We recommend three positions for babywearing, all parent-facing: front, hip and back. This excludes the baby facing outwards. Here are the reasons why: - Your baby should be carried in an "M" shaped spread-squat position. It is important for small babies to be seated in a rounded back posture, since babies' backs are not yet strong enough to hold themselves straight like an adult. This position is almost impossible to achieve with the baby facing outwards. - A baby can snuggle against the person carrying them, can put their head down to shield themselves from external stimuli if they are too intense or simply if they want to go to sleep. This is not possible if the baby is facing away from the wearer. - An outward-facing position is not ideal for the wearer's pelvis or back either, as the weight of the child is not close to the wearer's body and will tend to pull forwards. If your child is curious and tends to wriggle around in the baby carrier to look around, we recommend wearing them on the back once they are old enough (5+ months) or on the hip, facing inwards. This will broaden their field of vision while still ensuring a safe and ergonomic position for them, and better comfort for the wearer. Alternatively, and if they have good head support, you can let them get their arms out and on top of the carrier in the front carry position so that they feel less restricted.
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