Babywearing

 

Why do professionals recommend baby carrying?

Physical proximity is a fundamental need of babies. The more time newborn babies can spend snuggled up to the body of their mothers, the more comfortable they feel, as they can hear from ‘the inside’ the familiar noises, such as the heartbeat and breathing of their moms, which makes them feel safe. The first few months following the child’s birth, the so called “fourth trimester” is a soft transition for carried babies from the mother’s peaceful womb to the new world.

Carried babies...

  • cry less, and lower level of stress hormone is produced in their bodies, consequently, they are more peaceful and joyful,
  • develop in a healthier manner, grow faster, have better coordination and motor skills, and they have a more developed muscle tone and sense of balance,
  • suffer less from colic, moreover, the continuous movement and the upright posture reduce acid reflux and stomach cramps,
  • will sooner become independent, as they always feel our presence and can develop a sort of trust that we will always be there if they happen to need us. Therefore, they will be more self-confident when discovering the world,
  • sleep better, fall asleep faster and take longer naps,
  • learn more, as inside the baby wrap, they have the possibility to watch the surrounding world as peaceful observers, which is the most appropriate condition for the development of the nervous system,
  • get way more kisses on their heads than their un-carried fellows.
Similarly to babies, baby carrying also has a number of benefits for mothers. Carrying moms are more self-confident, they are less likely to fall into postpartum depression and experience isolation. The closeness of the baby helps milk production and putting them to sleep also becomes easier. Practical advantages, such as two free hands, or the easily surmountable stairs and narrow elevators can mean a priceless help in the daily life of mothers.
 

What should you be carrying in?

Most of all, it is up to You... Each life situation requires a different solution, moreover, your personality and the actual state and motor development of your baby also contribute to this. In Liliputi®’s product range, you can find all carriers with the help of which you can carry your child from the moment of birth until the first days of kindergarten. We can help you find the one that suits the two of you the best.

 

stretchy wrap

Stretchy baby wrap

Liliputi® stretchy baby wrap is an ideal first baby wrap. The wrap is really easy to use, and it softly and safely embraces your baby, while s/he is happily sleeping inside. You can use this wrap from the moment of birth (except in case of premature infants) until your baby reaches the 9 kg weight. It is comfortable both for the baby and for the mom. You can choose from a number of wonderful colours. Look for your favourite one in our offer! Check it out here>>

 

ring sling

Ring sling

Liliputi® Ring sling is our most easily wearable carrier, which can be made operational really fast. You can make good use of this carrier, as it can be used even from the newborn age until the end of the carrier age. Inside the ‘sling’, you can rock or even breastfeed your baby without drawing attention. The ability to make this carrier operational really fast comes handy even in the toddler-age, as it is easy to place your child in or take out, if s/he gets tired or you would like to reach your destination fast and safe. Check it out here>> 

 

woven wrap

Woven wrap

Liliputi® woven wraps are versatile carriers, which can be used even from a premature age throughout the entire duration of the carrier age. The product can serve as your ideal companion in each period, as due to the fabrics produced by diamond weave technique and with the appropriate wrapping technique, these wraps can ensure an anatomically perfect, physiological posture for your baby. You can learn the wrapping techniques from the videos on Liliputi’s website, or at the regular, free consultancies in the Liliputi store. When using the wrap, you can carry your baby in the front, on your hip or on your back, moreover, you can carry your child even at a kindergarten age if s/he feels like snuggling up to you. Check it out here>>

 

mei-tai

Lili-Tai

One of our most beloved products, which combines the benefits of wraps and buckle carriers. It is easy and fast to put on, moreover, it provides a soft and embracing holding. It can be used from a couple of weeks old age (size 62) until the end of the carrier age. Its width, height and the spread of the tights are all adjustable, thus the carrier can “grow” together with your baby, and always provides an appropriate support for him/her. You can use it front and also on your back, provided that your baby has a stable posture. Check it out here>>

 

buckle carrier

Buckle carrier

In terms of functionality, a buckle carrier is your best choice. Due to its solid waist strap and padded shoulder straps, the weight gets evenly distributed in this carrier. The carrier can be used with children between 3.5 and 20 kg, and you can carry your baby with it in the front, on your back or hip even for long hours. The only exceptions are infants, as for them, we only recommend a short-time, occasional use of the carrier. You can find a number of exciting colours and patterns in Liliputi’s product-offer. Choose the one that suits you the best! Check it out here>>
 

 

mini buckle carrier

Mini buckle carrier

Which kid would not want to imitate their parents and take their favourite doll everywhere with them? We designed Liliputi® Mini Buckle Carrier with exactly this thought in mind, so that this would no longer cause a problem for the two of You either. The toy carrier gives a free hand to your child, which will make your short trips, such as walks to the playground, much easier. It will also spare the plush buddies from being dragged around on the ground, and last but not least, it enhances the attachment based child-raising pattern. The toy carrier can be a perfect present upon the arrival of a younger sibling, as the now ‘big’ brother or sister can experience the joys of carrying together with mom and dad. Check it out here>>
 

4in1 mama coat is essential for winter baby carrying!

4in1 mama coat which you can wear as a women’s coat or equipped with a baby carrier for front and back carrying, and even excellent during the pregnancy. The babywearing and pregnancy insert are also standard accessories, and from this year you get a mama scarf as well. Water-repellent, windproof and breathable with SoftShell exterior and warm MicroPolar lining keeps you warm up to -15 degrees. With softshell exterior which is water-repellent, windproof and breathable, and with warm MicroPolar lining which keeps you warm up to -15 degrees. You don’t have to dress your baby in many layers, the warmth of your body will keeps him/her warm under this coat. Thanks to its design it is easy to pick it up and take it off on your own without assistance. In any case it is comfortable, practical and pretty to wear. Shop now>>
 

Summary

Baby carriers
 

*In case you would want to use it from a premature age, turn to a health professional and a carrier specialist (trained for special cases) for advice before using the product.
**Babies have a stable posture once it is secure enough to support them with only one hand when holding them, or they are able to support themselves for a longer period with their palms when lying on their front. We recommend the use of Lili-Tai once your baby starts wearing size 62 clothes.

What sort of fabric are our carriers made of?

 

You can trust Liliputi® products, as our high-quality and loveable products are made of baby and environmental friendly materials, and with local, artisan-based manufacturing technologies. All of this in an attempt to continue working on the matter of healthy baby carrying and attachment-based child-raising, and contribute to a happier, more sustainable future for our children.
In case of our stretchy wraps and buckle carriers, the part of the carrier that comes in contact with the baby’s skin—or the entire wrap in case of the wraps—is made of organic cotton with an OEKO-TEX or GOTS certification.
Ring sling, woven wrap and Lili-Tai are all sewn of 100% organic cotton, diamond weave fabrics with a GOTS certificate, as a consequence of which our carriers will be able to embrace every inch of your child, and ensure an anatomically perfect, so called “physiological posture” for babies in all situations, and support the baby’s spine point by point.

Ensure the longetivity of your Liliputi® carrier. Always follow the washing and care insructions, and do not store it under extreme conditions (e.g. locked in a car parked in the sun, musty place, ect.).

 

Front, back, or on the hip?

You can carry your baby comfortably in the front until s/he reaches the approximately 7 to 9 kg weight. After that, it becomes more and more tiresome, as your waist muscles will need to compensate the weight in front of you. On your waist you can carry your baby with a heavier weight, however, it can also become uncomfortable in the longer term, since the bigger your baby’s body grows, the less elbow room you will have. Furthermore, you can protect your spine if you choose to carry on your back after a while. On your back, you can even carry a newborn child in a woven wrap by applying the rucksack carry wrapping technique; in Lili-Tai and buckle carrier, you can safely carry your baby once s/he is able to hold his/her upper body independently.

By the time babies learn how to focus on remote objects (typically when they are 3 to 6 months old, depending on the baby), they will start paying more and more attention to the outside world. Some babies indicate this with clear movements: they lean out of the carrier or try pushing away themselves from your upper body to see as much as possible. Since one of the fundamental points of healthy baby carrying is that we do not carry our baby in a way that s/he faces outwards—in other words, the baby’s chest comes into contact with the body of the parent in each carrier and under all circumstances—, this is the time for us to change our carrying position. On our hip or on the back, we can provide them enough space to explore the world, moreover, now that they are facing forward, they can observe the different types of motion, which can facilitate the maturation of their neurological systems and the development of their movement.

Don’t make them face outwards!

There are a number of reasons for that. First and foremost, this position is harmful to the baby’s spine, moreover, it has an adverse impact on pelvic development, as it forces the child’s body to an unnatural back arching. Secondly, babies initially start exploring the world throughout their parents (observing the parents’ facial mimicry, heartbeat, pulse), consequently, they need to maintain a direct relationship with the carrying person. Making him/her face outwards can be overwhelming for the baby, moreover, s/he will not be able to turn inwards and hide in the secure protection of the parent’s chest.

Kangaroo?

The anatomical and psychological dangers of carrying outwards have been proven several times, however, kangaroo carrier manufacturers keep ignoring this. Do not let yourself be fooled by the fact that many people are carrying this way, as it takes a long time to change commonly accepted beliefs. There is one further important difference between kangaroos and correct baby carriers. The rigid body of kangaroos is unable to follow and support the body line of the baby, and due to its tight bottom, the entire weight of the child will be centered on his/her groin, which is unhealthy as well.

The anatomically correct posture

A good carrier is able to support the baby in accordance with his/her motor development, that is the entire upper body, the skull, where necessary, and his/her legs from one popliteus to the other (stretchy wraps, long woven wraps and ring slings, and moreover buckle carriers and LiLi-Tai are all capable of this).
Each age and life situation is different, just like every parent-child duo has different needs. That is exactly why unequivocally recommending one carrier is not easy, as it is worth giving it some thought which type could be the most suitable to us.
The smaller our baby is, the more advisable it is to be aiming at a physiological posture. The above position can be achieved both with the woven wrap, the ring sling wrap and the stretchy wrap, which is able to ensure appropriate body posture even to newborn babies. When carrying in these carriers, make sure that your baby’s tights are slightly spread, and his/her knees are at the height of the belly button. We should also ensure that their lower legs are parallel, their femur and foot are held parallel, as this is when each of the baby’s joints are in a resting position. This way, the wrap’s fabric—pulled tight per each bar—does not only support this body posture, but softly massages the baby’s small body throughout our movement. Their lifted legs ease digestion, eliminate stomach ache, and the rocking movement of our walking has a beneficial effect on the development of their neurological system.

Waist carriers

In these type of carriers (LiLi-Tai, buckle carrier), the baby’s tights shall be running horizontally with the waistband, the legs are slightly spread, and are supported from one popliteus to the other. Both carriers are suitable to adjust the width of the legs’ spread in accordance with the baby’s growth, so make sure to check the adjustment of the carrier’s width on a regular basis! When you can put one finger between the edge of the body and the baby’s popliteus, it is worth making some adjustments on the carrier.

The correct technique

It is primarily important in case of carrier wraps. This is also where you need to practice the most. It is great if you have someone to teach you the right wraps, moreover, it is worth attending a course on wrapping techniques. LiLi-Tai also has its own wrapping tricks, but you can easily learn these from the pictures or the description. In case of buckle carriers, you will need some practice to learn how to put your child on your back by yourself, however, once you are sure about the technique, you will realize how easy it is to use these carriers.