First of all, safety is always important. There is nothing wrong with using an infant carrier. However, you should always use caution when you use one. Make sure that your infant carrier is strapped on securely before you move around with one. That is obvious, granted, but in order to do this you must read and implicitly follow the instructions included with your infant carrier.
Infant carriers are handy to help you get things done around the house. Let's say you want to do dishes or walk around and use the phone or do laundry. You can strap on your infant carrier and get things done. One of the greatest advantages is that an infant carrier that attaches on your back frees you up to haul larger objects like laundry baskets.
If you use an infant carrier that mounts to your front, you still have use of both hands and can interact with the baby while staying productive. There is no hurry to get overly active while you are nursing and your baby is young. But at some point you want to feel more mobile while not leaving your infant unattended. An infant carrier presents just the solution for this need.
Going out for a walk to get some fresh air or taking a stroll through the park are so much easier with an infant carrier. A stroller can be handy as well. One thing that's nice about an infant carrier, though, is that it allows you to burn extra calories while you go about your day. This obviously is not the reason one would use an infant carrier in the first place, but it sure is a nice bonus!
An infant carrier isn't just for mom, either. Even dad (and other family members) can get in on the infant carrier action! If you keep the baby with you, he or she will feel more loved, nurtured, involved and included.
Also, an infant carrier allows the child to see and experience a wider variety of surroundings (as opposed to staying sedentary until he or she learns to crawl and walk). This aspect of using an infant carrier increases the child's desire to become mobile more quickly, makes him or her more curious about (and fascinated) by the world around us, and could even positively impact his or her intelligence. Mental stimulation (particularly of the visual) at an early age has been shown to significantly increase intellectual development.
Choose an infant carrier carefully. When you select your infant carrier, look up reviews of that particular brand and model. You'll want to find an infant carrier that has the most comfort and durability. This is hard to gauge simply based on a product description. That's why infant carrier reviews are a good reference in your search. You can get an idea of what other parents thought of the one you are considering for purchase.
As the oldest of six children, Zach Thompson has held more than one baby! Comfortable Infant Carriers can determinately make the baby feel light and keep your hands free.