How to safely carry a newborn on foot?

In the first few months, newborns need to be in contact with their parent, to feel contained and supported in the correct posture. The way in which you transport them on foot can make a difference for physical safety and for their emotional well-being. To move on foot, in the first 4-5 months, a wheelchair or carrycot is recommended, which allows you to keep the newborn lying on your back, in a horizontal position and with your stomach up, as recommended by the WHO guidelines on sleep safety. Avoid keeping the child in the seat or cot for too long car, or in the semi-sitting position: this is not the right posture for the very first months of life. What if I want to try the belt or the waist bag? 'Caring' your child is a natural and beneficial practice (also called 'babywearing'): it promotes contact, regulates body temperature, strengthens the bond and reduces crying and agitation. You can use a baby sling or an ergonomic baby carrier, provided that: - the child is supported in the “M” position (knees higher than the pelvis, rounded back); - the face is always visible and free; - the head is supported, especially in the first few weeks, and that it is “at a kiss distance” from the parent, this will be the correct height to carry it.- never use the bands in the crib position; - no to babywearing in the car or by any other means of transport (except plane, train, bus) or while immersed in water. Don't worry if your A child does not like to be in a carrycot or stroller: it is very common. In the first few months, contact is a primary need and not “a vice.” With time and growth, the desire to explore space will also make its way.