Baby's legs are positioned on either side of the adult's hip, outside of the carrier, as though the baby is sitting on the adult's hip, except that the carrier support's the baby's weight, leaving the adult's hands free.
By Heather Corley, About.com
The hip carry is used for older babies and toddlers who already have good neck control.
Copyright 2009, J.E.M. Used with permission.Baby's legs are positioned on either side of the adult's hip, outside of the carrier, as though the baby is sitting on the adult's hip, except that the carrier support's the baby's weight, leaving the adult's hands free.
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