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Babywearing Positions
The following chart outlines carrying positions that may be used for different types of babycarriers. This information is of a general nature and should not be taken as a recommendation by TheBabyWearer.com of the suitability of a babycarrier for use in a specific position for babywearing. You should always check the suitability with the manufacturer before assuming that a babywearing position is possible or recommended.
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| rebozo | unpadded sling - stretchy | unpadded sling - woven | padded sling | two slings crossed | pouch | wrap around carrier - stretchy | wrap around carrier - woven | soft carrier - Asian/un-structured | soft carrier - structured | hip carrier | podegi | torso carrier | back-pack | ||
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Front Positions |
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Burp/shoulder hold |
yes, not secure | yes, not secure | yes, not secure | no | yes | no | yes, not secure | yes, not secure | no | no | no | no | no | no | |
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Lying down (cradle, nursing positions, semi-reclining) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | some | no | no | no | no | no | |
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Sitting up, facing you, feet tucked under (newborn snuggle) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | some | no | no | yes | no | no | |
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Sitting up, facing you, legs out (snuggle hold) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | some | yes | no | no | |
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Sitting up, facing out, feet tucked in (buddha or froggy position) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | some | no | no | no | no | no | |
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Sitting up, facing out, legs out (sumo carry) |
no | no | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes | no | some | some | yes | no | no | |
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Sitting up, facing sideways (sideways kangaroo) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no | |
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Hip positions |
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Facing you |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | possible | yes | some | some | yes | no | no | no | |
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Facing out |
no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | some | no | no | no | |
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Back positions |
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Lying down |
yes | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | yes | no | |
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Sitting up, facing you, legs out |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | some | some | yes | yes | yes | |
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Sitting up, facing out, legs out |
no | no | no | no | with help | no | with help | with help | no | some | no | no | no | no | |
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rebozo | unpadded sling - stretchy | unpadded sling - woven | padded sling | two slings crossed | pouch | wrap around carrier - stretchy | wrap around carrier - woven | soft carrier - Asian/un-structured | soft carrier - structured | hip carrier | podegi | torso carrier | back-pack | |
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possible = not a usual position
some = some brands claim to be suitable with help = possible only with assistance |
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