All children love contact with their mother or father's body, for them it is necessary.

So the answer is: immediately, with the right conditions and technique. That is, in front, in a position in which the baby is belly to belly (or heart to heart) with the carrier.

If the baby is healthy, it is possible to start carrying from birth (full-term pregnancy) and continue up to 18kg and beyond. After around 18 months the baby carrier will become a pocket stroller, when the child is tired of walking and needs a "lift".

As soon as he is born, the upright position will help the newborn to control gastric reflux, which is often very painful.

Gradually and after a few weeks, you can try to make him sit with his legs apart. Without ever trying, considering that every child reacts and grows differently and therefore there is no precise schedule to follow.

Even premature babies benefit enormously from Babywearing, also called "Pouch therapy" (carried out after the doctor's favorable opinion). For further information: https://mhug.it/blogs/news/il-mio-bambino-e-prematuro-posso-usare-la-fascia

An analysis from a regulatory point of view: when to start safely

A very common question among parents, especially regarding safety, is: "at what age can you start using babywearing support?" Understanding the appropriate time to start is critical to ensuring your child's safety and well-being.

In Italy, the safety regulation provides precise guidelines, particularly regarding the appropriate age to start babywearing. According to this standard, it is explicitly indicated that the supports are indicated for babies born at term, i.e. starting from the 37th completed week of gestation.

Clearly, in different cases it will be the manufacturer's responsibility to specify whether the product is suitable for a later age.

The blog explores in detail various topics, including "at what age can you start using support for babywearing", analyzing the Italian guidelines for safe babywearing from birth and addressing key aspects such as the choice of the type of most suitable support depending on the age of the child, with a particular focus on the precautions to be taken in the first months of life.

Join us, to explore how to embrace the practice of babywearing in a safe and conscious way, this blog will be an essential guide for all parents wishing to start babywearing, offering practical advice and useful information to ensure a comfortable and safe experience from the first hug.