Los diferentes tipos de portabebés y cómo elegir el adecuado para mi.

The different types of baby carriers and how to choose the right one for me.

How to choose the right one?

The first thing to keep in mind is that you should choose an ergonomic baby carrier, that is, one that respects the baby's natural position. At the same time, the baby carrier should provide comfort and not hurt the wearer.

Another important aspect to consider is the developmental stage of the baby. The needs of a newborn baby are not the same as those of a child of two years or older. The curvature of the back, muscle tone, and weight are aspects that vary during the development of the baby and it is very important that the baby carrier is adapted to these stages.

Types of baby carriers:

Rigid wrap: This consists of a long piece of fabric and is adjusted by means of knots. It is suitable for any stage of carrying, even with premature babies. This type of baby carrier is very ergonomic, it distributes the weight across the entire back of the wearer and is very versatile, in terms of the different ways in which it can be used. We recommend the woven wrap from the Little Frog brand. Find out more about it here.

Elastic wrap: Like the rigid wrap, it consists of a long piece of fabric, which is adjusted by means of knots. Unlike the previous one, its elasticity allows it to be pre-tied, that is, to tie the knot first and then place and take out our baby without having to tie it again. The Elastic Wrap from the Lenny Lamb brand is ideal for those who are starting out in the world of babywearing and are looking for an easy-to-use baby carrier. Check it out here.

Baby carrier T-shirt: This type of baby carrier works like an elastic sling, but it is much easier to use, as it comes inside a T-shirt. It is an intermediate option if we want to carry a newborn or a small baby (up to approximately 9 kilos). In this link you will find the 4-in-1 baby carrier from the Quokkababy brand, an excellent alternative if you are interested in this type of baby carrier.

Ring sling: This consists of a fabric that is threaded through rings and adjusted by pulling, without having to tie a knot. It is one of the ergonomic baby carriers that best respects the physiological position of the baby. If you are interested in this type of carrying, we recommend the Little Frog Sling. Find out more about it here.

Meitai: This is a baby carrier of Asian origin, consisting of a panel with four strips of fabric coming out of it. Two of them serve as a belt and are tied at the waist. The other two are equivalent to the straps, which cross on the back of the carrier and are tied afterwards. An excellent alternative is the Mei Tai Scarf from Little Frog.

Ergonomic backpack: There are two types of baby carriers:

Evolutionary Backpacks: Made of woven wrap. They adjust to the size of the baby, that is, they can be reduced and enlarged.
Non-Evolutionary Backpacks: These are those that are manufactured by size, for example Baby, Toddler, etc.

Baby carriers are one of the most popular baby carriers on the market, due to their ease of use and how quickly they are put on.

Being the most preformed of all baby carriers, they are not always suitable for all babies, especially depending on their age. Our line of evolutionary backpacks, Isara or Little Frog , are a good alternative if this type of carrying suits you. Check them out here.

Armrests: Also called “lightweight baby carriers”. They are very cool in summer, because they are usually made of mesh and are ideal for carrying babies in the water. They are perfect for the “up and down” period, that is, when the baby begins to crawl or walk and also needs to be held. We recommend the Tonga brand armrest. Find it at the following link .

Onbuhimo: This is a Japanese baby carrier, similar to the ergonomic backpack, but without a belt. Ideal for children who can already sit up. (From 6 months approx.). This baby carrier is designed for back carrying and is recommended for mothers who want to continue carrying during pregnancy. If you are interested in this type of carrying, we recommend the Onbuhimo by Lenny Lamb .