[Thmom]

I seem to recall an article not long ago that talked about the problems of front carriers like snugli being bad on really young babies hips... any links?

 

[scatterbrainedmom]

http://www.continuum-concept.org/rea...nalStress.html

HTH!!

 

[Thmom]

thanks so much!!

 

[BeachBum]

Thanks for posting that!

 

[AngelBee]

What about mei tais?

 

[melissabel]

Mei Tais don't have this issue if your baby is facing you in the front or back carry because baby is in a sitting position. For facing out, some say it is an issue but I am still able to recline my daughter back in a sitting position, its just a bit awkward because her legs are sticking out, IYKWIM

 

[snowflake]

Yep, what she said.

As long as baby's legs are at that 90 angle and not hanging straight down, it's good. So keep baby in the mei tai with his/her legs wrapping around you (facing in towards you is what I mean, if that didn't make sense LOL) and you know you've got a good position. Baby's weight should be on his/her bottom and not on his/her crotch, iow.

There's a link somewhere on FreeHandBaby.com to another article about the same issue.