Ergonomic Baby Carriers—All You Need to Know

Good ergonomics means movement. Babies need space to move and kick their legs— whether in a baby carrier, a baby bouncer, a stroller or your arms. As long as your baby’s legs are comfortably apart and free to wiggle, the position is good from a hip development perspective. Healthy hip development is all about movement and the ability to alter positions. In this guide you’ll learn about ergonomic babywearing for both you and your little one.

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Our Baby Carriers Are Hip Healthy

Dr. Pablo Castaneda is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and the director of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). Because he has over 20 years of experience treating children with hip problems and hip dysplasia, it’s safe to say that he knows hips. Learn more about what hip dysplasia is and what makes a baby carrier hip healthy.

"No Baby Carrier Can Cause Or Worsen Hip Dysplasia"

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Carrying Positions Explained

Front-Facing, M-Position and Back-Carrying

There’s a lot of buzz around the different carrying positions in babywearing. Are the baby carriers wide enough? Could certain positions be harmful to the baby’s hip development? There are many questions, but the good news is that all positions are safe for hip development as long as your baby’s legs are comfortably apart.

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What Makes a Baby Carrier Ergonomic?

Choosing an ergonomic baby carrier isn’t just about keeping your little one comfortable or offering a variety of carrying positions. A thoughtfully designed baby carrier is your everyday hero—tested again and again for safety, comfort and practicality. It is designed to easily adjust not only to your baby’s growing body and changing needs but also to your daily comfort as well as different body types. All our baby carriers are easy to adjust in different ways depending on the model you choose.

Designed to Allow Room for Movement

Good ergonomics means being able to move and change positions. Our baby carriers are designed to adjust to your baby’s growth. For example, Baby Carrier Harmony has a smart zipper so you can easily adjust the seat width for your baby to create room for their small legs to move. Perfect for healthy hip development!

Upright Position for Free Airways

A baby’s windpipe is soft and sensitive to pressure, which means a baby’s breathing can become restricted if their neck is bent too far in any direction. Our baby carriers offer proper back support, keeping your little one in an upright position and their airways free.

Proper Hip Support

Since a newborn’s body is far from fully developed and their bones are soft, it’s important for a baby carrier to support the baby’s anatomy. We do this by providing a flexible, wide leg position that you can adjust to your baby’s needs and size.

Easy to Adjust to Your Growing Baby

Our baby carriers are all about making sure your little one is comfy and supported as they grow. For example, the zippers on Baby Carrier Harmony allow you to adjust the seat width, giving your baby a flexible leg position with plenty of room to move. Baby Carrier Mini also has a handy size adjustment feature, making it easy to adjust the height as your newborn grows.

Adjustable Head Support

Before your baby can hold their head up on their own, it’s crucial for a baby carrier to provide the proper support to keep the head upright. The adjustable head support feature of our carriers can be easily adjusted as your baby grows.

Offer Great Back Support

All our baby carriers give you the back support you need. The design of our ergonomic baby carriers also ensures even distribution of your baby’s weight so there’s no extra pressure on your lower back. The back support of our carriers varies depending on the model. For example, Baby Carrier Free has a super-comfy waist belt with extra padding.

Ergonomic Babywearing for You and Your Baby

Our baby carriers have been developed in close cooperation with medical specialists. All of our carriers allow your child to move their legs and arms freely and provide good support for their growing body. But what about your comfort as the wearer? Learn more about ergonomic babywearing for both you and your baby.

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Find Your Perfect Baby Carrier

Are you looking for a newborn carrier? Or do you want a baby carrier with four-way carrying? Need a carrier for carrying your sweetheart on your back? Look no further. We’ll help you find the perfect match for you and your baby.

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Ergonomics FAQs

Babywearing raises a lot of questions, and we’re here to clear things up. Let’s dive into some of the most frequently asked questions.

1. Are Baby Carriers from BabyBjörn Ergonomic?

For us, ergonomics—for both baby and parent—is a top priority when developing our baby carriers. Part of this means making sure our carriers can be adjusted as your baby grows, so they stay comfy at all times. But it’s also about enabling you to make the adjustments that will keep you comfortable while babywearing.

2. Why Is Switching Babywearing Positions Such a Good Idea?

Changing babywearing positions every now and then is great for both you and your little one. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends switching positions every hour for babies under the age of one. This not only keeps things comfortable but is also key for healthy hip development.

3. Can Baby Carriers Cause Hip Problems in Babies?

There’s no evidence showing any links between baby carriers that keep the legs apart and hip dysplasia. Our baby carriers are developed in collaboration with pediatric orthopedic doctors to make sure your baby’s hips, neck and back are supported in the best way possible. All BabyBjörn baby carriers are acknowledged as hip healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI).

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