Under no circumstances should a baby in a carrier appear to be “hanging”.
If you force your legs into a stretched position
too soon, the hips (not yet mature and in soft cartilage) are
forced and there is the risk of causing not only discomfort, but also more serious effects (e.g. dysplasia).
As with the spine, attention must therefore be paid to the hips, especially in the first months of life.
In a MHUG carrycot, the hips are naturally wide apart, with the thighs supported by the support and the knees bent. In this position, called "M" or "folded spread" (often defined with the English term Spread Squatting Position ), the child's weight is well discharged without generating pressure on the hips.