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Upright Front Baby Carrier
This type is the major baby sling that are mass produced and sold in most big box stores.Brands include Baby Bjorn, evenflo..It carries the baby in the front in upright position, is secured with buckles and straps, so it is generally safe.
The weight limit for materiala is 26lbs, but it starts to hurt the wearer at around 15 lbs because the pressure spot wehre most weight is distributed is right on upper spine.
It only accommodates one carrying position, and doesn't facilitate breastfeeding.
For newborn under 1 month whose spine is still soft, upright carrying will compromise the spine growth.
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Framed Back Carrier
Framed back carrier is sporty looking and great choice for hiking.It loads up easily and give the baby grand views.
Framed back carrier weighs about 8lbs itself. It frees up parents' hands but the bulky size and raised position makes it a less favorite choice for doing house chores.
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Baby Pouch
A baby pouch is a non adjustable sling. It's usually reversible with 2 layers of fabrics.Whithout the tail it looks clean cut and has less cumbersome fabric.
It's length specific so if you want to try different carrying positions you will find it hard to achieve the tightness and snugness. Also when the postpartum body changes, you will need a new size.
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Industrialized Shoulder Sling
A Industrialized sling is a mass produced shoulder sling with function specific pocket part and strap part and buckles and parts. it's full of details and usually sporty looking.
The strap that goes cross the back is usually folded and sewn into thin strap. It's eye candy and the less fabric on your back to distribute load can be the cause backache .
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Lite-on-Shoulder Hybrid Sling
The fabric at the baby riding spot was sewn into a curved Pouch shape, provides better " grip" when holding the baby upright
Hybrid baby sling can hold baby to toddler in 10 plus positions.The versatility for nursing and napping is unique.
weighs only 9 oz. Most selections are 100% cotton.
lightly Padded rails provide cushioning for tender baby legs and give shape to the sling.Gently padded shoulder distributes load evenly across shoulder and back.
Lite-on-Shoulder Hybrid sling comes in closed tail version and open tail version. Closed tail slings are handy and less fussy. Open tail slings provides more adjustability.
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