This baby carrier can be used from newborns! It can be used for babies from 14 days old to 36 months old. It's from Lucky Industry, a long-established Japanese manufacturer, and is made in Japan. It fits the Japanese physique and is easy to use. All accessories are shown in the photos. It can be used in 4 ways: - Front-facing carry - Forward-facing carry - Back carry - Chair belt How about it for preparing for childbirth? Thank you for looking.