What are the "TICKS" of babywearing and why are they important? First- TICKS is an acronym to help you remember a few key things to keep baby safe while wearing. They are important regardless of the carrier type and especially important during the newborn stage where baby lacks head and neck control. ✔️T- Tight: You want your carrier to be snug enough to keep baby well supported and secure. But, you don't want them to be flattened into you. You never want baby to be slumped in the carrier. ✔️I-