby is an essential item for raising children. However, it is also true that some babies don't like being held in a carrier and cry or appear to be in pain.
We will explain why this happens, possible causes, and ways to deal with each.
What kind of behavior is a sign of “no”?
A baby carrier is essential for living with a baby. It's convenient not only when you go out, but also when you want to do housework or put your baby to bed while holding them, but it's not uncommon for babies to hate the carrier and cry. In severe cases, the patient may have so-called ``gyan crying''.
Even if you are not crying, if your face is red or your breathing is rapid, it may be due to heat or other factors.
Also, even if you don't appear to be in pain, if you notice congestion in your legs or skin or your skin is red, you should be careful as it may be due to pressure or chafing.
Why do you hate baby carriers?
There are various reasons why children dislike baby carriers, but the most common reason is discomfort.
In addition to having a higher body temperature than adults, babies also have less developed body temperature regulation functions. Baby carriers that completely cover the baby's body while being in close contact with mom and dad tend to trap heat, so there are many cases where babies cry due to the heat.
If your baby feels cramped because the baby carrier is too small or the belts are too tight, they will also feel uncomfortable and dislike it.
On the other hand, if the carrier strap is too big or the belt is too loosely tightened, the baby will become unstable and the baby's posture will collapse, which may lead to discomfort and anxiety, leading to crying.
What should I do if I don't like the baby carrier?
If heat is the cause, effective countermeasures include using cooling products such as ice packs, using a portable fan, and taking a break from time to time. Sweating can make your baby feel stuffy and uncomfortable, and can also cause sweat rash, so we recommend putting gauze around your baby's back and removing it when they sweat to keep them dry.
During the winter, there are cases where taking too many measures to protect yourself from the cold can make you overheat, so it's important not to dress your baby too thickly. It's a good idea to use cold protection items such as a cape that can be worn over the baby carrier, and adjust while monitoring your baby's behavior.
If the cause is poor fit or posture, this can often be resolved by adjusting the size.
Most baby carriers allow you to adjust the length of the belt. If it's too loose, you may lose your position or risk falling, but if it's too tight, it may prevent your baby from holding the correct position or cause problems due to pressure and chafing.
The ideal position is for your baby's arms to be bent in a W-shape, legs bent in an M-shape, and the back gently curled into a C-shape. Check to see if the baby's baby is able to maintain this position, and if the part of the baby's baby carrier that touches the baby's carrier is red or congested, and adjust the tightness of the belt if necessary. If the baby carrier itself doesn't fit, you may need to replace it with a different one.
How to choose a carrier that your baby won't dislike?
Baby carriers made of mesh material do not trap heat or moisture inside, making them less stuffy and comfortable to use even in hot weather.
In addition, the hip seat carrier has just the right amount of closeness to allow air to pass between the mother and father's bodies and the baby, making it relatively cooler to use than a regular baby carrier.
Especially when the temperature is high, it is also recommended to hold your baby using just the hip seat. Although you need to support it with both hands, there is no part that covers the baby's body, and the degree of contact is reduced, so it is more effective at protecting against heat.
We also hear comments from senior mothers saying, ``The baby carrier I bought based on word of mouth didn't fit my child.'' Even if the product is within the recommended age range, there are individual differences in physical development, so the baby carrier may not fit properly. Adjusting the length of the belt may not be enough, so it is a good idea to try it on before purchasing.
BABY&Me's new product Beren series is recommended
BABY&Me's BELK-S, a baby carrier that has won numerous awards including the No. 1 Zexy Baby reviews, Kids Design Award, and Good Design Award, has been updated and reborn as Beren.
Click here for details on “Beren,” a baby carrier with a hip seat that can be used from newborns.♪
The new Beren series uses a highly breathable mesh material for the outer material, which prevents heat build-up, so even babies with high body temperatures can comfortably hold them without getting too hot.
The set includes a hip seat, a waist belt type part, and a carrier part that wraps around the body.The belt style that combines the carrier parts and waist belt type allows babies to be held from the newborn stage, and by switching the waist belt to the hip seat, it can be used as a hip seat carrier. The hip seat alone can be used to support side-hugging while breastfeeding, or to hold your child as they grow older. We recommend that you can switch out the parts and choose the best way to use it for each growth stage, from newborn to around 4 years old when it weighs about 20 kg.
This is all you need as a baby carrier! The "Beren first set" allows you to comfortably hold your baby at any time, from the moment they are born until they are no longer held.
Check out this article for how to use it according to your growth stage!
