Babies can actually be placed in a carrier right away after they are born. However, because of the weak neck support newborns have, it’s safe to wait until 4 or 5 months of age until their muscles are strong enough.

You can start using a baby carrier from day one. Some parents think they can’t use a baby carrier until their baby is 6 weeks old or older, or they choose to wait until then. But you can take a baby carrier with you to the hospital and use it the day your baby is born, as long as they weigh at least seven (7) pounds.