Back pain whilst babywearing can be a common complaint and for some people puts them off babywearing entirely. There can be fitting and positioning issues or physiological reasons specific to the newly postnatal body. Most commonly the cause is that your carrier is to loose and your baby positioned to low on your body causing the weight of the baby to be loaded to much through your middle and lower back. Show  In this article the expert CARiFiT team will be looking at the common causes of back pain whilst babywearing and providing the tips and adjustments you need to make to fix the problem. Often there is usually a very simple explanation and it requires a couple of quick adjustments to your carrier and your baby will instantly feel lighter and the pressure on your back reduced. CARiFiT are not only postnatal fitness experts but the official workout partners of Ergobaby, Qualified babywearing advocates and also retain the services of babywearing consultant Hannah Wallace of Wear my baby - so strap in because you are in great hands and just as we have done for thousands of other new mums we may be about to change your life! We are going to cover:
Optimum positioning for safety and comfort. In the past 15 years without a doubt the most common reason that I have seen for people to experience discomfort in their backs whilst babywearing is that their carrier is fitted to low and to loose. In simple terms they aren’t sticking to what is called the TICKS guidance for safe babywearing. This is a universal positioning check that can be applied to any carrier or sling and stands for, Tight, In View, Close Enough to Kiss, Keep Chin Off Chest, Supported Back. I want to focus on what might be the biggest single game changer for you right now - when you are wearing your baby can you easily kiss the top of their head without having to reach? If the answer is no then just take a quick look at this short video from Hannah to see the instant difference this can make to how heavy your baby feels on you and how much support a well fitted carrier really can give. So what are the key things to really notice in this video:
Next lets take a look at just how important your choice of carrier itself can be in supporting your back and reducing any discomfort. As we are about to discover not all carriers are created equal and not all carriers will fit all people. SEARCHING FOR THE BEST BABY CARRIER FOR YOU CAN BE OVERWHELMING WHEN SORTING THROUGH ENDLESS OPTIONS ON THE INTERNET — BUT WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD YOU BE LOOKING FOR EXACTLY? The four features that matter most when shopping for a baby carrier are:
ERGONOMICSYour child’s health is and always should be your primary concern when shopping for a baby carrier. Your carrier should provide adequate support for your baby’s growing head, neck and back. It should keep her in an upright position, meaning she isn’t slumped and her chin is off her chest, so her airways are open, as well as high enough on your chest so you can monitor her (think close enough to kiss her head!). Your child should also sit in an ergonomic position inside his carrier, which means his knees are higher than his bum with his legs in a spread-squat position in the different carrying positions. Other concerns include selecting the most secure and appropriate carrying position for your baby’s age and weight and inspecting the fabric’s quality before using it to make sure there aren’t any rips, tears or weaknesses. COMFORTIf a carrier isn’t comfortable, you obviously won’t use it — and no one wants to deal with a baby squirming and crying while your back is screaming in pain. Different carrier features determine the comfort level for you and your baby. EASE OF USEParents can agree on two things—you’re all, as a general rule of thumb, busy and sleep deprived. Don’t make your life even harder with a baby carrier that’s difficult to use, put on and take off. Find a carrier with easy-to-use straps and fasteners and that only requires you to read the instructions or watch a quick instructional video once. You should also make sure your baby carrier is easy to clean, as your baby is bound to drool and spit up on the carrier. Look for one that’s machine washable, so your washer, and not you, has to put in the cleaning effort.
FUNCTIONALITYThe more versatile a baby carrier, the more use you’ll get out of it. Choose a carrier that offers three or four of the standard carrying positions:
With these different carrying positions, you’re able to choose the most comfortable and best engagement positions as your baby grows and matures. To meet all of these criteria and more besides we believe that the Ergobaby range in the best choice available on the market today and we discuss these topics in much more detail in these blogs, Are Ergobaby Carriers worth the Money and one of our most popular blogs When can my baby face outwards. Now let us assume that your babywearing is not the issue and you have achieved a great optimum position - what postnatal reason could be causing you to still have discomfort in your back whilst babywearing? So this really is where the CARiFiT expertise can kick into overdrive. We have supported over 12,000 new mums back to incredible health, strength and fitness through our online program that combines medical, physio and fitness care. Weakened core.Most people that are babywearing are newly postnatal and that means that you are living with a weakened core and possible diastasis recti. This means that the normal support system that kicks in when you lift, carry or hold something is not yet quite back to operating at fully strength following the birth of your baby. Diastasis recti (DR) is the separation that occurs between the rectus abdominis (six pack muscles) as the line alba (connective tissue) expands to accommodate your growing baby. DR is completely normal during pregnancy, and 99% of women will experience it. “A gap of more than 2 fingers needs rehab if you are wanting to return to high impact exercise, but the key thing is the tension along the linea alba,” says Lucy Allen a specialist pelvic health pysio. “If, when contracting, you aren’t getting much and there’s doming then rehab is needed to prevent back pain or herniation.” Work on restoring your core with Lucy in our FREE program CARiFiT 4 ALL and practice good alignment and breathing to control intra-abdominal pressure. Postural challenges and fatigue. If you have just had a baby is it any wonder that you back aches and is tired? No it is a pretty normal reaction to finding your newly postnatal body in all sorts of new and physically challenging positions such as breastfeeding, changing, or co sleeping. Your back is a series of muscles and if they are tired from new positions, stresses and demands then like any other muscle they may ache. Again rebuilding your full strength and fitness and being aware of what the postnatal body has been through is key. Hormonal changes.In this blog we discuss postnatal hormones but they key thing to know is that a newly postnatal mother your joints remain unstable due to the hormone relaxin. This can again lead to the body feeling stiff and uncomfortable as you sleep deprived muscles are not getting the same support they are used to from your joints and connective tissue. This settles fairly quickly and again following a proper postnatal fitness program like CARiFiT Online will restore your body to full strength in a safe and sensible timeframe. So how should you stand when babywearing? This is pretty simple - however you like! Now a lot will be said about trying to stand with a neutral spine and good hip alignment and of course they are never bad suggestions. The practical side of being a tired new parent on a roller coaster of emotions is that you won’t be thinking about standing in a great position…just about staying upright! Really to fully enjoy the magic of babywearing and the well known benefits to you and your baby we really want to support you to achieve two things.
Babywearing is one of the greatest joys of being a parent to a new and growing baby, the benefits for you both are huge, from reduced crying to better attachment and even improved language development - we cover them all in great detail in this blog about the benefits of babywearing and we talk specifically about the impact of babywearing during CARiFiT in this article ‘raising super babies’ Babywearing like most things for new parents can take a little bit of practice but I promise you it will be so worth sticking with. Get comfortable and confident with your carrier and your positioning and you will feel so much more comfortable and be able to truly explore the world together. For our top tips to getting comfortable and confident babywearing this blog is a useful place to take a look.Enjoy your babywearing adventures together. Why is my baby carrier hurting my back?Most commonly the cause is that your carrier is to loose and your baby positioned to low on your body causing the weight of the baby to be loaded to much through your middle and lower back.
How can I use my baby carrier without hurting my back?If you are experiencing discomfort, check the carrier fit. The waistband should sit at your natural waist, and the straps should be adjusted so your child is snug against you. If a child is leaning back, this isn't comfortable for them, and it throws off your center of gravity, causing strain.
Can you wear Baby Bjorn mini carrier on back?It has two different height positions that make babywearing possible from newborn and up to the age of three. With just a few simple adjustments, you can vary your carrying position from facing in to facing out on your front and carrying on your back.
Is Baby Bjorn mini carrier ergonomic?Yes, this baby carrier has been designed for parents with an active lifestyle: it features back support, a waist belt and padded shoulder straps. Thus, Baby Carrier Move is ergonomic and comfortable for the babywearer!
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