Back carrying: carry baby on back, a breeze!

In this article, you will discover a real testimonial from a mom who carried her baby in a wrap and in a baby carrier and then tried back babywearing.

"I've been carrying my baby (a little wink) since birth, in a wrap then in a baby carrier, but it took me 12 months before I tried back babywearing. The time needed to feel confident enough, no doubt. It's amazing how we can make a mountain out of certain techniques or practices... It's amazing how we can then say to ourselves: "But why didn't I do it sooner?!".

Not quite ready yet? One thing is certain, there's no point in forcing yourself, but if you're like me, then a parent's testimonial can help you see things from a different angle. Today, and because not a week goes by without me carrying my son on my back, I thought I absolutely had to share my experience, to convince you to embrace this way of babywearing... whenever you feel the urge!"

Back babywearing: the click moment

Whether with a wrap or a baby carrier, the first thing is to feel the desire to carry your child on your back. Would you like your baby to have a good view of the scenery during walks? Or to have your hands free for your activities? You do need to wait until your baby can hold their head up and their legs and hips naturally spread apart. Beyond the physiological aspect, you also need to feel ready yourself as a parent. Carrying your baby at the front, having them "within kissing distance" is such a tender practice that you may feel reluctant to change or at least alternate. I write this because it's also what kept me from trying back babywearing for a long time, in addition to the ease of installing them at the front. For me, the click moment happened a few days after getting my HoodieCarrier baby carrier. Since installing it was already a joy in front carry mode, I challenged myself: what if I carried him on my back? I started by reading the manual instructions, but it was above all the YouTube tutorials that helped me take the leap. And you know what? Even though he had barely been napping in the mornings anymore, he fell asleep just a few minutes after being rocked on my back. For the first installation, I took it as a sign. A sign of tiredness of course... but also a sign of encouragement: "Back babywearing is so comfortable, mum! Will you carry me like this more often?"

Carrying an older baby on your back: so comfortable

The baby carrier was already a great companion, but I have to admit, the back carry mode makes it a true ally for my weekends. "That's really what's so great about babywearing, whether in a baby carrier or a wrap, it's impossible to get tired of it. "Come on, this time I'll carry you at the front!", "Up we go, I'm setting you up on my back!". Yes, for sure, back babywearing is truly an aspect that would be a shame to overlook or set aside out of fear. After being won over by back carry mode, I introduced the dad for their weekly walks at the park. In the HoodieCarrier of course! The baby's weight is completely balanced and even feels lighter than at the front (backpack effect)! Our son is then very calm, he smiles, enjoys it, and I feel invested with a new role: that of sharing the little joys of back babywearing and why not… convince you too!