Most folks find this works best with lighter car seats. If you’ve got a bulkier, heavier car seat, try to avoid carrying it with your baby in it and use both hands to carry it in front of you. A lot of people find this carrying method uncomfortable. This should not hurt. If it does, carry it in front of you with both hands. Careful with the lifting if you’ve just given birth! Wait at least 12 weeks (or more depending on your doctor’s guidance) before you lift heavy weights. [2] X Research source
You may have carried the car seat like this on its own if you’ve ever had your hands full.
Carrying the car seat this way distributes the weight more evenly between your elbow and hand, so the car seat literally feels lighter.
If you find this unnatural or uncomfortable, don’t push it. It’s okay to hold it by the handle, ask for help, or hold it with two hands in front of you.
A lot of people find this to be a little too cumbersome. If that’s you, don’t force it.
Have someone else carry your child or transport them separately in a stroller if you’re going to move the car seat this way. You can also carry the car seat by the handle if you prefer. Although, this is likely going to hurt your back if you found the one-arm method too painful.
You can also buy a car seat strap to latch a car seat to some rolling luggage.
