There is a lot of talk about the physiological position. But what exactly is it?

We speak of physiological position because it is the one that best respects the natural curvature of the child. In the womb, the baby is in the fetal position, with its back curled. At birth, the baby's back is completely rounded, it is said to be in complete kyphosis, in the shape of a C. The back is not yet mature and the spine will stretch as the back becomes muscular.

At birth, the baby's back is completely rounded ( total kyphosis) , and this is the position that is adapted to the anatomy of the newborn. It reduces vertical pressure in the spine and on the intervertebral discs. This position will evolve as the child develops. By learning to hold his head, the cervical curvature will deepen, the baby is able to hold his head lying on his stomach ( cervical lordosis ). By working on turning and the four-legged position, the child straightens his back and sits alone (dorsal kyphosis) . Then, the baby tries to straighten up and discovers verticality and the standing position (lumbar lordosis) .

So, as the baby grows, the carrying position will also change, becoming less rolled up, less close to the wearer's body to allow the baby greater freedom of movement.

How to achieve a physiological position?

To achieve a physiological carrying position, the following points must be observed:

• The lower back is rounded,
• His pelvis is tilted forward in a squatting position,
• The baby is supported on his buttocks and thighs, not on his crotch,
• His head in line with the spine,
• His legs will be bent, knees slightly higher than his buttocks, spread naturally, that is to say not very much at birth, and more and more as he grows (we never force the opening of the hips).

This carrying position will evolve as the child develops: less rolled up, less close to the wearer's body to allow some freedom of movement for the little one being carried. We note in particular:

• Before about 3 months, knees at the width of the pelvis, and ankles in line with the knees.
• From around 3 months (baby can grab his feet by himself), the knees can be wider apart, and he can then “kiss” the wearer.
• From around 4 months: the baby will not necessarily have a rounded back when awake, even if he is correctly installed.

 

Physiological, our baby carriers comply with current standards and are tested and approved by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute , which has classified them as “hip-friendly” products.

To support you, we offer you a babywearing consultation with Daphné, our reference babywearing instructor. You can book your slot online here or write to us at hello@studio-romeo.com .