05/12/2022
Mamas! If you’re using a baby carrier, read below.
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We talk about how containers are not appropriate tools for baby’s body and brain development. Exersaucers, bumbos, walkers, jumpers, etc. put far too much pressure on a baby’s underdeveloped joints. They can lead to fine and gross motor skill delays, flat spots on the head, and structural issues of the hips, knees, and ankles.
We normally PRAISE baby carriers as these are a great way to contain baby while still getting “tummy time” and encouraging bonding and breastfeeding success.
However, outward facing carriers are not appropriate for a baby. This position puts increased pressure on a baby’s low back and hips. The knees should ALWAYS be above the hip joints while baby wearing. The pelvis is not developed enough for the spine and hips to be unsupported in this position.
A baby’s lumbar spine is forced into a convex shape. Combine that with a very weak core and retracted shoulders making a baby’s body carry the load of their own body and the force of each step the person wearing them takes.
Furthermore, this position does not support the head or neck which can then compromise a baby’s airways.
If you feel like your child needs the extra stimulation and needs to face outward, try wearing them on your back! This is a much safer position for baby and you!
