Conseil de Dr Klaus Parsch

BABYBJÖRN Baby Carriers as seen by a children’s orthopaedist

BabyBjörn baby carriers offer an ideal position for the legs of the new born and small infant. The combination of flexion and abduction is good for the physiologic development of the hip joints.

An incorporated head rest is ideal for carrying a small infant. In this age group the muscles are not strong enough to stabilize head and trunk by themselves. Disadvantages for the development of the spine are avoided.

For the older child the abduction of the legs can be adapted according to the size. In this age group the baby carrier can also be used with the child facing the world. During this phase head and neck do no longer need outside support. 

In addition to the advantages described for the child, there are, from an orthopaedic viewpoint, positive aspects for mother, father, grandparents and other persons using the baby carrier. The carrier, worn in a correct way (head of child near the chin of carrying person) offers comfort for back and trunk of the carrying person. A physiologic position of the spine is guaranteed. The safe transport of the child leaves the arms and hands free for other activities.

BabyBjörn carriers provide advantages both for baby and mother, and are highly recommended from a children’s orthopaedist viewpoint.

Stuttgart, October 12th 2007

Professor Klaus Parsch, M.D.
Former Surgeon Chief of the Orthopaedic Department of the Paediatric Centre Olgahospital, Stuttgart, Germany. Former President of Vereinigung für Kinderorthopädie, former President of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society