Parents need to use infant baby carriers and there are so many reasons why. And the benefits of its use are supported by a lot of medical studies. One of the great benefits of its use is the baby's proper mental and emotional development. You can meet your baby's need simply by keeping your baby close to you anywhere you go. This is something that parents would want to see.

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With infant carriers, you can also avoid the struggle and burden of bringing bulky strollers. Carriers can be placed inside your baby bag or can be hard carried easily. You can experience more freedom and appreciation of mother hood because these can give you less stress.

Today, if you go to the market to purchase infant baby carriers, you will see many different kinds and designs. Your choice will depend on a number of things which include your desired level of comfort and ease of use.

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The most common baby carrier is the pouch sling. You simply drape this over your shoulder. The fabric forma a pocket where you baby can stay.

This pouch sling is ideal for very young babies because they can easily see you and gain comfort from seeing your face. You can also easily able to monitor their needs for food, diaper change, or comfort.

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However, most slings are not adjustable so you may not be able to let somebody else bring the baby for you unless you have the same stature. This can also give you shoulder strain since the baby's weight is not distributed evenly between your shoulders.

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The mai-tai is a type of baby carrier which is Asian in style. It is a rectangular cloth with four straps on the body. Two straps are used to secure to your waist. And the other two go over your shoulders. They can also be worn like a back pack or criss-crossed across your body. The straps are then tied under the bottom of your baby using a square knot so that you baby is well secured. You can also put your baby on your side, back or in front. This type of carrier is adjustable and can be used through toddler years.

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Baby backpacks are baby wraps that look like backpacks. They are sturdy, rectangular, long, and has plenty of pockets. The soft structured carriers are the most popular and they do not have metal frames. You can easily adjust the buckles and clips. Parents love this type of baby carrier especially those who love the outdoors or those who are always on the move. It provides great mobility because they don't need to add more support to their baby through their hands. Check out http://www.ehow.com/how_2283456_carry-baby-sling.html for more information.