Are Baby Bjorn style carriers bad for baby's spine?

[cdlamis]

If that is true, than what is different about the MeiTai style carriers?

We have been using the BB since Isabella was born- she didn't like lying down horizontally in the sling when she was a newborn and now it's too hot to use since we have a fleece one. I am buying another pouch sling in cotton but really want a MeiTai one too. Can someone please tell me if the NT is ok to use these and what precautions to take?

Thanks! I have been worried about this~

Daniella
Mom to Julia 6-13-02
and Isabella 12-18-04

[DebbieJ]

I found this via thebabywearer.com

http://www.continuum-concept.org/reading/spinalStress.html

Looks like the BB isn't the best choice.

I found the tummy to tummy position (in a sling or pouch) the easiest to do when my ds was an infant.

~ deb
DS 12/03
And a niece or nephew arriving in early August!

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[holliam]

Mei Tai supports babies totally differently. They aren't supported at their spine like in the Bjorn. Their entire bum is supported in like a pouch. They don't have anything between their legs. Does that make sense?

Holli

[cdlamis]

Deb and Holli,
Thanks for your information! Now I feel better about the MeiTai. I am so excited to retire the BB and only use my sling and MT.

Daniella
Mom to Julia 6-13-02
and Isabella 12-18-04