Baby Gear Product Reviews

Many new moms and dads find themselves wondering which baby-carrying products are the best for the back - their backs and their baby's! To protect an infant's spine, baby carrier makers have created many different wraps, slings, front packs, and other designs, but knowing which one to choose is difficult. Many people have a strong opinion that might or might not be based on factual information, and ultimately, you want to find the baby-wearing solution that works best for both of you.

A newborn's spine is very flexible, and a baby's spine can suffer in carriers where their legs dangle, unsupported, for long periods of time. And even a young baby becomes heavy when carried in a carrier that doesn't spread that weight across a parent's body very well... an aching back for mom or dad can often be the sore result. Continued on next page...