It is possible to carry forward facing in other slings however, such as stretchy wraps, woven wraps, ring slings and just in your arms.

We are often asked whether the AmaWrap can be a front facing baby carrier “so they can see more of the world”. The quick answer is yes, of course, you can use it as a front facing baby carrier, the method is exactly the same as facing in!

A woven wrap is perfect for wrapping your newborn right from day 1, or whenever you are ready. It works so well because it is a soft piece of fabric – no buckles, rings or straps – that you snug up around your baby for a custom fit. This means perfect support of your newborn baby’s unique size and shape.

between 4-6 months old
Once her neck muscles are strong enough to steadily support her head, typically between 4-6 months old, then you can safely face her forward in your cute pink baby carrier (or whatever color you have for your baby girl or boy).

around 12 months
Most baby carrier manufacturers will only recommend forward facing up to around 12 months. After that age you would be much better, in terms of comfort and keeping your carrier stitching in-tact, to carry your growing nosey toddler on your back.

around 4 to 6 months
As soon as your baby can hold his head up steadily, usually around 4 to 6 months, you can turn him out to face the world – though some babies may still prefer the cozier snuggling position of facing inward for a few more months.

Baby carriers aren’t recommended for babies under four months of age or babies who can’t hold up their heads yet. This is because they’re at greater risk of neck injuries.

Forward facing is also unsafe for a sleeping baby since that most often leads to a chin to chest head position that can restrict baby’s airway. Don’t wear a sleeping baby forward facing.

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MOBY Ring Sling. Made with high-quality woven cotton fabric, the MOBY Ring Sling is perhaps the best baby sling for comfort. The intuitive design supports a variety of wearing options, from front-carrying to hip-carrying.

A Moby Wrap is a long piece of cotton fabric that is made for baby wearing. This wrap is made for babies that are 8 to 35 pounds (3.6 to 15.8 kg).