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A crying baby usually calms down most quickly in your arms. The child feels comfortable and secure there. However, you can't cope with everyday life with a child in your arms. Especially not when it gets bigger. With a baby carrier (sling or baby carrier), on the other hand, you keep your hands free and your child close to your body. This is practical for you and also promotes the bond between child and parents.
There are elasticated and woven slings. The right length is determined together during the babywearing consultation. Good skin compatibility is also important. It is best to make sure that the material is organically grown. With woven slings, the fabric should be elasticated on the diagonal but firm in length and width so that it can surround and support the child's back all the way round. A double hem provides the necessary robustness.
A good baby carrier allows three carrying positions (on the stomach, back and hips) and can be adapted to the developmental stages in the first year of life. For optimum hip and spine development, it is crucial that the width of the bar and the length of the back can be adjusted. An adjustable bar also ensures a correct squatting and spreading posture ("M-seat", see illustration). A skin-friendly and breathable material, ideally from organic farming, also contributes to wearing comfort.
Babies born at term are already in good hands in baby carriers from birth. For premature babies, this depends on the individual stage of development. Discuss with the babywearing counsellor at UKBB whether your child is ready. When used correctly, baby carriers have no negative impact on the development of the spine. The so-called spread-squat position, also known as the "M-sit" due to the leg position, even promotes hip development. In this brochure, we show you what is important when carrying your baby on your stomach.
Do you want to carry your child safely, comfortably and correctly? Would you like to get to know and try out different baby carriers and slings under friendly and competent guidance? Do you want to know which carrier and carrying technique is suitable for your child? Do you already have a baby carrier but can't get to grips with it? We have the right solution for you. Simply ask the care team about our offer. We are here for you.
For your individual consultation, you can also use the following websites as an alternative
find an experienced babywearing coach:
www.ftzbabytragen.ch
www.ftzbabytragen.de
058 387 78 82 (Costs are settled via the health insurance company)
In the event of an emergency abroad, call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find the contact details on your health insurance card.
145 (Poison and Information Centre)
University Children's Hospital of both
Basel, Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH
Phone +41 61 704 12 12
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The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.
For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.
More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.
144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade
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