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IF you’re getting ready for a new arrival or have just welcomed a baby, you’ll probably have read about the wonders of baby-wearing.
A carried baby is generally a calmer baby, and the best baby carriers are believed to take a baby back to their safe place; a warm, comfortable position up close to their parent’s heartbeat.
More practically, baby carriers that let you take your little one with you are also a very useful way to go hands-free for walks, days out, trips to the shops and chores around the house, all while keeping your baby safe and close.
Most parents will want to add a carrier to their baby kit list, but there’s a surprising amount of choice on the market, with options such as simple slings suitable for newborns that can be used right from day one, to more structured carriers ideal for bigger babies and even innovative ways to carry toddlers about.