Examining Dr. Sears Baby Carrier Choices And More

There are so many baby slings out there, you may be wondering which one is best. The styles are as varied as the makers, but the intent of each is pretty much the same: to carry baby close to your body and keep your hands free.

While you're perusing all these different baby carriers and slings, you'll find their designs are actually quite different. Most have some kind of buckle, strap, or long flap that can be both good and bad.

You have a good choice of brands, too. Maya, Hotslings, Baby K'tan, New Native, ERGO, Slinglings, Boba, Karma Baby, Mamma's Milk, Mei Tai, and Dr. Sears' baby carriers and slings, and the list goes on and on.

The Good

These are made to be flexible for you and your baby. After you give birth, you'll no doubt have some extra weight, and you will either keep that weight and stay the same size for a while, gain more weight as you struggle to keep your eyes open, or lose the weight.

Your baby will be gaining weight as he or she grows. That is a given. Baby carriers and slings that come with these belts, buckles, and flaps can be adjusted to accommodate growth changes for you and baby. They also allow for people of different sizes to use the same carrier.

The Bad

The main problem with these kinds of baby carriers and slings is, the more parts you have, the higher the odds of something malfunctioning or breaking. There have been recent reports of baby deaths due to these malfunctions, as well as suffocation.

While the makers haven't intentionally developed their products to cause this, the fact is that it's getting attention, and it's creating a blight on all baby carriers and slings. Some brands are more susceptible than others, so as you're shopping, make sure you check their track record of reliability and safety.

But, don't let the bad news deter you from investing in a good baby carrier or sling. Their functionality and practicality are helpful gems in a world of chaos for you and your baby.

Our HugaMonkey slings don't have any straps, buckles, or flaps of extra fabric, and they're super comfortable, durable, and safe!