Say no to bumbos & bjorns?

[tigress]

i forget where i've seen this phrase--"say no to bumbos and bjorns", but i'm wondering: for those of you who say no out there, i've read the bumbo debates, but did a search and couldn't find any bjorn debates--what is meant by bjorns? are we talking the carriers, or is it another product they make?

[tsfairy]

I think they're referring to the carriers. Bjorn, Snugli, etc. put all the baby's weight on the crotch area, which can cause problems with the hips and spine if used frequently/long term.

[alegna]

Originally Posted by tsfairy

I think they're referring to the carriers. Bjorn, Snugli, etc. put all the baby's weight on the crotch area, which can cause problems with the hips and spine if used frequently/long term.

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-Angela

[celestialdreamer]

I believe its under kidspiration's title, but I could be wrong. I remembered it cause I agree that they are things I have said no too also

[aynaffitq]

I don't use on because I like slings way better but... are they bad for all babies or just the little ones?

[Autumn Breeze]

They're bad for all babies considering they just get heavier and taller. The spine is *still* growing and developing rapidly, so I wouldn't put my baby in one.

[lmkirche]

What about holding babes on the hip and supporting their crotch? Now that ds is older, and cannot decide if he prefers being held or on the floor practicing crawling and walking, I ditched the carrier around the house and just hold him.

Is that bad for him?????? He is almost 11 mo.

[Autumn Breeze]

when he's on your hip, is your hip the only thing holding him up? No, usually your arm is behind their back, or for me, my arm is under dd's butt.

[dawncayden]

Originally Posted by lmkirche

What about holding babes on the hip and supporting their crotch? Now that ds is older, and cannot decide if he prefers being held or on the floor practicing crawling and walking, I ditched the carrier around the house and just hold him.

Is that bad for him?????? He is almost 11 mo.

This is a natural way to hold a baby, so I can't see it being bad.
A sling would be easy to use, if he's going in and out frequently.

Dawn

[lmkirche]

Originally Posted by AutumnBreeze

when he's on your hip, is your hip the only thing holding him up? No, usually your arm is behind their back, or for me, my arm is under dd's butt.

Yeah. . .I am trying to picture how I hold him. . .maybe I do jsut support his bum with my arm around him. . .

[nonconformnmom]

Originally Posted by celestialdreamer

I believe its under kidspiration's title, but I could be wrong. I remembered it cause I agree that they are things I have said no too also

Yep, it's Kidspiration's senior "title". (She's my hero. : ) I get in trouble every time I talk about this subject, so I'll say no more.

[JeanineTheOT]

Im confused. What is the difference in support between the mei tai's and the baby bjorns? Dont they both support the baby in sitting? Or am I wrong? I did receive a bjorn from my shower, but havent used it yet, but I have been thinking of getting a mei tei (sp?)

[camomof5]

What about the Ultimate baby wrap? I just tried mine today and liked it but it does have fabric that goes under the legs.

http://www.theultimatebabywrap.com/ubw-product.htm

http://www.breastmilk.com/the_ultima...ap_carrier.htm

[DQMama]

Originally Posted by JeanineTheOT

Im confused. What is the difference in support between the mei tai's and the baby bjorns? Dont they both support the baby in sitting? Or am I wrong? I did receive a bjorn from my shower, but havent used it yet, but I have been thinking of getting a mei tei (sp?)

The mei tai has a wider base for the baby to sit in. It's more like a seat. Also, and someone on here probably has more specific knowledge, it is more natural for a baby to sit with their legs spread apart and their hips turned out. Think about how a newborn sleeps (legs in the "butterfly" position with legs turned out and knees almost touching the mattress) or how an older infant sits (again, legs turned out, knees spread).

I have a Babyhawk mei tai and love it. I had a hard time using it when dd was smaller but I got it back out at around 9 months and now she loves it--front, side, and back.

[DQMama]

Edited because I asked what is wrong w/ Bumbos. I read the other thread and saw the opinions shared, and now I know how everyone feels! No need to answer my question

[calicocj]

Originally Posted by JeanineTheOT

Im confused. What is the difference in support between the mei tai's and the baby bjorns? Dont they both support the baby in sitting? Or am I wrong? I did receive a bjorn from my shower, but havent used it yet, but I have been thinking of getting a mei tei (sp?)

I think that the MTs have a wider 'base' (of fabric under the butt) that positions the baby so that their hips are more open and legs are more spread out, like a more natural position (I hope that makes sense). But the bjorn only has a base of fabric that is like 4 inches wide in the crotch, so that the baby is positioned where the legs just dangle down, not naturally. I think that puts pressure on the hips and spine.

[JeanineTheOT]

Gotcha!! Thanks!

[mama_at_home]

In a MT the baby is seated (usually with bottom a bit lower than legs) and resting against mom or dad. In Bjorns and Snugglie's they are dangling and all their weight is going on their crotch.

[Mrs.PhD]

Originally Posted by DQMama

Meant to ask--what is technically wrong with bumbos? I never got one because I thought it was a waste of money, and I thought it was unnatural for 3-month-olds to be sitting up unless in mom's lap. Is there something else?

My thoughts too. When I needed my baby to sit with out me she reclined in a "bouncy seat" for lack of a beter word. This helped with not as much spit up after feedings.

Bumbos were rather new when my youngest was a baby.

[St. Margaret]

Ack, try searchng for the most recent looooong thread on bumbo's. You will find people will say they arrange baby's legs and hips in a bad way. One of those "developed for premies and then mass marketed" products...