How to Wear a Stroller Like a Man
How do you carry the carrier like a real man? Pretty simple:
1) Be a man.
2) Put on the baby carrier.
Despite a recent tweet of Pierce Morgan who thought it would be funny to dishonor Daniel Craig’s dad for transporting his own child , there’s nothing “emasculating” about a dude using a daddy. Fortunately, the Internet has covered up this absurdity with a stream of photos of men proudly wearing their chest. (I am killed by this photograph and the caption : “The connection of the name. The connection of father and daughter”).
Men: Baby carriers are great. They give you back the ability to use your hands. They can help distribute the baby’s weight more evenly across the back, hips and shoulders. And science shows that frequent physical contact with an infant can actually accelerate its development .
If you’re a dad who wants to try carrying a baby carrier but doesn’t know where to start, here’s a quick guide.
Choose the right style
Most baby carriers can be worn by both women and men, but if you’re looking for the “masculine” option, several parents on the Offspring Facebook group recommend the Mission Critical brand. A father named Brendan writes, “Our daughter is only 4 months old, but I am constantly looking for reasons to use this. The backpack is fantastic too. ” Other dad-approved carriers include the Ergobaby 360, Tula, Catbird Baby Pikkolo Carrier, and Baby Bjorn. (Some noted that Ergobaby carriers are made of a heavier material that can get hot, but the company does offer models in lighter fabrics like natural linen and cool mesh lining.)
Fatherly has a guide to the best baby carriers for dad , so check it out to find out more.
Protect your testicles
When carrying the tiny little man in the carrier, you can be vulnerable to low heel hits, although most carrying dads said this was never a problem. However, until you are confident that your child’s feet are out of reach, you will probably want to continue the attack. Here’s a strategy to defend against Lifehacker writer Jesse Hagen :
If this is your first time taking a walk with your stylish baby stroller and your firstborn beats your testicles with a hard back kick, we sympathize with you dude. Anytime after that: it’s your damn fault.
If you need a short-term workaround because you just realized that your baby’s legs can crush your kohons while in the carrier, place your hand under his legs to reduce their reach and minimize unwinding (it even kicks in the kidneys.) hurt so bad).
Moving to Carrying Backpack
Once your baby is able to sit up on her own (usually around six months old), you can move him or her into a carrier backpack that dads seem to like especially. There are many options for outdoor trips with a baby in tow. Or you can wear it around town if you like. A mom named Daniel writes that her husband uses a Deuter Kid Comfort II to transport his child to and from kindergarten: “My son loves it and they get a lot of compliments about the ‘cool trip’.”
When choosing a backpack to carry, chiropractor Scott Bouch tells Consumer Reports that you should find one with a padded hip belt that is comfortable: “Most of the weight should be carried on your hips. The shoulder straps are only used to control the movement of the backpack. You should wear the backpack from the hips up, not the shoulders. “
A few more general tips for carrying a baby carrier.
- Ask friends if you can try out their carriers before buying your own.
- Keep your baby’s face clean at all times (do not hit him in the chest).
- Do not drink anything hot while you are carrying your baby.
- Make sure your baby’s legs sit naturally at the sides. BabyGearLab has a detailed guide to protecting your baby’s thighs while wearing the carrier.