Active carrying

1 week, shoulder hug

3 weeks, shoulder hug

6 months, hip carry

6 months, hip carry

18 months, front carry

2.5 years, hip carry

5 years, shoulder carry

Passive carrying

1 week, chest-to-chest (front carry)

5 weeks, shoulder hug

6 weeks, forward facing out

6 months, high side carry

2 years, shoulder hug

2.5 years, chest-to-chest

Independent clinging

11 months

18 months

6 years

7 years