When you are carrying a baby, you are carrying around seven or eight kilograms of weight in an awkward position. So, whether or not you are using a carrier, carrying the baby for long can wreck your back and hips. Baby carriers, on the other hand, can make this easier. But that doesn’t mean it takes away all the problems of carrying a baby. The solution is to rest your back by sitting for a while or giving the baby to your partner when you get tired instead of straining your back. But proper use of carriers can reduce back strain. This includes positioning the baby so that the weight is equal on both sides, making a snug fit by adjusting the buckles or sling, etc.