Different types of baby slings

A baby sling, or baby carrier, is something into which a baby can be tucked in comfortably, in a position where it should be able to play if it wants, or sleep if it wants. Market is fully awake to these requirements, and there are several types of baby slings buyers can choose from. They can make their choice based on the type of work they will be engaged in while carrying the baby, the age of the child, the strapping mechanism of the baby carrier etc. Given below are some of the more common types of baby carriers.

Backpack carrier:
A backpack carrier where the child is strapped at the back of the carrying adult is a very comfortable baby carrier. With the child secured in it, the parent can work without any obstacles in front. Kitchen chores like chopping, whipping etc. can be done with a baby strapped at the back, though it is best not to go to a lighted stove with the child, even though he will be covered from it by the carrying adult. These are very useful for those want to carry a child during a long walk or even a minor trekking expedition.

Backpack baby carrier is available in several sizes including those designed for carrying grown children. Some come with padded straps, others with metal frames, or may have head rests or sunshades. The larger ones could be a bit heavy and with a grown child in it, it is not something suitable for a frail mom, or a dad with a not very strong back.

Front carrier:
This is generally simpler in design and is better for smaller infants. A front baby carrier is also referred to as classic baby carrier. It comes in different sizes and adjustable straps. The straps of front baby slings go over the user's shoulders, then around the waist, and lock in front. The baby can be placed in it both facing inward and outward. It is extremely useful for nursing mothers.

Wrap carrier:
Also known as Asian baby carrier, or just as wrap-around, a Wrap carrier is just a long strip of strong fabric. These are just wrapped around the body of the mom and the babe in a complicated design going around the mom's waist and shoulders and finally knotted on the shoulder or at the front. Users can be creative with it and change knotting patterns or position. Wrap carriers are generally made of quilted, colorful material. This is the conventional mode in which women have kept babies tied to their bodies long before factories started churning out baby slings.

Sling carrier:
A sling baby carrier is quite similar to a Wrap carrier and basically consists of a long swath of cloth that wind round the mother and child and remain supported by a strap on the shoulder. This in itself has several modifications. In some sling carriers the end points are passed through rings to make securing easy.

Beco baby carrier:
This is a baby carrier with a very flexible design, which can be worn at the back or at the front. Its main advantage is that the same carrier can be used for carrying a newborn as well as a toddler. It has got an infant insert that will let the newborn remain in a raised position. The insert can be removed when the child outgrows its need. These baby slings can be strapped on and off pretty fast and can be folded very compactly when not in use so that transporting it is never a problem.


At La Stella Blu we have searched the world far and wide to provide you with the safest, most well made, and stylish baby slings available. With so many baby carriers to choose from like Beco baby carrier and Ergo baby carrier, its a difficult choice