In the modern world, there are many special devices for carrying a small child: a variety of bags, kangaroo backpacks, etc. However, you need to be very careful not to harm the child's spine by using the wrong holders. Some baby carriers help your spine develop properly, while others can cause irreparable harm.
Instructions
Step 1
The baby's spine is endangered in many popular holders. Specialists have found that in an upright position, when the child's legs are suspended, the main weight falls on the lower part of the spine, creating excessive tension. This can adversely affect the overall development of the spine and, in particular, cause curvature of the spine. Sometimes even a disease such as spondylolisthesis develops. Today, in 90% of cases of this disease, a child has a displacement of the 5th lumbar vertebra and only 9% of the fourth.
Step 2
Research results have shown that the best holder for a child is a baby sling (sling). Today there are many variations of slings, but when using them, you need to pay attention to the following points. Until the baby can hold his head on his own, the holder needs to support his neck. The sling differs from other upright holders in that it wraps around the baby in much the same way as your arms. Keep in mind that the holder should not load the child's spine too early. The child should be in a horizontal or slightly elevated position so that the support is distributed along the entire line of his spinal column.
Step 3
If you are going to purchase a device for carrying a baby, then ask yourself if it would be comfortable for you if you were in the place of the baby. Where is it more convenient? In a sling, which is a kind of hammock, or in a parachute suit with legs hanging down? Surely many will prefer a hammock. There are some more advantages of sling-type holders. It is not only the ability to carry the baby facing you, but also the convenience of breastfeeding. Starting from four months, the child is actively interested in the world around him, therefore, he will most likely prefer an upright position. The sling allows the baby to sit cross-legged in a Turkish fashion. In this position, body weight is distributed to the legs and hips, and not just to the fragile spine.
