The positions
You can carry your baby forward, on your hip or on your back. He can be in a rocking or in a frog-like position. The rocking position is the same as if you were breastfeeding. The baby is on his back with his legs together. If your child suffers from hip deformities, consult your doctor before trying this position. In such a case, it is not recommended to have the child’s legs together. It is better to choose a frog-like position, especially on the hip which allows for the legs to be spread apart. Furthermore, many babies do not like the rocking position. They prefer to be vertical or in the frog position which most resembles the foetal position (legs apart with rounded back).
The frog position is best, ergonomically speaking. It offers the proper support for the spine with good weight distribution in the legs, not the genitals. The legs are correctly spread apart. Babies also generally prefer it to the rocking position. However, the rocking position is very practical when breastfeeding in which case baby can easily feed without mom always having to be seated.
*Frog positioning
Legs are open, the pelvis is tilted forward so that the knees are higher than the baby’s bottom and the soles of the feet are facing towards the back.
The baby must be well supported under his legs. You must open up the wrap from the ears to the knees. Otherwise, baby will be supported by the crotch, which could cause discomfort and even injuries.
Frog positioning
Cradle
On your back
On your tummy
On your hip
Indian or Boudha position
