We're really excited to see the arrival of the new Four Position 360 Baby Carrier from ERGObaby!
Why? Because up until now, ERGObaby have only produced carriers with inward-facing positions where your baby sits with their face snuggled up against you. Like it's name suggests, the Four Position 360 Carrier enables you to carry your baby in 4 different positions including on your front with your baby facing outwards.
So why have ERGObaby not made an outward facing carrier before?
In a word, Ergonomics. When your baby is being carried in a carrier or wrap, it is essential that they are sitting in an ergonomically correct position (a bit like frog legs with knees slightly above their hips), to protect the growth of their hips, pelvis and spine. The Four Position 360 Carrier design has a structured bucket seat so your baby maintains the frog-leg position when facing outwards. ERGObaby claim this is the first carrier worldwide to feature an ergonomic Front Outward Position, so in the world of baby carriers, this is pretty revolutionary!
It's also important that you or the person wearing the carrier are supported too. The best ergonomic position to carry a child in is on your back - essentially an assisted piggy back! Your child leans in towards your centre of gravity, so they feel much lighter - especially as your little one gets bigger and heavier!
But on your front, if a child faces outwards, they tend to lean away from your body, placing strain on your neck and back. ERGObaby have added extra support to compensate for this including a new adjustable waistband that provides additional support for the lower back.
When it all gets too much...
In the outward-facing position, your baby can't look away and hide their face, so ERGObaby recommend that they only stay in this position for 15 minutes to avoid overstimulation. This is understandable, but we would suggest you need to take your environment into account - 15 minutes in a busy shopping centre or on a tube train is definitely enough for a baby (frankly, it's enough for anybody!), but when you are walking through the park or in quiet open spaces, there will be a lot less stimulation. Trust your gut instincts and listen to your baby, and be sure to turn them around when they've had enough or are ready to sleep.
At just £139.90, the carrier is a great choice - available in black & camel or grey, you can carry your baby from day one (with infant insert), moving from front carry inward-facing to front carry outward facing, hip carry and back carry depending on your baby's age and stage of development.
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