New Native Inc carrier sizing

Sizes

 

New Native® Baby Carriers are available in parent sizes S through XL (XS and 2XL-5XL available on request).  To determine your size simply take a measurement above your bust under your arms, all the way around.  Using your fitted t-shirt size as a guideline can be helpful as well.  New Native is always happy to assist you with sizing, call 1 800 646 1682 for baby-wearing support.

 

Sizing Chart- Above the Bust Chest Measurement:

(Measurements do overlap)

                      X Small             Small               Medium         Large            X Large

                        25-29”       30-35”                     34-39”            38-42”           40-45”

 

 

In addition to the above the bust chest measurement, several factors are taken into consideration when determining size. 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 use a smaller size.

¨      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.

¨      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.

¨      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.

¨      Preference. Remember some parents prefer to carry their babies high up near the bust while others prefer to carry their babies more in their center of gravity near the hips. Which do you prefer?

Carrier Fit

 

Because the New Native® Baby Carrier is non-adjustable and comes in parent sizes it is very streamline and easy to use. It is free of belts and buckles, providing the most comfort, security, and ease of mobility for you and your baby.

 

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 during pregnancy. 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 hip, ideally right in between these two points. Exception: someone with a very short torso may need to

wear the carrier lower than the bend of the hip.

To check for the correct size you need to try on the carrier with the weight of your baby in it.  The lowest part of the carrier (with the baby in it) should not hang below the top of your thigh. If it is too long you will bump the baby when you are walking, and it could put strain on your back. The carrier is too small if the lowest part of the carrier hangs above your belly button (with the baby in it). When sized correctly, the carrier will fall within your center of gravity, and feel extremely comfortable.

If you are pregnant or adopting you can use a bag of flour to simulate the baby’s weight. During pregnancy try the carrier on around your side rather than over your belly and see where the lowest point of the carrier hangs in relation to your belly button and the bend where your leg meets your hip.