No Longer froggying?

SunshineShades

I've been watching videos and reading about ways to carry my newborn in a moby and a mei tai. It is true that they no longer recommend froggying a newborn's legs?
My DD is 3 weeks old and 7 lbs 10.5 oz last weight check. What would be the best carry for her in a moby? Should I be having her legs out instead of in? This to me sounds easier to do (I think I squish her legs when I froggy her) But I want to do whatever is best for newborns.

blu-eyedwife

I don't know what "no longer" means, but my son was born in 2011 and I froggied his legs up until he was around 3 months.

misspunky

I froggied LO for 3 ish months.  She stopped it herself--when in a wrap, she started wanting to stand up in it.

pixieprincss

Yes, legs-in has fallen out of favor. This was a hot topic of discussion at the International Babywearing Conference this past summer. While there is nothing wrong with it when done correctly, there is no need for legs to be in. And the whole issue of "doing it correctly" is tough because when baby's legs are hidden in the fabric, it is hard to tell if knees are actually higher than baby's bum and if baby is in a squat vs. sitting on the legs and possibly cutting off circulation. Having legs out makes it easier  to get baby's position right. I'd say it is more about best practices than right or wrong, though.

SunshineShades

pixieprincss:

Yes, legs-in has fallen out of favor. This was a hot topic of discussion at the International Babywearing Conference this past summer. While there is nothing wrong with it when done correctly, there is no need for legs to be in. And the whole issue of "doing it correctly" is tough because when baby's legs are hidden in the fabric, it is hard to tell if knees are actually higher than baby's bum and if baby is in a squat vs. sitting on the legs and possibly cutting off circulation. Having legs out makes it easier  to get baby's position right. I'd say it is more about best practices than right or wrong, though.

Thank you! I think I will have to give legs out a try and see if she likes the Moby better that way!