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Letter from Director International Hip Dysplasia Institute

January 31, 2017 Alina Ilyevsky Topa-Top alkin.ga@gmail.com Dear Ms. Ilyevsky: The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) acknowledges the Topa-Top Ring Sling, Top Tai Carrier, Baby Top, and Quick Top as”hip-healthy” products effective January 24, 2017. The IHDI recognizes that Topa-Top has developed products that consider the importance of healthy hip development during infancy. This is especially important during the early stages of […]

Safety

Babywearing International believes that babywearing is an inherently safe activity. But as with any other baby or child product, it is important to observe a few basic safety tips. Make sure your child’s airway remains open at all times while babywearing. The best way to do this is to keep him or her in an […]

Carrying a baby facing forwards is ‘cruel, stressful and terrifying’, claims Australian expert

Mothers who carry their babies facing forwards are cruel and selfish, according to a leading child health expert. She said the same accusations could be applied to those who take babies out in pushchairs which face away from the parent. Cathrine Fowler, a professor of child and family health nursing, claimed youngsters are frightened if […]

Carrying babies facing away from the parents body – is this truly positive for a baby?

Dr. Evelin Kirkilionis, Forschungsgruppe Verhaltensbiologie des Menschen (FVM), Freiburg/Germany When parents carry their baby in a sling or carrying bag, they give it nearness and security, thanks to the body contact to the care-giving person. It can realize/be aware them with practically all its senses. It can hear their heartbeat, feel their warmth, observe their […]

International Hip Displasia Institute

  Summary Statement: Babywearing is becoming increasingly popular along with the growing interest in Attachment Parenting. Proper infant hip position while babywearing is especially important because the period of time for babywearing is usually longer than baby transport. For information about baby transport, please refer to the IHDI Educational Statement regarding baby carriers, car seats, swings, walkers and […]

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