New Native Baby Carrier Questions and Answers

New Native Baby Carrier Questions and Answers

Q:What makes the New Native® Baby Carrier different than other carriers?

A: Because our carrier is nonadjustable and comes in parent sizes there is no bulky padding or extra fabric to get in the way. For this reason our carrier is a little more streamlined than many other carriers on the market. Also we believe our carrier feels safer and more secure for your baby since there are no buckles to slip and be readjusted. The New Native Baby Carrier is a loop that is a pocket. It is simple yet effective. It has a curve built into the bottom which holds the sides up on both sides of the baby making it possible to have both hands free. This shape also makes it possible to put a folded towel under your baby to prop your baby up. The main reason babies do not like slings at first is if they can not see out before they are able to sit up on their own. The second reason for an unhappy baby is that some babies want to move their legs more than a sling allows. With ours a towel can be arranged to allow for kicking room. Put the carrier on over one arm and your head, it is on with no fuss. Open it up and put your baby in. This is quick and easy. The strap is 10 inches wide so it does not cut into the shoulder. It is better on the parent’s back than many other carriers.

Q: Is there a weight limit?
A: Our baby carrier has a suggested weight limit of 35 pounds. Toddlers are usually 2 to 4 years old when they weigh 35 pounds and can be carried in a hip straddle position. The carrier works great for babies and toddlers, for older babies, put the seam on the hip and put baby’s legs on either side of your body, then slip the baby’s legs into the carrier, pull carrier up to center of babies back. For toddlers you can hold the child on your hip then slip the carrier on and over both of you, then slip under baby’s bottom to just under the back of the knees and up around her back or have her just slip into the carrier.

Q: Can I use the carrier right away with my new born?
A: Yes, the carrier is designed to be used from infancy up to 35lbs.
Because little babies like to be able to peek out of the carrier you can use our specially designed infant support pillow inside which supports the baby’s spine and allows baby to peek out. For smaller babies the pillow adds extra support and holds them up higher. The pillow also helps babies straighten out more, otherwise they tend to curl up in a natural fetal Position.
You can also try using a towel, small pillow or anything soft that he will not get tangled in to prop him up higher, while also opening up the space to create more room for his legs. The infant support pillow is used generally until the baby can hold his or her head up on her own.

Q: Can I use the carrier with a preemie?
A: Premature babies can be contact-carried right away with a New Native® Baby Carrier. Please check with your doctor for contraindications and proper positioning in response to certain health complications. Many parents choose to purchase our infant support pillow to help with positioning. The infant support pillow supports the baby’s spine and helps the baby to peek out of the carrier more easily.

Q: How many months can I expect to use the infant support pillow?
A:The infant support pillow can be useful until your baby is around 5 months old and able to hold his head up by himself and sit up on his own. The length of use also depends on how your baby carrier fits you. If your carrier is fitting on the high and tight side, the pillow may lift your baby up too high in the carrier. If the carrier hangs lower down on your torso it is more likely that there will be room for both your baby and the pillow inside the carrier. In sizing the carrier, the best range for it to hang with the baby in it is when the bottom of the carrier is no higher than your belly button and no lower than the bend where your leg and hip meet. If your carrier is towards the lower end of this range the pillow can be useful. A folded towel can also be used from your baby’s bottom up to the back of his head. You may wish to try that first before buying the pillow.

Q: Can the carrier be used with twins?
A: Usually people with twins get two carriers, one for each baby. This is very comfortable for the parent when wearing both babies because each baby can be worn on opposite sides distributing the weight in a very balanced fashion. When the babies are new they can be worn together in the same carrier. The babies can be worn in one carrier for approximately four months or until their weight combined approaches the recommended weight limit of 35lbs.

Q: Why is the carrier non adjustable?
A: Our carrier is non adjustable so it will be comfortable for the parent and safe for the baby. Our carrier is more comfortable because there are no buckles or rings to cut into your shoulder and its cooler in the summer time since there isn’t a bunch of extra fabric and padding to get in the way. We believe our carrier is safer and more secure for your baby since there are no buckles to slip and be readjusted. Our affordable prices allow each parent to have the size that works best.

Q: Do people need to get a second carrier for when the baby gets bigger?
A: Most people only need one carrier from infancy up to 35lbs. However, some parents use more than one size for versatility with different carrier positions. The cradle position can be worn with a larger carrier especially with a bigger baby, and a smaller carrier is used to secure an older baby on your hip in an upright position.

Q: How do I breast feed my baby in the New Native® Baby Carrier?
A: Line the babies head and face up to the breast you wish to nurse your baby with. Next, pull your shirt up and pull the carrier down on the side closest to you and support the baby’s head with your hand or elbow. Lift your baby to your breast. Pull the outside fabric of the carrier up if you wish to be discreet. For an older baby that can sit up on his or her own you may not need to support their head with your elbow or hand.

Q: Is there a way or trick to breastfeed on both breasts when using the sling?
A:To nurse your baby on both sides:
When your baby is placed with baby’s head on your left side with the carrier over your left shoulder you can hook your baby up to your left breast in the cradle hold. Support the baby’s head and body with your left hand and arm. To nurse on the right side, lift your baby’s weight with your left hand, grip the carrier with your right hand and slide the carrier around to your right until the baby’s head is in position to nurse on your right breast in the football hold position. Support your baby’s head with your right hand and body with your arm. You can also have the carrier on your right shoulder and do the same thing in the opposite direction. Please call if you need more help with this.

Q: What is the difference between Organic and regular cotton?
A: Both our organic and regular fabrics are high quality fabrics.
Our organic cotton carriers are made from cotton that has been grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Conventional growing methods deplete and toxify the soil, water, and air which compromises the health of humans and animals. Organic growing methods actually replenish the soil with vitamins and minerals to promote sustainability.
Likewise, the organic fabrics are processed without the use of toxic chemicals which are commonly discharged directly into our water supply with conventional processing methods. The methods and materials used in growing organic cotton are low impact on the environment and help to build and sustain biologically diverse agriculture. These improved industry standards care for our precious environment and help to promote a healthy future for generations to come.

Q: Does this company have a program for low income families?
A: Our Friend’s of Bonding program helps to subsidize carriers for low income families. Friend’s of Bonding is a group of people who, through their own experiences or observations, understand the value of increased parent-child bonding. The New Native® Baby Carrier is an especially effective tool that promotes bonding through contact carrying. Friend’s of Bonding encourages all forms of loving contact between parent and child, including traditional arm carrying and the use of similar sling-type carriers. Members of the Friends of Bonding community contribute time, effort or money to help parents who are less fortunate and may not be able to afford a carrier.
Please give us a call for more information. We are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST, at (831) 476-8114, or toll free 1-800-646-1682

Q: Are factory Seconds safe for babies?
A: Our Factory seconds are all inspected fully and are repaired securely. We only sell carriers that are structurally sound and safe for babies. The most common flaw is a “zigzag stitch” Which is where we have reinforced the fabric so it won’t become weak with use.

Q: Can my husband and I both wear the same carrier?
A: Because body dimensions vary greatly from person to person, most parents should be fitted for his or her own carrier. Occasionally some couples with a similar above the bust chest measurement can share the same carrier.

Q: Can people with back problems wear your carrier?
A: Many people with back problems have used our carrier successfully because our carrier distributes the weight evenly from shoulder to hip. The carrier strap which spreads across the parent’s shoulder is ten inches wide and covers a broad area across the shoulder. If the carrier is fitted correctly and the baby is hanging in the center of the parent’s body the carrier should feel very comfortable.