Features inserts in baby carrier for newborns

Modern rhythm of life implies constant mobility. Young families with small children are often forced to travel to the country, to the supermarket, to visit their relatives. Many cars are equipped with air conditioning, split system. Such conditions allow parents to take an infant with them.

However, safe trips with a baby are possible only if there is a car carrier. For maximum comfort, a special liner is placed inside the device. This article will tell you about the features of this detail.

In the assortment of stores there are many varieties of liners for newborns. They differ in form, design, are made of fabrics of various textures.

Functions that perform all inserts in the car carrier:

• fixing the neck and spine of the child;
• protection against moisture;
• removal of the additional load on the child’s muscles when the vehicle is moving;
• creation and fixation of the required angle of inclination inside the carrier;
• the ability to provide a horizontal position for the convenience of the baby.

The main task that is foreseen by the manufacturers is to protect the newborn child from injuries during the maneuvers of the car, with sudden braking or even impact.

Inserts for newborns are made from quality materials. They withstand very heavy loads, the developers take into account the most difficult situations that may arise on the road. At the same time, due to the contact with the child’s body, the liners must have a very gentle and “breathing” structure. They are usually made from natural fabrics (cotton, linen). Synthetic hypoallergenic fabrics are also used in production.

Today, manufacturers produce various types of liners:

• comfortable mattresses for the neck - necessary to give a comfortable position to the baby who is in the car in a horizontal position;
• in the form of a roller - are issued for ensuring protection, comfortable fixing of a neck and maintenance of the head in a comfortable position;
• anatomically shaped pillow - functional and very comfortable, can be used both in the car cradle and in the wheelchair.

Consider the most popular models of liners for newborns, who are appreciated by the parents of the youngest passengers.

• Rant - it is made in the form of a pillow, has various color schemes. Allows you to easily change the angle of the child in a car seat with his own hands for greater convenience of the baby.

• "AutoBra" - a product of anatomical shape, has good breathability.

• Air Fresh Insert - has an anatomical shape, is made of cotton in the form of a grid in three layers, freely passes the air and is used for comfortable trips in hot weather.

• Cybex Sirona - developed by German orthopedic surgeons, has an anatomical shape. If you put the product tightly, you can reduce the inner space of the carrier. You can change the angle for the optimal location of the child's body.

• Ben Bat - multifunctional product. It can be used in a cradle, crib, stroller. Perfectly supports the back, baby's head. Rattles are built into the lower part, which are activated when the child moves. In the headrest there is a holder for a pacifier, which is removed if necessary.The insert is two-sided: one side is designed for cold weather conditions, made of soft plush fabric, and the other is made of lightweight material, perfect for warm weather.

• Cybex - designed to accommodate the child in a comfortable position, comfortably fills the empty space around the baby. It has various color and design options. Wash should be done sparingly.

• Sevi baby differs from others in that the main support is provided in the waist area of ​​the baby. Made from cotton.

• Hauck Dry Me - double-sided liner, made of wear-resistant materials (the side intended for winter is microfiber, for summer it is made of cotton). The surface is impregnated with a special water-repellent layer.

The insert for fixing the position of the head should be used only until the child himself learns to confidently hold his head. All children develop in different ways. Only doctors can give timely and clear recommendations on when to remove a special insert from the construction. They will check and evaluate the readiness of the neck, spine and muscles of the baby.

Specialists Tips and Recommendations

• When choosing a liner, parents must take into account the behavior and activity of their baby.
• It is necessary to ensure that the liner is tightly located in the car seat and clearly fixed the whole body of a newborn baby. Compliance with this rule is necessary to remove the extra load from the spine of a small passenger when the vehicle is moving.
• It is necessary to constantly monitor the locking system between the liner and the car cradle. Belts must be properly fastened, in no case should they rub soft baby skin. It is necessary to fix not weakly and not too tight, so as not to create discomfort for the baby.
• Get high-quality liners, then you can take the child even on long trips. Do not try to save money by buying cheap products of dubious quality. It is better not to use homemade liners, because they will not be able to properly and securely secure the child in the desired position.

See why the insert in the car carrier is needed in the next video.