From what age can it be used?

Since the carrier allows for a forward carrying position, it can be used as early as 3 months.

What about the spread of the legs? Is it too big?

The position in which the baby is carried in the Yamo Baby Carrier supports the spinal column and the distribution of the weight between the pelvis, thighs and the spinal column in comparison to a carrying position without the spread of the legs which compresses the spinal column in its entire length and can cause problems with the development of the hip joint.

What about the possibility of carrying in front with the baby facing outwards?

One of the key features of the Yamo Baby Carrier is that the position in which the baby is carried there is a great deal of support of the spinal column and the distribution of the weight of the baby’s head (which is the heaviest part of his body) between the pelvis, thighs and the spinal column. In this position the baby is not supported by his crouch with his legs and head dangling in front.
Furthermore, according to the opinion of Physical Therapists the baby gets encouragement to take interest in his surroundings by looking to the sides while stretching and tilting of the body helps to strengthen the baby’s back and shoulders.

Will I be able to put the baby on my back alone?

Yes. It is recommended to practice this a few times with the help of another person and also to do this in front of a mirror in order for the adult and the baby to be able to see what is happening and to coordinate the movements of placing the baby visually. The more the baby will try this position, the more he will learn to cooperate and to help out when wearing the Yamo Baby Carrier by spreading his legs and moving close to the body of the adult. 2 important tips:
1. Always support the baby with one hand and press him close to your back while putting him in the carrier.
2. Make sure that the adult leans forward while putting the baby in the carrier in order to fully use the gravitational pull which will press the baby close to the adult’s body.

What about the baby’s field of vision when he is on my back or facing me – stomach to stomach?

The baby will accept what we offer him and if the baby shows some resistance it is often not because what we adults think that the baby is missing. In fact, almost anything is of interest to babies and they will find their way to look at the world, the advantage is that they will do it out of a healthy position that is good for them and comfortable for us for long period of time.

How will I know what is going on with the baby while on my back?

With time and experience you develop “eyes on your back”. This means that you get more in tune with the movements of the baby and you learn to feel and know what is going on behind you – it is just a matter of practice and confidence.

Why aren’t there any pouches on the back of the carrier?

The logic behind not allowing for any kind of storage of objects on the baby’s body, such as a pocket or an extra bag, comes from the thought that the baby’s body should be as free as possible to attain the natural position that is created while using the Yamo Baby Carrier.
In other words, we can not know how it feels in the carrier when putting items close to the baby’s body (keys, mobile phone, bottle, etc.)
Even more so, we don’t see any practical knowledge with a carrying system that should function as a storage unit on your back – that would require you to take off the carrier or moving it to the front / side and that would defeat the purpose of the whole thing.
The more we carry balanced loads so that the load that we carry would be as close to our bodies as possible, the compensation that we make in order to balance ourselves would be smaller.
In that mind set, the “farther” the load would be from our bodies, the effort to carry it would be greater.
The carrying solutions that we strive to, are all based on even distribution that aspires for optimal balancing of the load on the carrying adult while keeping with the most supporting and natural body contour of the baby and later on of the toddler.

Why the Yamo Baby Carrier and not a hard back carrier?

The Yamo Baby Carrier is the only carrier made out of soft 100% cotton, Without heavy, clumsy construction and synthetic fibers.
The Yamo Baby Carrier presses the body of the baby close to the parent’s body in the most optimal body position as well as not requiring additional effort from the parent to compensate his/her stance – which is what usually happens in back carriers where the baby is far from the parents body.
The Yamo Baby Carrier is light weight, compact and ideal for trips and traveling since it does not take up any room at all.
All the reasons mentioned above make the Yamo Baby Carrier an especially user friendly carrier.

Does the Yamo Baby Carrier come in different sizes?

No. The Yamo Baby Carrier fits all sizes. In case of need, a wider strap can be attached to the waist.

Can I breastfeed in the Yamo Baby Carrier?

Yes! You can loosen the shoulder straps so that the baby will be at a lower position parallel to the breast and that way you can breastfeed.

Can I use the Yamo Baby Carrier while pregnant?

There are women who used the Yamo Baby Carrier during their pregnancy without any problems at all. It is something that is very individual for each person.
However, we recommend consulting with a doctor if a woman decides to use the Yamo Baby Carrier past her 5th month of pregnancy.

Important reminder!

We highly recommend and offer that you be in touch with us regarding any questions that you might have or regarding anything that you are not sure about at info@yourbabycarrier.com