Izmi FAQs

Izmi Baby Carriers are ideal from birth, for babies from 3.2kg / 7lbs.

While there is no minimum weight limit when your Izmi Baby Carrier is used correctly, we recommend seeking advice from a health professional or carrying consultant before using an Izmi Baby Carrier with premature or low birth weight babies.

That's a fancy way of saying: It's perfectly possible to carry smaller / low birth weight babies in an Izmi Baby Carrier, usually from 5lbs, but please be sure to contact us or another babywearing professional so we can help ensure it's fitted optimally and safely.

Hannah and the Izmi team are on hand to check photos or have a video chat, to ensure that your baby is safe in your carrier and that you are comfortable and confident.

Izmi Baby Wraps are ideal for babies from 2.3kg / 5lbs.

While there is no minimum weight limit when your Izmi Wrap is used correctly, we recommend seeking advice from a health professional or carrying consultant before using an Izmi Wrap with premature or low birth weight babies. 

That's a fancy way of saying: It's possible to carry smaller / low birth weight babies in an Izmi Baby Wrap, but please be sure to contact us or another babywearing professional so we can help ensure it's fitted optimally and safely.

Hannah and the Izmi team are on hand to check photos or have a video chat, to ensure that your baby is safe in your carrier and that you are comfortable and confident.

The Izmi Essential Carrier is older, basic polyester version of the premium cotton Izmi Baby Carrier.

Its is not suitable for back carrying; does not have easy-tightening webbing on the shoulder straps; and does not have matching accessories available.

The Izmi Essential Wrap is a basic cotton version of the more luxurious, thermoregulating, UV-protective, bamboo Izmi Baby Wrap.

If your child is under 6 months old and average height/weight: we recommend an Izmi Baby Carrier.

If your child over 6 months old and average height/weight: we recommend an Izmi Toddler Carrier.

See below for the differences between the our Baby and Toddler size carriers.

Please check product descriptions for details.

Short answer

The size. Our Toddler Carriers have a wider and slightly taller body panel than our Baby Carriers, so bigger babies (7m+) and toddlers are even better supported - and feel lighter!

If your child is under 6 months old and average height/weight: we recommend an Izmi Baby Carrier.

If your child over 6 months old and average height/weight: we recommend an Izmi Toddler Carrier.

Longer answer

When carrying a baby or toddler, it's ideal to ensure the carrier supports them across the whole of their seated width, i.e. from one knee to the other. This ensures the carrier supports more of their weight, so they feel lighter on you!

The body panel width of Izmi Baby Carriers extends from 18cm-41cm (7"-16") and they have been weight tested to a max weight of 16kg (33lbs). We recommend Izmi Baby Carriers for 0-12 month olds of average weight/height.

Smaller babies may be comfortably carried in Izmi Carrier beyond 12 months. And if you have a taller/heavier baby, you may want to size up to an Izmi Toddler Carrier sooner, from around 7 months.

The body panel width of Izmi Toddler Carriers extend from 32cm-49cm (13"-19") and they have been weight tested from 8kg-27kg (17.6-60lbs). We recommend Izmi Toddler Carriers from around 7 months to 4 years.

Apart from the body panel size, Izmi Baby and Toddler Carriers are almost identical in fit and style. But we have added a couple of extra features to our Toddler Carriers:

- Ultra-light, soft padding in the waistband for extra carrying comfort.

-Shoulder adjusters for back carrying: when tightened, your toddler will sit higher up on your back for a better view.

-No adjustable neck support, as this isn't need for older babies.

-Front and Back Carrying positions only, as forwards-facing isnt recommend for heavier babies or toddlers. Instead, you can position the carrier so that your child's arm/s are over the top of the body panel, so they are free to move and look around.

Short answer

Izmi Breeze Carriers have a soft mesh body panel for extra air-flow. Apart from that, they're identical.

Longer answer

The Izmi Breeze Baby and Toddler carriers are made from soft cotton and have a super soft, polyester mesh panel, for extra ventilation and breathability to help keep your little one cool.

The regular Izmi Baby and Toddler Carriers are made from soft cotton.

Aside from that, there's no differences.

Both the regular and Breeze carriers are suitable for all seasons.

If you:
- are in a hot climate
- need a carrier for summer
- are someone who 'runs hot'
- or if you simply like the look of the soft mesh
...then we recommend the Breeze version.

Yes, Izmi Baby Wraps are very practical and comfortable for breastfeeding.

Here's how to breastfeed in an Izmi Baby Wrap.

Remember: Breastfeeding in a baby wrap or carrier is never 100% hands free, as you'll still need at least one hand to support your baby's head.

Short answer

Yes. Izmi Baby Carriers and Izmi Toddler Carriers are soft, lightweight and ideal for breastfeeding on-the-go.

Longer answer

To breastfeed in an Izmi Baby or Toddler Carrier, its easiest feed with your sat/held baby upright. Loosen all the buckles slightly, shuffle your baby down, and guide your breast to your baby. Make sure you're wearing a top that can be pulled down, unbuttoned or easily lifted up for easy access.

You'll still need at least one hand to support your little one until they can grasp on their own, usually around 6 months or so. There is no such thing as hands-free breastfeeding in any sling or carrier, especially with a newborn.

Read our blog for more on breastfeeding in baby carriers.

Yes.  All Izmis are highly adjustable to parents and carers of different shapes and sizes.

Yes. Izmi Baby Carriers and Izmi Baby Wraps have been certified as Hip Healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute

The ideal position for your baby’s hips, in any carrier or wrap, is for them to be supported across the whole of their seated width, along their thighs; from one ‘knee pit’ to another. Their knees should be slightly higher up than their bum; in an ‘M’ position. This is the ideal position to support your baby’s developing hip joint.

All Izmis are highlight adjustable, to ensure optimal support for your baby’s hips at every age and stage. Check your Izmi’s instruction manual for details on how to adjust your carrier or wrap to get a perfect fit for your growing baby. 

Read more about what we affectionately call "The Hip Thing" on our blog.

As a rough rule of thumb: you count as one layer of clothing for your baby, and your Izmi counts as at least another. If you’re indoors, or going for a brisk walk and generating some heat, that’s like adding a third layer. 

That’s 3 layers already! Always bear this in mind when dressing yourself and your baby. Our recommendations are:

In cool/cold weather: keep your baby in indoor clothing, adding a hat and booties and/or rain cover if needed. Here are some tips for staying warm and dry when babywearing.

In very cold weather: as above, with a coat or other warm layer around both of you. Avoid bulky snowsuits to prevent overheating. Keeping your baby close to your body, without bulky fabric between you, will make you more aware of how warm or cool they are. When you head indoors you can easily undo your coat to help prevent them - and you - from overheating.

In hot weather: your baby may be comfiest in just their nappy and a sunhat! Here are some more tips on how to stay cool when babywearing in hot weather.

Yes.

No. One of the many advantages of an Izmi is that you can constantly keep an eye on your baby to make sure they're safe and comfortable. And all Izmis are designed to keep your baby upright to protect the airways.  So no lying down or sleeping for you while carrying your baby in an Izmi (sorry!)

You can carry your baby facing outwards in your Izmi Baby Carrier from around 4-5 months.

Your baby’s neck needs to be strong enough to be able to fully stabilise their head against the movements of your body. This means that they need to have full head control so their head doesn’t flop or bob around as you walk. They also need to be tall enough for their chin to sit above the top of the Izmi’s body panel.

Izmi Baby Wrap and Izmi Toddler Carrier are not designed for front-facing carrying. Instead, try placing one or two arms over the top of the wrap (from 4months+) or toddler carrier so your little one can look and move around.

Read more about forwards facing carrying on our blog.

We recommend this position for short periods of time (15-30 mins at a time), between the ages of 4 and 9 months, while your baby is awake ONLY.

This is because, in a front-facing position, your baby will always feel slightly heavier, as their weight is naturally pulling away from you; so after 15-30min you are likely to feel their weight more. In addition, babies get a lot of sensory stimulation from this position and are likely to get tired. 

After this, you can turn your baby to face you with their arms in or out of the carrier, so they’re free to look and move around; or try a hip carry (5-6months+) or back carry (6months+).

Read more about forwards facing carrying on our blog.

No. Izmi Toddler Carriers are optimised for babies and toddlers aged 7-8 months+. Based on many years of experience with thousands of families, our recommendation is that the front-facing position can be a great option for short periods, for babies aged between approximately 4 and 9 months. After this, you’re likely to start finding your child feeling heavy as their centre of gravity and increasing weight pulls away from you.

In the Izmi Toddler Carrier, your child can be carried with one or two arms over the top of the carrier’s body panel, when facing you, or on your hip, or back. This will give them the freedom to look and move around without feeling restricted.

Read more about forwards facing carrying on our blog.

It is important to adjust your Izmi tightly around your and your baby to prevent them from slumping, so that their airways are protected. 

An Izmi that is snug and tightly fitted will support your baby’s spine and head, enabling them to relax. It will also keep your baby’s weight snugly held into you; this will make them feel lighter and will help prevent backache or sore shoulders. 

Your baby should be held high and snug against your chest, close enough to kiss the top of their head; and with the carrier tightened to prevent them flopping or slumping away from your body. 

If your baby

-feels heavy

-is pulling on your back/shoulders or

-moves lower on your body over time

-needs to be supported with one or two hands

Then you need to wear your Izmi higher and tighter on your body

To check for the perfect fit: briefly lean forwards slightly, with one hand supporting your baby’s head. If their tummy flops away from your chest, your Izmi needs to be tightened.

If you can’t comfortably take a deep breath: loosen your Izmi very slightly so it’s more comfortable for you.

All Izmi products are machine washable on a cool (30 degree) or delicate cycle. But we recommend spot cleaning them with damp cloth as needed, unless they're really mucky.

Be sure to air dry them and do NOT put them in the tumble dryer.

All Izmi products are machine washable on a cool (30 degree) or delicate cycle. But we recommend spot cleaning them with damp cloth as needed, unless they're really mucky.

Be sure to air dry them and do NOT put them in the tumble dryer.

Yes!

Izmi carriers and wraps are highly adjustable to suit different body shapes and different sized babies. If yours doesn't feel perfectly comfortable right away, it's usually because it's not yet perfectly adjusted for you and your baby.

That's why we offer a free 15min video fit check with every carrier purchase, to make sure your carrier is set up safely and comfortably.

Simply WhatsApp video call the Izmi/Wear My Baby team on 07984 377 871, 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday. Please have your order number ready to give us. We don't book these calls in advance, as babies don't tend to stick to diaries!

If the team is busy with other parents and can't pick up right away, please try again later or leave us a message and we'll call you back as soon as we're available.

We hope that you will love your purchase from Izmi. It can take a few tries to get comfy in your carrier or wrap, so our expert team is on hand to help.

If you need help, please get in touch/ We're happy to offer a free 15 minute video fit check with every purchase, to make sure you're set up safely and comfortably.

We can only accept returned items that are unused and in their original as-new condition. Items must be in their original packaging, with all tags, labels and instruction manuals undamaged. We cannot refund items that have been worn or washed.

If you do wish to return an item, please inform us via email at info@izmibaby.co.uk within 28 days of receiving your order. We must then receive the item(s) within the next 14 days.

Returns address:

Izmi Baby Returns
Wear My Baby
58 Upper Tooting Road
LONDON
SW17 7PB, UK

You are responsible for the cost of return postage. We suggest using a tracked, insured service, as items remain your responsibility until they are in our possession.

Once we have received the returned item, we will send you a full refund for the purchase price of the item(s) within 7 days of receiving the item(s) back. We will refund to the credit/debit card or PayPal account that you used for the original purchase. Please note the refund may take some days to appear in your account, depending on your credit/debit card provider.

We do not refund shipping fees.

Full details of our Returns policy can be found here.

Babywearing FAQs

Most baby wrap slings are great from when your baby is around 7lbs.

Our Izmi Baby Wraps are ideal for babies from 2.3kg / 5lbs.

Stretchy baby wraps are one-size-fits-all and perfect for newborns from birth.

While there is no minimum weight limit when your Izmi Wrap is used correctly, we recommend seeking advice from a health professional or carrying consultant before using an Izmi wrap with premature or low birth weight babies. 

That's a fancy way of saying: It's possible to carry smaller / low birth weight babies in an Izmi Baby Wrap, but please be sure to contact us or another babywearing professional so we can help ensure it's fitted optimally and safely.

Hannah and the Izmi team are on hand to check photos or have a video chat, to ensure that your baby is safe in your carrier and that you are comfortable and confident.

As long as your baby carrier is designed for this, your baby can often face forwards from around 4-5 months.

Your baby’s neck needs to be strong enough to be able to fully stabilise their head against the movements of your body. This means that they need to have full head control so their head doesn’t flop or bob around as you walk. They also need to be tall enough for their chin to sit above the top of the carrie's body panel.

If your carrier is not designed for front-facing carrying but your baby is getting wriggly, you can try placing one or two arms over the top of the wrap (from 4months+), baby carrier or toddler carrier so your little one can look and move around.

Read more about forwards facing carrying on our blog.

Yes! During the initial weeks following a C-section, it's more comfortable to opt for a carrier WITHOUT a thick, structured waistband.

A stretchy wrap like the luxurious bamboo Izmi Baby Wrap, or the ultra lightweight Izmi Baby Carrier are perfect baby slings for after a caesaren birth.

When worn correctly (high and tight), they help distribute your baby's weight away from your lower abdomen and the scar area. 

Even though our carriers and wraps are ideal for carrying your baby after a c-section, we still recommend you take it slowly for the first six weeks post birth.

If possible, enlist the help of other family members or friends to carry your baby in a sling or carrier during the initial days and weeks.

Your wrap or carrier needs to be tied more tightly.

In a baby wrap: re-tie it ensuring it’s sufficiently snug and ensure you have tied a secure double knot. Here’s our video tutorial for how to correctly tie your wrap, for a perfect fit every time.

In an baby carrier: Pop your hands under your baby’s bottom and cuddle them into you, as you would if you weren’t using a carrier. You’ll find you’re holding them higher up on your body.

Then reposition the waistband so it says under your baby’s bum and higher on your torso; then tighten the side straps so your baby is held snugly in place. 

Either because it’s not adjusted properly, or your baby has outgrown it.

If your carrier fits you and your baby and is adjusted correctly, it should NEVER:

1. Make your back, shoulders or neck feel sore or painful
2. Cause you to lean in any direction
3. Make you want to rip it off after 20 minutes

A sling should always mimic how you carry your baby in your arms: snug and high up on your chest so they’re close enough to kiss.

Tightening your carrier (usually) or loosening it (sometimes) just a few centimetres here and there can make a vast difference. As can positioning the waistband higher up on your body. The clue is in the name: it’s a WAISTband, not a hip belt.

Making your carrier HIGHER and TIGHTER will usually make a huge difference to your comfort!

Why tightening? If your carrier or wrap is too loose or sitting too low on your body, your baby’s weight will pull away from you. Your centres of gravity will no longer match and it’ll put extra strain on your back.

Get in touch with us if you'd like more help.

It’s normal and very common for babies to fuss when they are being transferred from one place to another, including when putting them into a baby carrier or wrap.

Tired babies are also more likely to fuss in a sling, but stick with it! Give it 5-10 mins of movement and they’re very likely to settle and/or fall asleep. 

Walking, especially outside in fresh air, is a great way to settle your baby. If not then take a break to feed, play, relax and try again later.

If your newborn is hungry then they’ll be unlikely to settle in your wrap or carrier, especially if they’re breastfed, as they can smell your milk but can’t get to it! Even if they recently fed, try offering an extra feed.

We've got more tips for grumbling babies on our blog.

It’s normal. 

Welcome to the frustrated fifth trimester! Babies ages 3-6 months are going through a lot of developmental leaps so are particularly prone to be unsettled in carriers. It’s just their age! 

Are they pushing against your chest? They’re working those muscles and starting to develop the upper body strength they’ll need to master rolling and sitting up.

As they want to motor themselves around, but can’t, they can get frustrated. So get moving, ideally in the fresh air. 

You can also try using your Izmi Baby Carrier in a different position. Let your baby have one or both arms over the tops of the carrier so they can move and look around (4 months+).

Try the front-facing position for short periods (4 months+), a hip carry (5-6 months+) or a high back carry so they can see over your shoulder (6 months+). 

And remember: it’s a phase.

We've got more tips for grumbling babies on our blog.

Oh, look, another phase! Around 8-15 months your baby is likely to start trying to crawl or pull themselves up to walking.

If your baby is now doing acrobatic flips and loud protests to avoid going in a carrier, make sure they’re having lots of playtime/floor time before you put them in.

So make sure you’ve got your shoes on before you put them in your carrier and get outside. Fresh air makes a huge difference, as will the change of scene. 

Once your little one is confidently walking, you’ll find the novelty wears off fairly quickly, and they’re likely to start asking to be carried again once their little legs get tired.

There is no fixed upper limit, so long as you are both comfortable. Just as there isn't an upper limit on how many hours a day you can spend cuddling and holding your baby, there's no real upper limit for how long you can spend carrying them.

In your baby’s first months, they may be happily carried for a large proportion of the day, coming out for feeds and nappy changes.  

As they get older and they become more alert and awake for longer periods, they're going to be more keen to get down, explore on the floor and play and come up to you when they're tired and ready for a snuggle.

As a rough rule of thumb: you count as one layer of clothing for your baby, and your carrier counts as at least another. If you’re indoors, or going for a brisk walk and generating some heat, that’s like adding a third layer. 

That’s 3 layers already! Always bear this in mind when dressing yourself and your baby.

Our recommendations are:

In cool/cold weather: keep your baby in indoor clothing, adding a hat and booties and/or rain cover if needed. Here are some tips for staying warm and dry when babywearing.

In very cold weather: as above, with a coat or other warm layer around both of you. Avoid bulky snowsuits to prevent overheating. Keeping your baby close to your body, without bulky fabric between you, will make you more aware of how warm or cool they are. When you head indoors you can easily undo your coat to help prevent them - and you - from overheating.

As a rough rule of thumb: you count as one layer of clothing for your baby, and your carrier counts as at least another. If you’re indoors, or going for a brisk walk and generating some heat, that’s like adding a third layer. 

That’s 3 layers already! Always bear this in mind when dressing yourself and your baby.

In hot weather, your baby may be comfiest in just their nappy and a sunhat! Here are some more tips on how to stay cool when babywearing in hot weather.