Resources & References

Access print materials, brochures and posters, peruse the BCIA library or read through a sampling of the current research around babywearing and skin to skin care. Poke through our community image gallery. Information in this section is free to be distributed, referenced or used by professionals and consumers alike.

Safety Brochures
Current Research
Videos

*The popular BCIA Safety Brochures are available free for the cost of shipping, and can be used by educators, retailers, manufacturers or anyone who finds the information of use (they are popular at consumer shows, at conferences, in public health settings, to name only a few ways these brochures are used!) These brochures are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of rotating industry members, and there is room on the back of the brochure to personalize them with your own contact information. They currently ship from the US. English language brochures are available in print, and Spanish and French translations are available to download.

BCIA Safety Brochure 2016

BCIA Safety Brochure-Spanish

BCIA Safety Brochure-French

*To order a batch of brochures, please contact Linnea at director@babycarrierindustryalliance.org with your name, address, how many you would like and a paypal address for shipping invoicing.

Looking for an article, information or how-to guide? Below is a list of current research, articles and resources referencing baby carrier use, babywearing, attachment, touch, kangaroo care and hip development.

Do you have a relevant article, video or resource to include? Please contact us and we will review it for inclusion.

There’s No Such Thing as Holding Your Baby Too Much (article includes links to current research)
Babywearing: 23 Science Backed Benefits (includes extensive list of current research)
The Importance of Skin to Skin Contact (Breastfeeding Support)
Infant Calming Response during Maternal Carrying in Humans and Mice (research paper)
Should You Wear a Baby Sling (2011 article with a good reference section)
The impact of infant carrying on adolescent mother–infant interactions during the still‐face task (Feb 2020 research paper- contact us or the author for access to full text version)
Experiences with “Babywearing”: Trendy parenting gear or a developmentally attuned parenting tool? (Mar 2020 research paper- contact us or the author for access to full text version)

How To:

How to Choose a Baby Carrier (from retailer Little Zen One)
Baby Carrier Comparison Chart (from manufacturer DIDYMOS)
Choosing a Buckle Carrier Comparison Chart (from retailer Carry Me Away)

BCIA references/articles:

Looking for an instructional video? Check out the BCIA YouTube channel for some of our favorite positioning and how-to demos from BCIA industry members.