O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust, than out of sperm, then out of a morsel of flesh, partly formed and partly unformed, in order that we may manifest ( Our Power) to you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an appointed term, then do We bring you out as babes, then (foster you) that ye may reach your age of full strenght; and some of you are called to die and some are sent back to the feeblest old age, so that they know nothing after known (much). And (further), thou seest the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (To life), it swells,and it puts forth every kind of beautiful growth in pairs. ( Surah al- Hajj, ayat 5, Qur'an)

This is a blog about my experiences and my opinions, that is not to say what you believe is wrong or that what you choose for you and your baby is not right. I mean no offence with my blog and if I do offend please do not be afraid to leave me a comment to indicate areas I might need to edit.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

But my baby likes to face out!

As I walk around town I see the odd baby carrier being used and now that I am slowly gaining some knowledge of the good, the bad and the ugly it makes me sad to see so many unaware mums carrying their baby in fashion carriers sold in well known stores which allow baby to be carried supported at the crotch area and carried facing outwards. As these carriers allow it they falsely lure mothers into the understanding that this must be a good thing to do for the baby because why would all these well known and trusted stores advocate something which could harm children?

Don't worry if you have carried your child like this and are only just being made aware of the reasons not too. I am sure your child is fine, just take this as a good learning curve.

I will not write up any of the reasons as I have attached two great links which are easy to understand.

If you ever get approached by anyone telling you that your carrier is not good for you or your baby first- do not be offended, the mama probably means well, second- check its not me, haha, and thirdly- listen to what they have to say and you might find out they have some good ideas or advice about where you can go to get something which will be more comfortable for you and your little one. Baby wearing should be fun and great for bonding, but also comfortable and leave both of you happy. 

http://www.bobafamily.com/blog/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-not-to-carry-your-baby-facing-out/


http://ergoparent.com/2011/02/facing-in-facing-out-a-science-based-view-on-baby-carrying-positions/

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