The advent of baby carriers allows moms and dads to free their hands to take their babies out and about freely, without compromising the intimacy with their children. However, surveys show that a minority of parents in China use baby carriers, compared to about 81% of mothers in the United States who are willing to use baby carriers. Will using a carrier make the baby’s leg shape suffer? How to choose the right baby carrier and what are the precautions in using it? Suggestions for use at different ages It is understood that the main baby carriers on the market today are divided into side-lying horizontal, backward, front-facing sightseeing and face-to-face according to the different ways of holding the child. 1, 0 ~ 3 months 3 months or less baby suitable for horizontal carrier. Babies in 0-3 months, the neck muscles have not developed well, can not support their own head well, so you can use the horizontal hold way to let the baby lie in the carrier, more stable and comfortable. 2, 3-6 months 3-6 months of the baby is best to sit facing the adult, the two sides of the body contact more, will make the baby very secure. Sleepy can lie in the arms of mom and dad for a short nap, you can also “chat” with them; at the same time, mom and dad can always observe the baby’s situation, to be aware of the situation. 3, 6 months to 12 months More than 6 months of age, the baby’s curiosity about the outside world and the spirit of exploration are greatly enhanced, so they should be allowed to sit face out in the carrier, now the popular belt waist stool is more suitable for 6 months after the baby will sit. It is more functional and will make the baby more comfortable. In this way, the baby’s vision will become very open, go out a trip can also let the baby grow a lot of insight. 4, after 1 year old After 1 year old, the child’s head with support, you can carry the baby on the back until about two and a half years old. Selection principles of the carrier 1, weight-bearing Note the weight-bearing range of the carrier instructions, below the weight range is not available, above the weight range is also not available. Below the weight range of the baby, may slide in the carrier to cause danger; above the weight range, may strangle the baby or cause the carrier breakage danger. 2, material When choosing a baby, you need to pay particular attention to the safety of the material. Also need to pay attention to the comfort brought by the material. Although many baby carriers seem to be similar in construction, but because of the different materials used, their comfort varies. When buying, you can try to carry. 3, carrier construction There are also many requirements for the construction, including: (1) the baby carrier leg opening is appropriate, whether the baby will be comfortable; (2) the carrier can not have dangerous sharp edges and tips; (3) the size of the small parts of the carrier should meet the corresponding requirements to avoid baby accidentally eat; (4) the adjustable part of the carrier parts, after bearing the weight or shock, can not occur large slippage; (5) the carrier should not appear to be the same; (5) the carrier should not have seam separation, fabric tears, permanent deformation, breakage and detachment of accessories that may endanger the baby’s safety; (6) the newborn’s head and neck muscles are weak and difficult to support the head, so it is necessary to choose a carrier that can give support to the infant’s head and neck to ensure that the baby’s physical development and motor skills development are not affected; (7) a safe baby carrier should allow the child’s head to be higher than textile, with the face exposed and the nose and mouth unobstructed by anything. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using carriers that make the baby’s body roll up into a “C-shape,” making the baby’s body arch, or carriers that leave the child’s head unsupported and rolled up to the chest, a shape that can make it difficult for the baby to breathe. Improper use of the carrier may cause harm to the baby 1, affect the baby’s hip development Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common hip disease in children’s orthopedics, the incidence rate of about 1 per 1,000, including hip dislocation, subluxation and acetabular dysplasia. Improper design and use of baby carriers can affect the normal development of the baby’s hip joint. But the normal use of the carrier generally will not be a problem! 2, easy to cause suffocation Do not always think that the baby in your side will not be dangerous, infants and toddlers poor limb control, coupled with the restraint of the carrier, once the baby curled up in the carrier, face for a long time close to the clothing and parents chest back, easy to cause the risk of suffocation. Therefore, parents should always observe the baby’s dynamics. 3, induced rash infants and young children’s skin is tender, a little inattention will be a variety of abnormalities. The sturdiness of the carrier will increase its thickness. This causes the baby’s skin to “whistle hard”, thus appearing to cover the heat rash. Some babies also have allergic reactions to certain carrier materials, so when choosing a carrier, it is important to consider safety, reliability, etc. Research published by the AAP in April of this year showed that between 1991 and 2011, an average of 66,000 babies were sent to the emergency room each year for injuries related to baby care products, with the highest number related to baby carriers, accounting for 19.5 percent. How do you select a safe and qualified carrier and how do you use the carrier correctly to prevent injuries from occurring? The correct posture of using baby carriers Use baby carriers to keep your baby’s hips in a healthy position! The main points of using the carrier 1.The belt and the ground parallel, adjust to the tightest. 2.All buckles should be heard to confirm buckling. 3.Adjust the baby’s posture so that the hips are M-shaped, but do not overly separate. 4, for the head is not yet stable control of the baby, it is recommended that the sitting height is adjusted to the middle of the baby’s ears, not too high, not too low. 5.The use time should not be too long. Babies in carriers, the head tilts easily to one side, which is not conducive to the development of the neck and crest. It is okay to use the baby carrier for a short period of time, but you can’t always keep the child in it. Do not use the carrier for more than two hours continuously. The weight of the carrier combined with the baby’s weight can put tremendous pressure on the parent’s back, shoulders and arms. If the baby carrier is used for a long time, it may damage the parents’ body. 6. Do not overdress the child. In addition to the child wearing clothes and against the parents, if the carrier is surrounded by thick fabric and fabric, it may make the child feel overheated and increase the possibility of difficulty in whistling. Expose the child’s mouth and nose, never use adult clothes or towels to cover the child in the carrier.