Embrace Knit Newborn Carrier - Sage Meadows

Yes, the Embrace baby carrier was designed for the newborn phase. Babies must meet the minimum 20 inches/50.8 cm height and 7 lbs./3.2 kg weight.

The Embrace baby carrier adjusts to your newborn baby when the waistbelt is folded in twice in the Newborn Mode – Facing In position by shortening the back panel and narrowing the seat width.

The Embrace baby carrier has three modes you can use to carry baby:

1. Newborn Mode - Facing In
2. Baby Mode - Facing In
3. Baby Mode - Facing Out

Your baby's height and developmental milestones will determine the best mode to use.

• Newborn Mode - Facing In: From birth (at least 7 lbs./3.2 kg and 20 in/50.8 cm) to 23 in/58.4 cm (around 2 months). The Embrace baby carrier adjusts to your newborn baby when the waistbelt is folded in twice in the Newborn Mode – Facing In position by shortening the back panel and narrowing the seat width.
• Baby Mode - Facing In: From 23 in/58.4 cm (around 2 months) and up to 25 lbs./11.3 kg
• Baby Mode - Facing Out: An additional option for babies with strong head and neck control and taller than 26 in/66 cm (around 5-6 months). Baby’s face and chin must always clear the top of the panel.

Please refer to the instruction manual and instruction videos for each carry mode before using your Embrace carrier and before attempting new modes or positions.

Knowing which mode to carry baby in will depend on baby’s height and the developmental milestones they’ve hit. Newborns under 23 in./58.4 cm should be carried in the Newborn Mode – Facing In with the waistbelt flipped inwards twice.

However, once they reach 23 in/58.4 cm, you can begin carrying in the ‘Baby Mode - Facing In’ and you no longer need to flip the waistbelt.

As your baby grows older and can see above the front panel of the carrier, has strong head & neck control, and has a natural curiosity to see and interact with the world, they are ready for front-outward carry. We recommend starting with short durations (5-10 minutes) to prevent over-stimulation.

Here are some signs that baby is becoming over-stimulated and ready to switch back to baby facing in mode:

• Baby seems tired, cranky, or fussy
• Baby is rubbing its eyes
• Baby is spreading fingers and toes, making fists
• Baby is laying hands in front of face
• Baby is ‘spacing out,’ sometimes baby will turn away and simply space out
• Baby is turning away again and again, trying to ‘switch off’
• If this all becomes too much for baby, baby may become drowsy
• Baby becomes hyper-vigilant (overly attentive). Instead of relaxed, baby’s body may stiffen

If you notice these cues, we recommend switching baby to inward facing carry position and/or create a quiet, calm environment to help baby relax and recharge.

No. You should never carry your baby facing out until the following developmental milestones are met:

• Once they are over 26 in/66 cm
• Display good head and neck control
• Chin clears the back panel when in good positioning

Babies are born with an immature nervous system and are easily overstimulated by too much noise, activity, and sensation in the world around them. Baby simply can't process it all and needs some quiet time, a moment to relax, and a chance to calm down.

Once your baby can see above the front panel of the carrier, has strong head & neck control, and has a natural curiosity to see and interact with the world, they are ready for front-outward carry. We recommend starting with short durations (5-10 minutes) to prevent over-stimulation.

Here are some signs that baby is becoming over-stimulated and ready to switch back to baby facing in mode:

• Baby seems tired, cranky, or fussy
• Baby is rubbing its eyes
• Baby is spreading fingers and toes, making fists
• Baby is laying hands in front of face
• Baby is ‘spacing out,’ sometimes baby will turn away and simply space out
• Baby is turning away again and again, trying to ‘switch off’
• If this all becomes too much for baby, baby may become drowsy
• Baby becomes hyper-vigilant (overly attentive). Instead of relaxed, baby’s body may stiffen

If you notice these cues, we recommend switching baby to inward facing carry position and/or create a quiet, calm environment to help baby relax and recharge.

The padded part of the waistbelt is 2.8 in/7 cm wide and 22.4 in/57 cm long. The waistbelt webbing is 32.3 in/82 cm long.

The spreadable shoulder straps are 3.9 in/10 cm wide. When spread out, the shoulder straps measure 9.2 in/23.5 cm. The shoulder strap webbing is 21.2 in/54 cm long.

Yes, as with all our baby carriers and wraps, the Embrace comes with the ErgoPromise Lifetime Guarantee. If you find a manufacturing or material defect, we’ll replace your carrier or part at no charge.

We stand by our products so you can carry your precious cargo with confidence.

Yes, the Embrace baby carrier was designed for the newborn phase. Babies must meet the minimum 20 inches/50.8 cm height and 7 lbs./3.2 kg weight.

The Embrace baby carrier adjusts to your newborn baby when the waistbelt is folded in twice in the Newborn Mode – Facing In position by shortening the back panel and narrowing the seat width.

The Embrace baby carrier has three modes you can use to carry baby:

1. Newborn Mode - Facing In
2. Baby Mode - Facing In
3. Baby Mode - Facing Out

Your baby's height and developmental milestones will determine the best mode to use.

• Newborn Mode - Facing In: From birth (at least 7 lbs./3.2 kg and 20 in/50.8 cm) to 23 in/58.4 cm (around 2 months). The Embrace baby carrier adjusts to your newborn baby when the waistbelt is folded in twice in the Newborn Mode – Facing In position by shortening the back panel and narrowing the seat width.
• Baby Mode - Facing In: From 23 in/58.4 cm (around 2 months) and up to 25 lbs./11.3 kg
• Baby Mode - Facing Out: An additional option for babies with strong head and neck control and taller than 26 in/66 cm (around 5-6 months). Baby’s face and chin must always clear the top of the panel.

Please refer to the instruction manual and instruction videos for each carry mode before using your Embrace carrier and before attempting new modes or positions.

Knowing which mode to carry baby in will depend on baby’s height and the developmental milestones they’ve hit. Newborns under 23 in./58.4 cm should be carried in the Newborn Mode – Facing In with the waistbelt flipped inwards twice.

However, once they reach 23 in/58.4 cm, you can begin carrying in the ‘Baby Mode - Facing In’ and you no longer need to flip the waistbelt.

As your baby grows older and can see above the front panel of the carrier, has strong head & neck control, and has a natural curiosity to see and interact with the world, they are ready for front-outward carry. We recommend starting with short durations (5-10 minutes) to prevent over-stimulation.

Here are some signs that baby is becoming over-stimulated and ready to switch back to baby facing in mode:

• Baby seems tired, cranky, or fussy
• Baby is rubbing its eyes
• Baby is spreading fingers and toes, making fists
• Baby is laying hands in front of face
• Baby is ‘spacing out,’ sometimes baby will turn away and simply space out
• Baby is turning away again and again, trying to ‘switch off’
• If this all becomes too much for baby, baby may become drowsy
• Baby becomes hyper-vigilant (overly attentive). Instead of relaxed, baby’s body may stiffen

If you notice these cues, we recommend switching baby to inward facing carry position and/or create a quiet, calm environment to help baby relax and recharge.

No. You should never carry your baby facing out until the following developmental milestones are met:

• Once they are over 26 in/66 cm
• Display good head and neck control
• Chin clears the back panel when in good positioning

Babies are born with an immature nervous system and are easily overstimulated by too much noise, activity, and sensation in the world around them. Baby simply can't process it all and needs some quiet time, a moment to relax, and a chance to calm down.

Once your baby can see above the front panel of the carrier, has strong head & neck control, and has a natural curiosity to see and interact with the world, they are ready for front-outward carry. We recommend starting with short durations (5-10 minutes) to prevent over-stimulation.

Here are some signs that baby is becoming over-stimulated and ready to switch back to baby facing in mode:

• Baby seems tired, cranky, or fussy
• Baby is rubbing its eyes
• Baby is spreading fingers and toes, making fists
• Baby is laying hands in front of face
• Baby is ‘spacing out,’ sometimes baby will turn away and simply space out
• Baby is turning away again and again, trying to ‘switch off’
• If this all becomes too much for baby, baby may become drowsy
• Baby becomes hyper-vigilant (overly attentive). Instead of relaxed, baby’s body may stiffen

If you notice these cues, we recommend switching baby to inward facing carry position and/or create a quiet, calm environment to help baby relax and recharge.

The padded part of the waistbelt is 2.8 in/7 cm wide and 22.4 in/57 cm long. The waistbelt webbing is 32.3 in/82 cm long.

The spreadable shoulder straps are 3.9 in/10 cm wide. When spread out, the shoulder straps measure 9.2 in/23.5 cm. The shoulder strap webbing is 21.2 in/54 cm long.

Yes, as with all our baby carriers and wraps, the Embrace comes with the ErgoPromise Lifetime Guarantee. If you find a manufacturing or material defect, we’ll replace your carrier or part at no charge.

We stand by our products so you can carry your precious cargo with confidence.