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Babybjorn
Supportive, ergonomic baby carrier, that has easy quick release options–easy on and off and adjusts for a wide range of ages and sizes. (many similar options are available for lower cost; search: baby front carrier, soft structured carrier)
Who would this work for?
- Wheelchair users
- Those with balance issues
- Those suffering from weakness, pain or fatigue
Pros:
- Very supportive
- Distributes weight across the upper body
- Current version has good hip support for the baby
Cons:
- Expensive
- Requires fine motor control to manage fasteners
- Places weight on parents back and shoulders, could cause back pain
- Older versions don’t have good hip support for the baby
Approximate Price: $100- $250
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Hip Seat Carrier (brand examples)
Carrier that includes a hip level platform to rest the weight of the child. Carrier can be used with the addition of shoulder straps to secure the child to the body or not. (many similar options are available for a lower cost; search: baby hip carrier)
Who would this work for?
- Those with balance issues
- Those suffering from weakness, pain or fatigue
Pros:
- Moves weight off of back and shoulders
- Reduces stress on wrist and hand compared to carrying in arms
- Easy to transition the child up and down as they enter a more exploratory phase of development
- Minimal small fasteners
- Limited steps to put on
- Child can be placed in position with one arm only
Cons:
- Expensive
- Can’t be used until the child is 4 months or 12 lbs
- Not as supportive for the child
- Without additional strap parent may overuse arm to support child.
Approximate Price: $130
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Baby K’tan Baby Carrier
Soft fabric baby carrier with two loops that goes over the parents head. (Works best up to 20lbs)
Who would this work for?
- Wheelchair users
- Those with balance issues
- Those suffering from weakness, pain or fatigue
Pros:
- Distributes weight over larger areas
- No fasteners to manage
- All soft carrier
- May be preferred by parents who like wrap-carriers
Cons:
- Places weight on neck and back
- Goes on over the head, requiring functional range of motion of arms and shoulders
- May require adjustments to situate the child
Approximate Price: $60
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