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hug-a-bub baby carrier

Hug-a-bub is the only hands-free carrier that I know of. Most carriers still require you to hold your baby with one hand, while relying on your shoulders to carry the weight. Hug-a-bub is different. It supports your body evenly by spreading the weight across your body. This excellent back support is why so many childcare professionals, physiotherapists and midwives and now recommending the hug-a-bub.

the hug-a-bub®  baby carrier

The makers of hug-a-bub® understand why babies need to be held and they know how hard it has become for parents in our culture to meet this need alone. They have designed a sling that actually makes it more convenient to wear your baby as you go than to continually stop what you are doing to push the pram or bounce the bouncer.

what is a hug-a-bub®?

The hug-a-bub® is a wrap-around, soft-cotton sling that holds your baby close to your heart, so they feel hugged even though your hands may be busy doing other things.

The hug-a-bub®, unlike most other pouches, is not a fixed structure. It has no complicated clips or buckles and is made from many metres of stretch cotton and employs a very simple ‘tie-on’ method.

The stretchy nature of our fabric, combined with the easy tying technique, beautifully accommodates your baby’s size and your body shape, resulting in a flexible, secure and extremely comfortable carrier.

positions

hug-a-bub® has 4 different carrying positions offering a versatility which enables you to meet the different moods and needs of your baby, from prematurity through to toddler-hood.

	It is a definite favourite. This vertical chest-to-chest position is wonderful for settling babies, bonding, and relieving the symptoms of colic and reflux. (Suitable for premies – 18 months).			This is a horizontal position, wonderful for ‘hands free’ breastfeeding and sleepy newborns. (Suitable for premies - 4 months)
peapod			heart to heart
	Is a face out vertical position, which is great for the active baby that wants to see the world. It is slightly less comfortable for the wearer due to the movement of the baby’s weight away from your body, we recommend this one for shorter carrying periods. Not suitable for tired babies. (Suitable for 4-12 months)			A variation of ‘heart to heart’ that allows older babies to have their upper body free from the straps, creating a less restrictive hold. If babies fall asleep in this position, you have the option to tuck their arms back under the straps for extra support. (Suitable for 4mths- 3 years)
on the go			koala cuddle

features

head support
The wide shoulder wraps double up to provide the most secure support for babies’ head and neck. It is ideal for newborns and premature or sleeping babies.

back support
the hug-a-bub’s ergonomic design, wraps around your torso, from shoulders to hips, reducing unnecessary strain on your shoulders, neck and back. It is recommended by physiotherapists for those with some chronic back problems.

hands free
Due to its unique wrap style, the hug-a-bub®’ baby carrier offers a firm and secure hold that allows you to have your hands completely free. When desired, you can even bend forward without your baby dropping away from your body.

security
When worn correctly the hug-a-bub® is one of the most secure baby carriers on the market. There are no clips or buckles to break or seams to come undone. It is even possible to bend over completely without fear of your baby falling out.

breast feeding
There are two positions that may be suitable for breastfeeding your baby discretely and comfortably: either horizontally or vertically, depending on the babies size and the size of the mother’s breasts. (Some women with very large breasts have expressed difficulty breastfeeding in the hug-a-bub®)

weight limit
There is no real weight limit for your baby. The hug-a-bub® is suitable for babies from prematurity up to toddlerhood. As long as you still pick them up…they will feel lighter in a hug-a-bub®!.

safety standards
hug-a-bub® is recognized for its safety by physiotherapists, childcare professionals, midwives, occupational therapists and is used in special care nurseries in hospitals.

Learning to use a hug-a-bub® compared to using a sling is not unlike learning to tie laced-shoes for the first time. There is a simple tying method that, once learned, will ensure you get optimum comfort and support from the hug-a-bub®. It may require a little patience during the first 1 or 2 practices, but once you are use to it, it will become second nature. We have produced very easy to follow instructions on a DVD  which comes with each hug-a-bub®. It demonstrates the technique step-by-step as well as the 4 carrying positions and adjustments used for summer and winter wearing.

simple steps to tie your hug-a-bub®   simple steps to place your baby