Sunday, May 5, 2013

The Health Benefits Of The Baby Hip Seat

By Mona Moody


Many parents are understandably concerned about the health of their baby. They also want to make sure they stay healthy while their child is growing up. The baby hip seat helps you take a small step in the right direction. It redistributes the weight from your spine to your hips and helps prevent back problems. It also ensures that infants are carried with their legs spread apart the way doctors have recommended.

Many infants are placed in carriers that bunch up their legs in an unhealthy way. This can lead to hip dysplasia, a bone deformation that can prevent your child from walking properly. Many child carriers and toys, including bouncing chairs, and walkers, do not position his legs properly and inhibit his growth.

The carrier also prevents back injury in the mother. Many mothers have complained from back pain after carrying their child around in bulky carriers and slings. The weight of the child causes pressure on the spine and can lead to serious health issues. This only gets worse as the child gets heavier and puts more weight on her spine.

Use of both the Velcro and safety strap is vital. They must be cinched tightly, in fact taking a deep breath as you put it on can ensure this. It is also important to make sure the clasp catches properly so that the carrier does not fall off after the baby is seated. These tips will help keep you and your baby safe and provide additional stability. This light weight, economical baby seat takes the place of other, less efficient carriers.

Another important thing to do is to make sure you keep your arm around your child. He could easily fall off the seat if you fail to do this. This is a great way of bonding with your baby and your body heat will help keep him warm as well. Another consideration is that it is hard to keep an eye on your toddler when you are in a crowded place. This way you do not have to worry because he will be by your side.

Baby hip seats are light weight, washable, and compact. They typically run from around 8 inches wide and 5 inches deep but some models, made for larger toddlers, can be several inches larger. Additionally, they are suitable for anyone, male or female, whose waist is less than 40 inches. They may not be suitable for children as they may not be strong enough to carry the infant.

There are several kinds of hip seats on the market and most are priced in the $70 to $80 range. They are both economical and efficient and require very little extra care. Hip carriers are available in retail stores and online. They come in a variety of colors and there is a larger size available for older toddlers.

All and all the baby hip seat is a secure and economical way of carrying your child. It can carry babies and toddlers until they are approximately 36 months old. It helps prevent back and spinal pain in you and hip problems in your child. It is hardy and light and will be a good addition to your baby gear.




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