I wear my children for two reasons…attachment and convenience. In those sweet, blissful newborn days, babies need to be next to their mamas. The gentle sway, warmth, and sounds of her heartbeat mimic that what is experienced in utero. And, if I’m being honest, it’s much more convenient to have a baby secured to me while I’m running after my preschooler.
Over the past four years, I’ve tried a number of different carriers…wraps, slings, pouches, and structured carriers. I’ve not had great success with wraps and slings and prefer a soft, structured carrier that can be used from infancy through toddlerhood.
Two weeks ago, Britax partnered with Baby Buggy hosted an event in LA to celebrate the launch of their new baby carrier. Britax is best known for it’s innovation in the development of child safety seats. The company recently expanded their product line to include a soft structured baby carrier, which I used while chasing after a 3 1/2 year old little boy at a miniature golf course.
When I was in the market for a baby carrier, comfort (both mine and my children’s) topped the list of must-haves. The Britax Baby Carrier features the CarryLong System, a combination of a padded waist belt and padded shoulder pads to provide maximum comfort for extended periods of time. The system works to reduce back and shoulder strain by distributing weight across the shoulders, back, and hips. My 18 month old daughter weighs in at nearly 20 pounds and I was able to “wear” her without feeling any discomfort.
Apart from comfort, ease of use (rather, lack of) is the main reason I have not had success with complicated carriers like wraps. I don’t have time to figure something complex out while trying to get my wiggly daughter positioned properly and ensuring my son doesn’t run off. Britax’s Baby Carrier is simple and straightforward. Here is a short video describing the carrier and it’s use:
The carrier simply slips on (like putting on a shirt) and baby can then be positioned and secured. The harness and straps are all adjustable to ensure maximum comfort. You can wear your infant or toddler (8-32 pounds) facing inward or outward. The only downside to this carrier is that a child cannot be worn on your back.
With two accessories offered by Britax, this is the only carrier you need until your child is walking running. The removable Infant Insert (which comes with the carrier) is used to ensure babies from 8-14 pounds are seated comfortably in a natural sitting position and height. The removable Seat Extender Insert (which is sold separately), provides a wider seating area and enables your child to wrap his/her legs around your waist when facing inward.
For more information about the carrier and it’s availability, just visit Britax.
One of the great things about Britax is the fact that they give back. Attendees brought books to donate to Baby Buggy, an organization founded by Jessica Seinfeld which provides families in need with children’s gear, clothing, and services. Britax presented the non-profit with new baby carriers, strollers, and car seats totaling nearly $20,000. Here are some photos from the event:
No compensation was received for this post. I was invited to the launch event and received a carrier for review.
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Exciting stuff. I look forward to reviewing this baby carrier on my own site, Baby Carriers Review. I need to contact Britax for a sample.