Newborn leg positions?

[jodilee6]

Hey!

I'm after some experts, I'm looking into a wrap/sling for no2 when they come in the summer.

I think I've settled on a Mai tai style carrier (but happy to have my mind changed) I want something quick and easy to use that is suitable from birth.

My question is what position do new newborns legs go in? Do they have to be spread like an older baby? If so how do you manage to do this?

I only carried DS1 from 4/5 months so never had this problem before!

 

[HopefulEm]

I've read that it's best for babies to have their legs in the frog leg position, even when they're tiny. (So knees up and legs spread apart.)

 

[jodilee6]

I've read that it's best for babies to have their legs in the frog leg position, even when they're tiny. (So knees up and legs spread apart.)

Yea, that's what's I've read as well, I just dint see how it would be possible with a teeny titch unless I'm missing something obvious!

 

[HopefulEm]

You'll have to look it up for mai tais how to do it. I had my daughter that way in her wrap since she was small.

 

[minties]

Perhaps try youtube?

 

[LittlePants]

One thing I know is important, and that is that legs aren't allowed to hang down, and should be kept apart. Don't swaddle or allow your baby to face forwards in a wrap.

 

[Sbmack]

Legs out from birth is what is recommended now.