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Harrison Method (Babywearing)

Natalie&MarkNatalie&Mark member
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I just overheard some Mom friends talking during my shower (I was opening gifts and they left before I could ask more) about "Harrison Method" babywearing, which apparently is considered really "natural" because you wear them upside-down, like they are in the womb.

Can anyone shed some light?  Googling failed me.  TIA!

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I acknowledge that this sounds crazy, which is why I ask.  One of the girls mentioned how one of the more popular baby carriers is apparently really bad for baby's hips, so I guess this is maybe overcompensating...!?

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Re: Harrison Method (Babywearing)

  • KateLouiseKateLouise member

    I haven't heard of this, but to me it's like saying, "oh let's feed our babies through a tube into their stomach because that's how it was in the womb."

    Babies are only meant to be in the womb for a few months and then things change for them.

    I hope they were joking. 

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  • anna7602anna7602 member

    Um... I am not a doctor, but I can't see how keeping a baby upside down for any sustained period of time would be good for him/her? They also float in water in the womb, but we're advised against keeping them completely submerged in liquid after birth.

    The hip issue can be avoided by numerous other types of carry of the non-upside-down variety.

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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member

    I am part of a babywearing group that teaches safe babywearing and this has never, ever come up. In fact, upside down is frequenty joked about at the only way you shouldn't wear baby in terms of front, back, or hip carries.

    Now, it is absoultely true that "crotch danglers" and front-facing carriers (like the Bjorn) are not good for baby's body. But, there are plenty of other options out there that follow the big babywearing safety rules:

    -baby should have knees higher than bum (so, it a seated position)

    -baby should be worn high enough to kiss his head (unless you are lowering for a few moments to nurse)

    -wearer must be able to see baby's face at all times

    -make sure baby is in a position where chin does not touch the chest

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  • crlaceycrlacey
    I would agree with PP that while some of the more popular baby carriers are bad for baby's hips and spine, wearing a baby upside down would send all the blood rushing to their head and would be painful and damaging.
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  • webMistress0609webMistress0609 member
    imageanna7602:

    The hip issue can be avoided by numerous other types of carry of the non-upside-down variety.

    Exactly. I think you were right, OP, when you said overcompensating.

     

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