Many mothers ask: What’s the difference between a baby wrap and other baby carriers?
The difference is significant, and we’ll explain it both for the mother and the baby:
1. For the mother: Traditional carriers can be very painful for the mother’s back, and it becomes hard to wear them for long periods because they put pressure on the muscles between the shoulder and the neck. On the other hand, a baby wrap distributes the baby’s weight evenly across the mother’s shoulders and back, avoiding discomfort. This can be seen in the way the wrap supports the neck and back, allowing the mother to wear it for extended periods without pain.
2. For the baby:
Babies are not born with a curved spine like adults; instead, they are born with a C-shaped spine, similar to their position in the womb. The spine gradually develops its typical curvature as the baby learns to walk, around 12 to 18 months.
That’s why the C-shaped spine is the healthiest position when carrying your baby, with proper leg support to ensure natural, healthy growth during the baby’s developmental stages.
The wrap can be used from day one, supporting the baby’s spine in a C shape and the hips in an M shape. It doesn’t force the baby’s back to straighten or let them dangle, as many traditional carriers do (which could lead to hip dislocation). Instead, the baby sits snugly against the mother’s body, with no pressure on their bones.
After about three months, the baby begins to straighten up, and the wrap continues to support them in the safe M shape position, as if they’re sitting securely, without the dangling legs and arched back seen in traditional carriers.