After the birth of the baby, the mother for some time reduces the number of exits from the house on business. Or he doesn’t do it at all, entrusting his relatives and friends with shopping trips and state institutions. When the baby is a little stronger, parents will be able to take him for long walks, on trips, on a visit. In order for the child not to be separated from his mother for a minute,
kangaroo backpacks for newborns were invented
. They help the baby feel the warmth of her mother’s body, maintain eye contact. Due to their design, they distribute the load on the back of an adult evenly, which avoids back pain and quick fatigue. Mom can use the "kangaroo" at home when she needs to do daily chores. Having planted the baby in him, she frees her hands for work.
How to choose a "kangaroo" for newborns
The model of the backpack must be chosen depending on the age of the baby. If you intend to use it from birth, then get a "kangaroo" that will allow you to keep your baby in a horizontal position. While the baby does not know how to sit, it must be carried in a prone position. If the child is already confidently holding the head, then you can choose a vertical "kangaroo". In this position, facing the mother, the baby begins to be worn from 2 months, and face forward - after 5 months. On sale there are universal models of backpacks that allow you to carry a child both lying and sitting. Before buying, check out a few tips on how to choose a baby carrier.
- Prefer a backpack with a hard back, which will support the posture of the crumbs. A comfortable, reliable headrest is very important. He will support the baby’s head if he falls asleep in a backpack.
- Be sure to take the baby to try on a "kangaroo" for newborns. Only in practice can we understand how convenient it is to carry. You will also appreciate the load from the backpack and the pressure of the straps, the reliability of the mounts.
- The fabric should be natural, dense and pleasant to the touch, but not stretch. It is good if the carrying straps for children are wide and comfortable.
- A quality backpack should be worn without assistance. It is necessary to put the child in him independently under various circumstances. Consider this fact and choose an ergonomic model.
- Consider the presence of a hood and a cover for legs from rain in various models. Useful and pockets for a bottle, handkerchief, spare diaper. The built-in terry bib will not be out of place.
When the baby is quite well accustomed to the "kangaroo" for newborns, it can be worn behind. This is especially true when cooking in the kitchen, which will save the curious crumbs from sharp and hot objects.
Precautionary measures
Do not use the "kangaroo" for more than one hour continuously. The fact is that the baby is not able to change the position in the backpack, which can cause blood stasis. The legs of the child should be wide apart when he is sitting in the carrying. Take out the crumbs every hour and give him freedom of movement.
Let joint walks with the help of a “kangaroo” bring only joy!