Comments on: Front carriers with baby facing forwards - safe or not? http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not Because your adorable one ONLY deserves the best! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:17:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: RJ http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-323 RJ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:15:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-323 When my son was born, the doctor advised against it. I always carried him in a baby sling I made out of an old sheet, in a kangaroo-type way, when he wanted to see the world, and on my back when he was a little older. My wife wanted to buy one of those backpack contraptions, but my son didn't like them. (And neither did I.)<br><b>References : </b><br> When my son was born, the doctor advised against it. I always carried him in a baby sling I made out of an old sheet, in a kangaroo-type way, when he wanted to see the world, and on my back when he was a little older. My wife wanted to buy one of those backpack contraptions, but my son didn’t like them. (And neither did I.)
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]]> By: Mz.Rahi_Mami http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-322 Mz.Rahi_Mami Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:49:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-322 Well, technically they are 'safe'. But are they ideal, or posturally healthy? Hell no. They are unhealthy not only for baby's pelvis and hips but for mami's spine and shoulders. Stick with the slings, wraps of any kind and mai teis- they've been around and worked since women carried babies-forever- for a reason.- It's funny, I've put them on- both the 'snuggli' and 'baby bjorn', and my mexican rebozos- which are esentially long shawls (really- it's a multi-purpose shawl/blanket/baby carrier) are far more comfortable for myself and my kids. I always feel a little sorry for those kids dangling face-out from those structured, unnatural devices, especially when my own are cuddled up in a soft wrap, half asleep, sitting buddha style in front of me facing out, or on my back watching the world with one cheek to my shoulder, and the 'bjorn/snugli even the ergo babies' are just...dangling. They're just so...inorganic. unnatural. not to mention, ugly.<br><b>References : </b><br>BSN/MS, and certified in various complementary/alternative therapies. Well, technically they are ’safe’. But are they ideal, or posturally healthy?

Hell no.

They are unhealthy not only for baby’s pelvis and hips but for mami’s spine and shoulders.
Stick with the slings, wraps of any kind and mai teis- they’ve been around and worked since women carried babies-forever- for a reason.-
It’s funny, I’ve put them on- both the ’snuggli’ and ‘baby bjorn’, and my mexican rebozos- which are esentially long shawls (really- it’s a multi-purpose shawl/blanket/baby carrier) are far more comfortable for myself and my kids.
I always feel a little sorry for those kids dangling face-out from those structured, unnatural devices, especially when my own are cuddled up in a soft wrap, half asleep, sitting buddha style in front of me facing out, or on my back watching the world with one cheek to my shoulder, and the ‘bjorn/snugli even the ergo babies’ are just…dangling. They’re just so…inorganic. unnatural. not to mention, ugly.
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]]> By: birdflippin'baby http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-321 birdflippin'baby Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:30:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-321 I have my son facing out in his snuggli all the time. He gets mad when he can't see what's going on. I just got to be extra careful of where I'm walking so I don't trip and fall. Also, I don't bend at the waist to pick something up or tie my shoes, I bend at the knees. I don't see how carrying him in a outward position is any different than an inward with those types of carriers.<br><b>References : </b><br> I have my son facing out in his snuggli all the time. He gets mad when he can’t see what’s going on. I just got to be extra careful of where I’m walking so I don’t trip and fall. Also, I don’t bend at the waist to pick something up or tie my shoes, I bend at the knees. I don’t see how carrying him in a outward position is any different than an inward with those types of carriers.
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]]> By: Mummy of Kaydence http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-320 Mummy of Kaydence Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:03:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-320 Yeah I have my bubs facing out she loves it because she can see whats going on. They do need to have a bit more head control in this position though. And if you bend forward its a good idea to support them so they dont topple out. <br><b>References : </b><br> Yeah I have my bubs facing out she loves it because she can see whats going on. They do need to have a bit more head control in this position though. And if you bend forward its a good idea to support them so they dont topple out.
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]]> By: bjoy http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-319 bjoy Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:56:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-319 Many carriers are designed to hold babies both front and back facing. <br><b>References : </b><br> Many carriers are designed to hold babies both front and back facing.
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]]> By: EvansMommy http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-318 EvansMommy Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:23:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-318 That is the way I put my son in his carrier.He likes it better and I make sure that it isn't putting any pressure or anything where it shouldn't be.<br><b>References : </b><br> That is the way I put my son in his carrier.He likes it better and I make sure that it isn’t putting any pressure or anything where it shouldn’t be.
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]]> By: naenae0011 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not/comment-page-1#comment-317 naenae0011 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:17:59 +0000 http://www.stuff4babies.com/blog/baby-carriers/front-carriers-with-baby-facing-forwards-safe-or-not#comment-317 It's okay as long as the baby has strong head control.<br><b>References : </b><br> It’s okay as long as the baby has strong head control.
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