Why isn’t baby wearing like keeping kid in container?

amother

OP ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 7:58 pm

I’m always reading how baby shouldn’t be in swings or seats, it’s bad for development etc. However baby wearing is the gold standard as far as “containing” child. Just wondering why that’s not detrimental for them? I understand the connection it creates etc, I’m asking from a physical point of view.

amother

Chestnut ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:02 pm

amother OP wrote:

In a way it actually is, especially if it’s all day. Babies need to be on the floor too! But it’s better than being on their backs in a car seat. Atleast with a baby carrier for a newborn they’re facing you so they’re head isn’t laying flat

amother

Dandelion

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:08 pm

I’m not an OT just an experienced wearing mom; I don’t know anyone who’s capable of baby wearing (physically) for as many hours as they can keep baby in swing/bouncer/mamaroo. For most moms it’s not babywear vs put down, it’s babywear vs hold , so all babywearing does is free up their hands.

amother

Salmon ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:10 pm

I know people who baby wear most of the day. So I don’t think that’s it. It is a good question.

amother

DarkCyan

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:12 pm

Babywearing helps baby develop head and neck control and core muscles. It actually counts as tummy time! Also, being close to your body is great for their nervous system overall and a healthy nervous system is good for overall development, which includes motor skills.

amother

↑ OP

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:13 pm

amother DarkCyan wrote:

See this is what I wanted to know. It’s really considered tummy time? So interesting

amother

↑ Salmon

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:16 pm

But why is it not bad for the hip and spine. It doesn’t look so great that baby can’t move most of their body.

Thisisnotmyreal

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:17 pm

I read it's like a gentle Pilates for the baby. They need to keep moving to accommodate the mom's movement.

mummiedearest

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:19 pm

amother Salmon wrote:

But why is it not bad for the hip and spine. It doesn’t look so great that baby can’t move most of their body.

That’s why certain hip positions while carrying are recommended.

amother

↑ Chestnut

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:22 pm

amother OP wrote:

See this is what I wanted to know. It’s really considered tummy time? So interesting

It shouldn’t be in replace of actual tummy time. Meaning it definitely does count to an extent. Just like if a baby is sleeping on your chest that’s also counts. But a baby should also be on the floor it’s super important (I’m also an Ot)
But obviously when baby is awake at home, it’s great for baby to be out during the wake window on the floor for a bit! Nothing wrong with doing every nap in the carrier, as long as hips are positioned correctly. But I don’t think they should be in the carrier post nap just chilling in it if they’re at home. In a public setting that’s different obviously bc can’t always put baby down.

amother

Clematis

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:29 pm

amother Salmon wrote:

But why is it not bad for the hip and spine. It doesn’t look so great that baby can’t move most of their body.

You need to use a recommended baby carrier that is designed to avoid hip dysplasia. Very important.

amother

Oak

Wed, Jul 17 2024, 10:03 pm

amother Clematis wrote:

You need to use a recommended baby carrier that is designed to avoid hip dysplasia. Very important.

Which carriers are recommended? Is there a list?