What kind of baby carrier is suitable for forward-facing hugging? Introducing the advantages and disadvantages of forward-facing hugging

The baby is held facing forward so that the baby can look in the same direction as mom and dad. I want to try it! There are many moms and dads who think so.
We will explain when you can start holding your child facing forward, what you should be careful about, and any other things you may be concerned about.

Is a forward-facing hugging function necessary?

In conclusion, it is necessary. More than 2/3 of senior moms and dads“I need a forward-facing hugging function” “I’m glad it has this function”answered the questionnaire.(According to BABY&Me research)

There are a wide variety of baby carriers on the market, but not all of them are suitable for forward-facing carrying. In some cases, the first product they purchased did not have a forward-facing cradling function, so they had to buy a new one. More than 2/3 of us feel we need it, so it's never better to be prepared.

Since these features are not necessary for newborns, it is easy to ignore them when choosing a baby carrier, but we recommend that you carefully examine them before purchasing to avoid the hassle and expense of purchasing a new baby carrier later on.

What are the benefits of forward facing hugging?

The biggest benefit is that it expands your baby's field of vision.
Many moms and dads have reported that by having more things to see, their attention turns to that direction, which distracts their fussy babies and calms them down. It is also said to stimulate curiosity and foster thinking and memory skills.

Since you can enjoy the scenery from the same perspective, you can enjoy seasonal flowers together when visiting aquariums, zoos, theme parks, or taking a walk around the neighborhood, making moms, dads, and babies happier.

When can you start holding your child facing forward?

When you hold your baby face-to-face, the carrier part that covers the back of your baby securely holds it from your back to your neck, but when you hold your baby face-to-face, it will no longer be wrapped around you. For this reason, it is best to hold your baby facing forward after your neck and back are both seated.

The goal is to have your child sit on the floor so that they can sit on their own even if an adult removes their hands. Although the age varies from person to person, many children seem to be able to sit up at around 7 months old.

The target age range varies depending on the baby carrier, so be sure to check before using it. If you hold your baby facing forward in an unreasonable position, it will put a lot of stress on your baby's body, and there is a risk of injury or stunted growth, so be careful.

What are the disadvantages of forward facing hugging?

In the information for mothers and fathers raising children, there are some opinions that say that forward-facing hugging is not recommended.
Reasons for this include too much visual information, which overstimulates the baby, the baby's posture collapsing, which puts a strain on the baby, and the center of gravity shifting more forward, which increases the burden on moms and dads. Some people are concerned about the increased risk of the baby's face hitting the ground if the mother or father falls.

There's a point to both, but there's no need to be too scared if you choose a baby carrier suitable for forward-facing carrying and use it appropriately while observing your baby. Be sure to keep an eye on the things you need to be careful of and try holding your baby facing forward.

What are the points to be careful about when holding forward?

First of all, it is important to choose a baby carrier that has a forward-facing carrying function, which means that it is suitable for carrying your baby forward-facing.

BABY&Me's hip seat carrier allows your baby to sit on the base, so your legs won't be stretched straight or your hips will be too wide, allowing you to create a natural M-shaped split. There is no need to worry about pressure on your thighs and poor blood circulation.

BABY&Me's hip seat carrier allows you to carry your baby not only face-to-face, but also facing forward, in a natural posture as if you were sitting on a chair. Since it puts less of a burden on mom and dad, it may be easier to use it for long periods of time, but you need to be careful. Holding your baby forward stimulates your baby's brain and makes them tired as there is a lot of visual information. Please monitor your baby's condition frequently and be careful not to put too much stress on your baby.

*BABY&Me's hip seat carrier can be tried on at stores nationwide. Please experience the ease of use.

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