A baby’s spine and hips are not yet fully developed. Their spine is
naturally rounded, not straight, and their spine and hip joints are
soft and flexible.
Therefore, it is vitally important that when baby is placed in the
Pao Papoose™, they remain in the ergonomically correct sitting
position at all times. This ensures baby’s back, hips and the back
of their head are supported and protected.
Our Pao Papoose™ is designed with this in mind and avoids
baby assuming the dangling position where all their weight rests
on their crotch. Whether using the Bear Necessities (parent-facing
position), the Doe-a-deer (world-facing position) or the Raccoon
Ride (back-carry position), the papoose will automatically support
baby in this natural sitting position.
To check baby achieves this comfortable spread squat, or M
position, ensure their bottom is always positioned lower than their
knees, and the fabric of the papoose fully supports their thighs.
Ergonomically
correct sitting
position
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