Baby Carrier Outward Facing Age

It was designed in collaboration with pediatricians to keep the baby s spine hips and neck safe and aligned.

Baby carrier outward facing age.

They feel comfortable recommending the facing out position for babies 5 months and older. 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. At this time you can also move your baby to the back or hip positions as long as the baby is ergonomically supported. They will be more comfortable sleeping the whole time you carry them around.

When can i carry my baby facing outward. 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. You have two options for positions with this carrier with baby facing in or baby facing out. The carrier is approved for use for babies ages 0 12 months.

It can be used forward facing from 5 months onward. Until they re about 3 to 6 months old and have good neck control babies should only be worn on the front facing inward. After that you can try other positions. The age that you can switch your baby to front facing in a baby carrier or front outward facing is around 6 months old when they have good head and neck control.

They suggest the facing out position be used for short periods of time. Before they are 5 6 months old it is recommended that you carry your child facing towards you so that they can rest their head on your chest and sleep comfortably listening to your heartbeat and feeling your skin against them.