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M-shaped hip position

An M-shaped hip position keeps an infant’s knees flexed and higher than or level with the buttocks while the thighs receive support.

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How to carry a baby correctly

How to carry a baby correctly

Prepare before you lift the baby Before picking up a baby, pause and make the movement predictable. If the baby is awake, speak softly or make eye contact so they are less likely to startle. Stand close to the cot, changing surface, or floor area, and remove anything that could catch on the baby or […]

Babywearing basics

Babywearing basics

What babywearing is and why families use it Babywearing uses a wearable support system to hold an infant or child against the caregiver’s torso. Common formats include woven or stretchy wraps, ring slings, soft-structured carriers with buckles, mei tai-style carriers, and framed hiking carriers for older children. Each design distributes weight differently and has its […]