How to choose the right baby bag

At the very beginning of our research, we realized that one of the reasons that Western mothers did not want to carry their children for a long time was that children's bags, or backpacks that were then available, were not easy to use. One of the reasons that mothers in other cultures carry so many of their children is that they make bags resembling a sling that look and are in fact part of their national costume. We recommend mothers to either find or make a bag of their own that would be convenient for them and easy to use and that would not allow their child to climb out. When we saw a whole parade of mothers with bags with children and children sitting in front of our eyes, we began to closely watch the children and parents, noting what types of bags and options for their use worked best for most mother-child pairs most of the time. After several years of watching these pairs, we have come to the same thing that mothers in other cultures have known since ancient times and that Western women are now starting to re-discover themselves - a sling-type bag is best suited. When choosing a bag of this type, pay attention to the following characteristics.

Security. The most important characteristic of any children's bag is safety. The bag-sling should both support the child, and do not let him fall out.

Comfort. Baby bag should be convenient for both parents and children. A correctly designed bag should evenly distribute the weight of the child between the shoulders and hips of the parent, and not just load the back and neck. The bag should be conveniently padded with soft material at all points of contact with the body, especially along the back of the person carrying it and on the shoulder, as well as around the edges that are pressed against the child's trunk and legs.

Versatility. Look for a bag that could be used from birth to two years at a minimum, thereby solving the problem of buying a whole series of bags as the child grows up. An uneasy, tortured child with a colic rarely expresses pleasure when he is worn all the time in the same position. Bags in which the child is pressed against the mother's breast, often too restrict the child, who, like most of us, prefers to have a 180-degree view of the world around him. The illustrations in this article show different positions that a child can occupy in a universal sling bag.

Ease of use. An integral feature of human nature is the fact that if something is inconvenient to use, we will not burden ourselves with it. Fathers especially shy away from children's bags, which have a few buckles and a lot of straps. Properly designed bag-sling can be adjusted with the child in it with one hand, without disturbing the child. Another important characteristic of a good bag is the ability to take it off easily and without risk, leaving the child inside - a wonderful maneuver, when you need to put the child to sleep in a crib or pass the child to another nanny.

Convenience for breastfeeding.

We often hear from mothers that they have to take the child out of the bag to breastfeed. To feed in a bag is usually difficult because of numerous buckles and thongs, and besides, it deprives of intimacy. But with a bag-slink-gom you can easily and imperceptibly feed the baby breast, without taking it out. Intimacy of feeding, when a child is worn, creates harmony during feeding. A hungry child can quickly attach the

to the chest before he starts impatiently to demand feeding, after which he can quietly immerse himself in a contented sleep, still staying in the bag. Using the bag as a shield allows you to satisfy the baby's need for feeding at the most inappropriate time, when you simply can not find a quiet, secluded place or when you can not sit down( for example, when you stand in line at the grocery store).

Ask for advice on choosing and using a sling bag for those with experience in carrying the children of parents. Take different models for a while or for rent and conduct testing before you stop on the most suitable for you and your child. You do not just choose a children's bag - you contribute to the parental approach to caring for a child. Baby bags are devices for gifting children with care and affection;Sling bags make it easier for parents to acquire the lost art of wearing children and make it more useful for the child.