6 reasons why your baby doesn't like being carried and what you can do about it
First of all, you should know that babies are carriers. This means that they were born to wear, so to speak. They love being very close to mom and dad. To hear their heartbeat, to perceive the smell and the warmth of their body. In addition, babies have a hand grip reflex from birth: With this, infants can hold on to their carrier surprisingly strongly for a short time. Babies automatically go into the squat-spread position when they are picked up. The rounded back also allows them to fit perfectly against the wearer.
If your baby still doesn't like being carried in the sandiia baby carrier, then please go through this checklist and above all: take your time and try it out every now and then.
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Is the carrier adjusted correctly?
Please always make sure that the carrier is adjusted correctly. You can read how to do this here. Make sure your baby slides into the carrier properly and has a rounded back. It should always sit in the squat-spread position. The center bar of the carrier should extend from the back of the knee to the back of the knee and your baby's bottom should be below the knees. -
Is your baby wearing the right clothes?
Make sure you put comfortable clothes on your baby in the carrier. That means no tight tights that might pull on your feet. No clothing made from synthetic fibers that cause you to sweat. Tops should always have no hoods, collars or buttons on the chest or back. There should also be no large buttons, cords or zippers on your clothing in the décolleté and neck area. Of course, your baby must not freeze or sweat in the carrier. Remember that you get a lot of body heat in the carrier! -
Is your baby hungry?
Your baby should be put in the carrier full. This way you can be sure that it feels comfortable. Maybe he'll fall asleep straight in the carrier after feeding? -
Is your baby in pain right now?
Air in the stomach, pressure points, toothache? Sometimes babies don't feel well and we just don't know why. It is precisely in such moments that your baby needs your closeness and may even be very happy to be with you in the carrier. Even if it cries at first, don't give up so easily. Sometimes children calm down relatively quickly and just have to get used to the new situation. -
Does your baby have a full diaper?
It's understandable that your baby doesn't like sitting in the carrier with a full diaper. So do a diaper check beforehand and in between! -
Does your baby sense your impatience or nervousness?
You haven't had much practice with carrying yet and may be nervous? Your baby senses it and can therefore become insecure. Relax or seek help until you are confident and can put the stretcher on yourself. Not only does your baby have to get used to it, wearing it may also be new for you. Take your time!
