Because
our carriers are non-adjustable they are sized to
fit the parent or adult who will be carrying the child.
Most parents need to be fitted for his or her own
carrier. Our carriers are 100% cotton and are not
pre shrunk. Please wash for true size.
It is helpful if you can take one measurement of each
parent's chest. Place the measuring tape above the
bust, under the armpits and all the way around the
torso.
(This is not your bra size, although
pre-pregnancy bra size is a useful factor when determining
sizing)
In addition to this measurement several factors are
taken into consideration when determining size, especially
for those of you measuring on the border between sizes.
Please consider the following:
-
Where are you in your pregnancy or how old
is your baby? If you are in the last few
weeks of your pregnancy or have a newborn you may
need to drop an inch or so off of your above the
bust chest measurement to compensate for expected
weight loss.
- Your
height. This affects how long the carrier
will be on your torso. Depending on torso length
Very tall people can wear more than one size. Very
short people may need to go smaller.
-
Your pre-pregnancy weight. This
affects how you will bring the carrier up on your
torso by filling out the carrier width wise. Also,
do you carry most of your body weight up top or
on the lower part of your body?
- Do
you have broad or narrow shoulders?
If you have broad shoulders or a big bust or if
you are dad with a big chest you might fill the
carrier up a little more width wise. People with
narrow shoulders may want to lean toward a smaller
size.
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Do you have a long or short torso?
If you have a short torso you may need a smaller
carrier. If you have a long torso you may have more
options.
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Fitted t-shirt size. Carrier size
generally corresponds to your normal pre-pregnancy
fitted t-shirt size in combination with the other
factors mentioned above.
At New Native®Inc., we realize that proper fit
is essential to a successful contact carrying experience.
It is important to us that you get the correct size.
For this reason, you can exchange at any time. There
is no time limit on exchanges. Please see Exchanges
and Refunds page for important policies and procedures
regarding exchanges.
Carrier Fit:
Our aim in sizing is to determine
which carrier will fit most comfortably for the parent
and most securely for the child. To do this you'll
want the bulk of the baby's weight to be carried in
your center of gravity, which is where the body naturally
distributes the weight of the baby when it's inside
of you. This is the most comfortable place for your
body to carry large amounts of weight for long periods
of time. The carrier hangs within the center of your
gravity when the lowest part of the carrier (with
the baby in it) reaches below your belly button but,
above the crease of your leg where it bends at your
torso, and ideally right in between these two points.
If you have the correct size and are wearing
the carrier correctly, you should get a sense
that your baby feels safe and secure inside the pouch
and that it is comfortable on you. Please call our
customer service professionals with any questions
or concerns at 800/646-1682. We
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