We only recommend wearing baby in a heart-to-heart or hip carry position in any water environment. If your baby is facing away from you or on your back, you cannot see his face to be able to gauge how he is reacting to the water & how much water is splashing in his face. The wearer accepts full responsibility for using a Beachfront Baby Carrier in a way other than what’s recommended. Using our carriers OUT OF THE WATER give you other options for position. Please note: Our wraps are NOT suitable for back carries.

Yes! Check out our Facebook live with babywearing educator Jo Jaeger where we discuss breastfeeding in all types of Beachfront Baby Carriers.

The Everyday by Beachfront Baby line of carriers have a UPF rating of 15, meaning it blocks about 87% of UVA and 95% of UVB rays. Our new LUX line of slings has different UPF ratings based on color: Pearl (white)- 15UPF, Obsidian (black)- 25UPF, and Hibiscus (red) & Lagoon (teal)- 20UPF.

Our original mesh has has not been tested for a UPF rating & the only UV protection is what the layers of fabric afford. Please protect your baby with a non-toxic sunscreen (if he is over the recommended age for use) clothing & a hat, as well as keeping out of the direct sun as much as possible during the middle of the day & making sure you have a shady place to rest now & then. Consider which carrier you plan to use, as our wraps have multiple layers of fabric wrapped across baby, while our sling only has one. You can tuck the tail of the sling across baby’s back & under his bum to increase the UPF factor of your sling as well.

Absolutely! All of our fabric is very strong & durable which makes an excellent baby carrier! The type of fabric we use stretches in one direction- the width of the carrier- so it conforms to your shoulders and baby’s body, but it doesn’t stretch lengthwise, so there is no sagging after wearing for any length of time. Our carriers are designed similarly to any other wrap or ring sling style carriers on the market…with one major difference- the lightweight fabric does not hold water so it makes an awesome water carrier. This does not mean that they should ONLY be worn in the water. We have many customers who love to wear their Beachfront Baby Carrier as an everyday carrier, especially during hot weather! With any lightweight fabric (be it cotton gauze, single layer linen or polyester jersey) you will find it less comfortable the heavier your baby is.

All Beachfront Baby Carriers have been safety tested by an ASTM accredited lab to meet the stringent sling safety standard, F2907. They were tested in a laboratory out of water and passed the mechanical testing.

Start by undressing yourself & baby & putting the carrier on. Put baby in the carrier in the heart-to-heart position & carefully step into the shower. Keep an eye on baby’s face to ensure the spray isn’t hitting his face & that he is enjoying the water. To wash your hair, turn your back to the water & tilt your head back to allow the water to run down your back. Turn so that the spray is on your baby’s back while you shampoo your hair with your head tilted back. (Most mothers have found that switching to a non-toxic, gentle shampoo that they would use on their baby is a perfect way to get both themselves & baby clean.) Turn again so that your back is to the spray and tilt your head back to let the shampoo rinse down your back. To wash your body & baby’s body, you can soap up right through the fabric. Again, choosing a soap that is gentle enough for baby makes it easy to get both of you clean without worrying about unintentionally using a harsh product on baby. As you turn to rinse all parts, keep an eye on baby’s face to make sure the spray isn’t hitting his face in any position. Shaving is best left until you are alone in the shower, as babies have quick hands and can grab things even at a young age! At this point, if someone is home for you to hand baby off to, you can take baby out of the carrier to hand to your helper waiting with a towel. If no one is there to help, you can turn off the water & wrap a big towel or robe around both of you in the carrier. Be extra cautious stepping out of the shower to avoid slipping while wearing your baby. Once you are out of the shower, you can have a towel ready to lay baby on & take baby out of the carrier. Then you can take off your carrier & hang it to dry.

The carrier you decide on is really a personal preference. We can give you some of the reasons others parents like each one to help you make your choice.

Wraps are often the most popular choice for parents with newborns to about 5 months. They feel a little more secure for little babies without good head control. They offer two-shouldered carrying which is often more comfortable for long periods of wearing.

Slings are a great choice for parents with older babies who like to be carried in the hip carry position. They are great for toddlers who often want up then down frequently as they go on easier than the wrap. They are only worn on one shoulder so longer periods of wearing a heavy baby aren’t as comfortable. Newborns to 5 months can also be worn in slings, but they take more time to get a good, safe fit as there is only one layer of fabric holding baby in.

The Buckle Meh Dai is our most versatile of all our carriers. It can be worn on the front or back, and there is no infant insert needed for younger babies. You simply roll the waist up into the panel to shorten the body of the carrier for your young baby.

Beachfront Baby Carriers are not a flotation device. Coast Guard approval is required for flotation devices meant to save lives from drowning. There are no Coast Guard approved baby carriers. We never recommend wearing your baby in a baby carrier on a boat. If you were to fall in the water with your baby attached to you, you would not be able to keep their head above water while you tread water. Please use a Coast Guard approved flotation device for your baby in a boat.   

We have 3 fabric lines with 3 different styles of carriers. All of our fabric are made with 100% polyester. Our original mesh line is our budget line and the first type of fabric we started with. It stretches in 2 directions instead of 4 directions, so it gives you good support, but can be a little restrictive for some wearers. It has no UPF rating, dries quickly, and holds babies from 8-30lbs.

Our Everyday fabric comes in a wrap style carrier and our Buckle Meh Dai carrier. The fabric has a UPF rating of 15, stretches in 4 directions, and is very comfortable for long wearing, but is also light enough to be worn in the water.

Our LUX line is available in slings only. The fabric is a tighter weave than both the mesh & the Everyday, but it has a similar stretch factor to the mesh. It has a UPF rating of 15-20, depending on the color. It is a very comfortable sling both in & out of the water.