Until about 10 to 15 years ago, babies were often carried with their legs hanging straight down. Those carriers were shaped a bit like underwear, and much of the child’s weight hung on the crotch.
Today, so-called ergonomic carriers hold the baby in the M-position, also called the frog or spread-squat position:
- Thighs slightly spread around the parent’s waist
- Bottom lower than the knees
- Legs supported from knee to knee
In Stork Carry, the seat is shaped to hold your child’s legs in an M-position, with knees above hips.
How to set the M-position
- Adjust the seat width so your child’s legs are supported knee to knee. The lower legs must stay free to move.
- For a young baby, tilt their hips toward you with your hands under their bottom, so their back keeps its natural rounded shape.
- Adjust the carrier until the knees are higher than the bottom.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Always read and follow the instructions in the manual.