Baby Carrier Outward Facing Age

They suggest the facing out position be used for short periods of time.

Baby carrier outward facing age.

Until they re about 3 to 6 months old and have good neck control babies should only be worn on the front facing inward. The carrier is approved for use for babies ages 0 12 months. At this time you can also move your baby to the back or hip positions as long as the baby is ergonomically supported. You have two options for positions with this carrier with baby facing in or baby facing out.

After that you can try other positions. So it s just a matter of finding. This creates more of a seat as opposed to carriers that allow the legs to dangle freely from the hips which is believed to put baby at risk for hip dislocation and hip dysplasia. Very young children do not need to face outwards.

Carriers used with baby facing in or out for babies before 6 months of age and ideally after that should support the back of the thighs not just the baby s bottom. Midwives and baby wearing consultants appreciate having a truly ergonomic carrier to recommend to parents. It was designed in collaboration with pediatricians to keep the baby s spine hips and neck safe and aligned. It can be used forward facing from 5 months onward.

They will be more comfortable sleeping the whole time you carry them around. They feel comfortable recommending the facing out position for babies 5 months and older.