New mothers have a natural instinct to give their babies appropriate babywear and choosing a carrier. The bundle of joy requires the best of comfort and be in a safe zone when carried around.
For the first few days, make sure that the carrier and the support are in a position so that the baby’s face can be seen. The best position is at the collar bone level of the mother. This helps to see the baby’s face, and the airway is clear for breathing and the warm breath out is a great feeling. The bonding gets going because of the instant instinct of kissing at regular intervals. Ensure the baby’s chin is not on its chest, this position blocks the airway.
The baby should be in a foetal position with its knee huddling towards the chest. While carrying, let the baby take its foetal position with a perfect ‘C’ and knee above its soft bums. Dangling the newborn legs might result in hip disabilities. Have a baby wrap that keeps the baby’s natural curvature with a squat position.
From the migration to the carrier, ensure that the straps are tightened so that both baby and mother are comfortable. If they are not tightened, pulling the baby will slump and the wearer will have pressure on the shoulders by the supporting strap. Loosen out the straps while feeding and post-feeding, if you happen to be carrying the baby during its feed. After the feed, babies normally tend to take new positions, thus be prepared for the same.
If babies cannot hold their head steady on their own, have a carrier that will have a firm back head panel. Ensure the panel has a good soft fabric. The position of the panel should be in the middle of the head or the middle of the ear. This will help the baby to move its head sideways and will not get irritated.
To give the baby a cosy environment, the best dresses are footies/feeties or footed pyjamas. With these footed pyjamas one should avoid the child being carried around in the carrier. This will tighten the dress and restrict the movement of the toes and blood flow. It is preferable to purchase a slightly big size of footed pyjamas for the baby to wiggle the toes when carried around.
Change the baby’s position to forward-facing after six months, as it will be having a strong neck and body. If the baby is uncomfortable and becomes cranky or falls asleep, change its position so that it faces the carrier. Never have the baby’s face in an outward position while sleeping because it will obstruct the airways for breathing.
Be sure you don’t not learn everything overnight – baby carrying builds up a special bond with your bundle of joy. This makes the baby pick your vibes and makes the mother more calming and confident. Prior to putting the baby in the carrier and being carried around, make sure the baby is fed, changed and rested. This will keep the baby active and your interaction will make the bonding great.
