They may look cute, cool and groovy, but are devices like the Backpack Baby Carrier, that keep your little one vertical, so good for their health?
Well, the short answer is no, not really.
As we’ve been talking about the past couple of days, horizontal is where good health is at. Nature has made our design perfect… And that’s not just the functions that She has given us, but also the m
anner in which those functions are built.You see, if babies were designed to be in an upright, vertical position, they would be! But they weren’t designed that way. If your child is unable to be upright without a helping hand and by being propped, she isn’t ready to be there yet! (And as we know, she will be ready in her own individual time).
So if backpack carriers aren’t so good, what is the best way to carry a child around?
Well, women from other cultures use a sarong or other such piece of cloth that allows their baby to lie horizontal. In addition to the child being kept in the most beneficial position, it also has the added benefit of being able “to not only hear, but feel the vibrations of their mothers’ words and songs”. *
The mother-child bond that has been built from the moment of conception continues to be built outside in the big wide world… This bond building between mother and child is priceless.
Modern day sarong-type carriers are now on the market and are becoming increasingly popular. As well as keeping your child in a horizontal position and close enough to feel your heartbeat and vibrations, they are also extremely convenient for breast-feeding.
Tomorrow’s baby step #5 will be talking about the thing we love to hate the most… Baby Walkers!
It’s gonna be a good one!
* Reference: Pain Free for Women – Pete Egoscue
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