Only when it's hot! Piggyback riding in a hip seat carrier

A piggyback ride frees both hands and the front of your body, making it easier to do housework and other tasks, and depending on the situation, it can be even more convenient than a hug. Some senior parents say that there are many opportunities to take advantage of the benefits especially during the hot season. Let's take a look at why piggyback riding is so comfortable when it's hot and what situations it's useful in.

Is it true that riding on your back is more comfortable when it’s hot?

As the temperature rises, physical contact with a baby who has a high body temperature will feel even hotter, making it a little more difficult. However, there are many situations where you cannot avoid carrying your baby on your back.
In such cases, piggyback riding is recommended rather than a cuddle.
In fact, many experienced people say that it's less hot when you ride on your back.
Although it is difficult to make general statements because the degree of closeness varies depending on how you carry your baby on your back or on your back, we have heard from many senior moms and dads that ``When carrying your baby on your back in a hip seat carrier, there is less surface area in contact with the baby compared to other carriers, so it is less likely that heat will accumulate.''

A surprisingly convenient piggyback ride! Please try it and see for yourself.

Is piggyback riding better for summer events?

Summer is the season when opportunities for active outings increase, such as going to the beach, pool, camping, BBQ, and other outdoor activities. Especially for families with older children, there are likely to be many events during summer vacation.
Mom and dad are also very busy, moving around, carrying things, working, and taking care of other children. In such cases, a piggyback ride is definitely convenient as it allows you to free up both hands and the front of your body.
Being able to look in the same direction and enjoy beautiful scenery and fun activities with your baby will also be a great memory. Even though babies may not be able to remember the experience itself, being exposed to a variety of stimuli can greatly help their brain development.
Since their bodies and brains are still developing, you shouldn't force them too much, but when you go out, in addition to using a stroller or a carrier, you may want to consider carrying them on your back as an option.

What are the benefits of piggyback riding?

Carrying your baby on your back has become more popular these days, but carrying your baby on your back has many benefits for both mom and dad.

For moms and dads, the big benefits are that it frees up both hands and the front of the body, making it easier to do housework and other tasks, and that it's easier to feel the weight of the baby than when carrying a baby, which reduces the burden. Piggyback riding is also effective when cradling your pet when they are restless or putting them to sleep.

Babies can look in the same direction as mom and dad and look over their shoulders at various things, which is said to help their brains develop by receiving visual stimulation. Providing a sense of security through interaction is also very important as part of emotional education.

It has just the right amount of adhesion and doesn't get too hot even during physical contact, which is a great thing for both mom, dad, and baby.

What are the precautions when riding piggyback?

Piggyback riding has many benefits, but there are some things you should be aware of.

Babies can ride on their back from around 4 months old. It was only after I was able to sit up and support my heavy head on my own. Since it varies from person to person, wait until you are sure that your child's head is not wobbly and that it is properly supported.
Before your baby can sit upright, holding your baby vertically or on your back without assistance may result in serious injury. Be sure to place your hands on your pet or use a head support or other head support to safely hold or carry your pet on your back.

Even after you've settled down, your head will inevitably shake when you fall asleep, so having a head support or hood will make it safer.

If you want to carry your baby on your back in a hip seat carrier, start from around 7 months old. It was only after he was able to sit up on his own.
Regardless of age, you may not notice any abnormalities right away because your baby is behind you. Check on your baby frequently.

Why BABY&Me's hip seat carrier is recommended for piggyback riding

BABY&Me's hip seat carrier has a structure where the base firmly supports the baby's weight and focuses the center of gravity on the body of the mother and father wearing it. The biggest attraction is that the center of gravity of mom and dad and baby is not dispersed but in one direction, making it difficult to feel the burden of weight and making it easy to hold.

As with carrying, the baby's center of gravity is kept close to the mother and father when carrying the baby on its back, so the baby's weight does not pull the baby backwards or bend forward to compensate. Therefore, you can carry piggyback more easily.

It may seem a little difficult when you try piggyback riding for the first time, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to put it on quickly and enjoy the ease of piggyback riding. Please give it a try.

Furthermore, with the BELK-S first set, by changing the parts and switching from a hip seat carrier to a waist belt type carrier, you can carry your baby on your back from 4 months onwards. One of the appeals of BABY&Me is that it can be used in a variety of ways depending on the occasion.