Thank you so much! The positioning of the baby’s bottom and legs was a key idea that was not explained in the instructions. Without you, some mothers and babies would stay at home and miss out on an adventure or part of their development! 🙏
Any tips for petite parents? I have the Omni Breeze and just can’t seem to get it comfortable! It’s especially an issue with the baby facing out- her head is high up and in front of my face. Thanks!
Great question! This might be a bit tricky to give specific advice without seeing exactly what's going on. You can send a picture showing front and back (feel free to edit to cover faces) via DM facebook.com/ParentingCentralAustralia or email mail@parentingcentral.com.au General tips though would be: 1. Position the waistband Lower down towards your hips. 2. Make sure baby is sitting deep into the "seat" in the carrier. (Watch 3-4mins in the video) You might find though petite parent + bigger baby + forward facing is a bit more difficult to make the proportions work..Back carrying can be a good alternative to have baby face forward because you essentially have a bit more space on your back compared to your front. Just as a thought to add in.
Hi Mayra, great question. I know it can be a bit confusing, and also when you're looking at them forward facing it does look a bit strange in the wide leg position. This is the recommendation from the Hip Dysplasia Institute: "The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread (naturally) apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent." There's a great visual guide on this page hipdysplasia.org/baby-carriers-other-equipment/ While it shows an inward-facing position, in my opinion the Ergobaby Omni range is the best baby carrier to achieve this optimal positioning while forward facing. I've made a video talking about how the Ergobaby Omni does this and comparing to a couple of other carriers - czcams.com/video/2Rnmn46JwGE/video.html I hope that helps - let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you so much! The positioning of the baby’s bottom and legs was a key idea that was not explained in the instructions. Without you, some mothers and babies would stay at home and miss out on an adventure or part of their development! 🙏
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you for this video!!! Very helpful
Glad to hear it helped!
Any tips for petite parents? I have the Omni Breeze and just can’t seem to get it comfortable! It’s especially an issue with the baby facing out- her head is high up and in front of my face. Thanks!
Great question! This might be a bit tricky to give specific advice without seeing exactly what's going on. You can send a picture showing front and back (feel free to edit to cover faces) via DM facebook.com/ParentingCentralAustralia or email mail@parentingcentral.com.au
General tips though would be:
1. Position the waistband Lower down towards your hips.
2. Make sure baby is sitting deep into the "seat" in the carrier. (Watch 3-4mins in the video)
You might find though petite parent + bigger baby + forward facing is a bit more difficult to make the proportions work..Back carrying can be a good alternative to have baby face forward because you essentially have a bit more space on your back compared to your front.
Just as a thought to add in.
New mom here but why do they have to have their legs wide open I seen some ppl say it’s bad and other say it’s not helpppp
Hi Mayra, great question. I know it can be a bit confusing, and also when you're looking at them forward facing it does look a bit strange in the wide leg position.
This is the recommendation from the Hip Dysplasia Institute: "The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread (naturally) apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent."
There's a great visual guide on this page hipdysplasia.org/baby-carriers-other-equipment/
While it shows an inward-facing position, in my opinion the Ergobaby Omni range is the best baby carrier to achieve this optimal positioning while forward facing. I've made a video talking about how the Ergobaby Omni does this and comparing to a couple of other carriers - czcams.com/video/2Rnmn46JwGE/video.html
I hope that helps - let me know if you have any other questions!
Ergo claims that it may help prevent hip dysplasia and the natural M shape it makes is better
It might not prevent hip dysplasia exactly but the M position is the ideal position for their hips. ☺️