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Let’s get the most important thing out of the way first: It is completely normal if you are still unsure about carrying your baby at the beginning. That’s exactly what we’re here for!
With our help, tips and detailed instructions, you will master babywearing like a pro after just a short time. Your baby will feel comfortable and secure around you – you’ll have time for all the things that come up in everyday life: We promise!
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Common mistakes when wearing
Avoid these mistakes so that your baby feels comfortable in the carrier
Legs and bottom do not form an "M"
Why is the M position so important?
If you carry your baby in a carrier, make sure that their legs and bottom form an M-shape. This position is crucial for the healthy development of your baby’s hips.
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Natural posture: Your baby was born with bent and spread hips. This natural attitude should be supported in the first few months of life to ensure healthy development. The M-position, in which the knees are higher than the bottom, imitates this natural posture.
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Protection against hip dysplasia: A straight leg posture can increase the risk of hip dysplasia. This maldevelopment of the hip joint can later lead to problems when walking. The M position helps to position your baby’s hip joints correctly.
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Even weight distribution: This position distributes your baby’s weight evenly and avoids pressure points, which is more comfortable for both of you.
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Supporting the spine: Babies initially have a natural C-shaped spine. The M-position supports this shape and promotes healthy spinal development.
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Promoting bonding: This position allows your baby to sit facing you, which strengthens the emotional bond and makes it easier for you to respond to their needs.
Unnatural position of the baby
When carrying your baby in a carrier, you should make sure that their spine is slightly rounded. This position is crucial for supporting your baby’s natural posture and development.
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Natural spine shape: Newborns have a natural C-shaped spine. You should support this shape with the correct posture in the carrier to promote the natural development of the spine.
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Preventing damage: An unnaturally stretched or excessively curved spine can lead to long-term damage. A slightly rounded posture in the stretcher helps to minimize the risk of such problems.
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Ergonomic comfort: A slightly rounded spine position enables an ergonomically correct posture that is comfortable for both the baby and the wearer.
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Improved support and safety: This position also ensures that the baby sits securely and stably in the carrier, which increases safety while being carried.
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Promoting healthy development: Supporting the natural C-shape of the spine is important for your baby’s general physical development and well-being.
No headrest for newborns
Proper support for your newborn’s head in a baby carrier is essential. A headrest plays a central role in this and should always be used.
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Neck and head support: Newborns do not yet have fully developed neck muscles and cannot hold their head up on their own. The headrest provides the necessary support to stabilize your baby’s head and neck.
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Safety and protection: A well-positioned headrest protects the baby’s sensitive head from shocks and abrupt movements, which is particularly important when you are on the move.
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Comfort for the baby: A soft but firm headrest ensures that your baby can adopt a comfortable position, reducing the risk of discomfort and irritation.
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Avoid overstretching: Without adequate support, the baby could stretch into an unnatural position, which can lead to muscular problems in the long term.
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Promoting breathing: A well-placed headrest helps to keep your baby’s airways clear by preventing excessive forward or backward tilting of the head.
Baby is carried too loosely
A common mistake when carrying babies is to hold them too loosely in the carrier. This can have disadvantages for both the baby and the wearer and should be avoided.
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Sufficient support: A baby that is carried too loosely will not receive the necessary support for the back and hips. This can impair physical development and lead to an uncomfortable posture.
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Safety risk: If the baby sits too loosely in the carrier, there is a higher risk of it slipping or moving into a dangerous position, which can significantly affect safety.
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Restricted freedom of movement of the wearer: A loose-fitting baby can lead to you as the wearer unconsciously restricting your movements in order to stabilize the baby, which in turn can lead to physical discomfort.
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Reduced effectiveness of the carrier: The benefits of an ergonomic baby carrier are undermined if the baby sits too loosely. This can affect load distribution and comfort for both the baby and the wearer.
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Disruption of bonding and communication: A baby who is carried too loosely may feel less safe and secure. This can affect bonding and the wearer’s ability to respond to the baby’s needs.
The child is sitting too low in the carrier
Another important aspect of babywearing is the positioning of the child in the carrier. It is crucial that the child does not sit too low in the carrier.
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Correct airway positioning: If a child sits too low in the carrier, this can affect the airway. A higher position ensures that the airways remain clear and the child can breathe more easily.
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Better visibility and interaction: A child sitting higher can perceive their surroundings better and interact with you more easily. This promotes cognitive development and the bond between you and your child.
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Ergonomic benefits for the wearer: If the child sits too low, this can lead to uneven weight distribution, which in turn can cause back pain or discomfort for the wearer.
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Safety and stability: A correctly positioned child in the carrier is safer and more stable. This reduces the risk of the child slipping or moving into an unsafe position.
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Supporting the natural posture: A correct height in the carrier supports the child’s natural posture. The child should sit with a slightly rounded spine and in the M position for the legs.
