When choosing a sling (rucksack) for a newborn, each mother should take into account the fact that her baby has its own physiological characteristics and is different from an adult.
Features of the newborn
As you know, the baby's spinal column is very different from the adult's backbone or even the older child. In form, it looks like the letter "c". This is explained by the fact that the bends that are formed in the older age (kyphosis and lordosis), the crumbs are still absent. That's why newborns can not hold the head in an upright position.
The natural position of the lower extremities at this age is considered to be slightly podzhatye and slightly divorced legs. In the people this position was called the "frog" poses.
Types of sling
A young mother, faced with the need to buy a sling, sometimes does not know which is better to choose for her newborn: with rings or in the form of a backpack. It is impossible to give an unambiguous answer, because everything depends on the preferences of the mother.
It should be borne in mind that the design in the form of a backpack gives the woman greater freedom of movement: her hands are absolutely free, and the baby is in front of her breast. However, this design forces mom to support the child, cuddling to herself, due to the fact that he constantly deviates back.
The most suitable and harmless for the baby is the sling on the rings. This device has the form of a scarf. It is usually made of dense and strong fabric, the threads of which are twisted twice. Due to this, such slings do not stretch either along or across, which guarantees the constancy of its dimensions and ensures an even distribution of the load.
As can be seen from the above, sling for a newborn is a simple adaptation, and it will not be difficult to manufacture it by oneself.
Features of wearing
Having chosen the most attractive sling for the newborn, the woman asks the question: "And how to dress and tie it?". Usually the classic sling is worn over the shoulder, like a sword belt. To begin with, you need to align both ends and find the middle by folding it in half. Then, tied the ends together, toss the tissue over the shoulder. In some models, there are various fasteners that facilitate the fastening process for a woman.
At the age of up to six months the child is worn in a lying or upright position. In this case, the vertical position of the child must be placed face forward, so that its back is pressed against the stomach of the wearer. Thus, the load on the baby's spine will decrease.
Due to the fact that the load when carrying a child is only on one shoulder of a woman, prolonged use of the sling is not recommended. This device should be used if necessary, for example, if the mother is on the road, and take a wheelchair is not possible.
In addition to the burden on the woman, prolonged wearing of the baby in the sling has a negative impact on the child. AT
Thus, sling can be both useful and harmful adaptation. Therefore, every woman should remember that prolonged use can lead to sad consequences, both for mom and her baby. However, using it in accordance with the features described above, sling can be useful to a large number of moms who simply can not carry a stroller - because of its unwieldiness, it causes a lot of inconvenience to a woman.