In our earlier blogpost titled “CLUBFOOT AND BABY CARRIERS I.” we shared some basic information about carrying your baby while going through casting, with bebax shoes and other correctional applications. In the 2nd part Petra Gerhát (baby carrying expert) will show you examples of carrying a baby with casting using a Mei Tai type carrier. I’m sharing the below information with Petra’s approval and you can also find the related video further down.
Part II: Using a Mei Tai during the casting period.
I mentioned it in the video as well, but let me reiterate here once more, this method is suitable for newborns as well. You will need a woven wrap (short, about 3-4m depending on on your physique), size should be enough so you can later use it as a pouch sling. This is recommended while the baby’s leg/cast is so short that it cannot wrap around your body yet, in this case basically it is the pouch that is holding the baby, it doesn’t snuggle to your body yet, the knees can also be placed in front of its belly, pulled up (for example if it is only with 1 clubfoot and the other leg is completely free). The majority of the casts weight will be taken off the baby’s leg by tightening the wrap gradually. This makes it even lighter for the baby than while carrying it in your arms.
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