What if you could enjoy the closeness of babywearing for longer—in a way that's comfortable for both you and your little one? You can with BabyBjorn's ergonomic Baby Carrier One crafted in a soft cotton blend. The sturdy waist belt and padded shoulder straps relieve pressure on your back and shoulders and make babywearing possible for newborns and up to the age of three. Baby Carrier One has built-in support for a newborn and adjustable head support that's easy to adapt to your baby. It's also classified as “hip-healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, provided that it's used according to the instructions. This means that it gives the correct support to your baby's hips and encourages good hip joint development, which is especially important during the first months of life. Two different height positions that make babywearing with the Carrier One possible for newborns and up to the age of three. With just a few simple adjustments, you can change between carrying facing in or facing out on your front to carrying on your back. All BabyBjorn carriers have been developed in cooperation with medical specialists. They are simple to use and hold your child in an upright position that ensures free air passages, freedom of movement for their legs and arms, and good support for their neck and head. Our soft and flexible cotton blend is 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The Baby Carrier One in Beige/Leopard is made of 100 % cotton. The baby carrier's lining is made of 100% cotton, and the padding is made of polyester and PU foam. All materials that come in contact with your child's skin meet the requirements of OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 for baby products. This means that the fabric is kind to your baby's skin and safe to taste. So, there's no need to wash the baby carrier before you start using it.