C curve

[alexfrankone]

Hi all, I see a lot of comments talking about the C curve, refering to babies spine/neck shape. I would love it if some other educators could weigh in as I know some still use it. However, I'm currently doing additional training and we've been advised not to use this term and use "curved J shape". People, especially those who post one fit check and that's all the research they do (which is great! and better than most) hear or see the "C shape" recommendation, literally put baby in that shape -and why wouldn't they. They loosen things too much and it puts baby at risk of slumping and asphyxiation. So the curved J shape is preferred to avoid accidental slumping in babies of inexperienced wearers.

 

[unperfectt]

@alexfrankone I actually was wondering about this exact thing this morning. Wondering if C curve meant literal c shape or more like a j shape. Thank you for clarifying for me

 

[alexfrankone]

@unperfectt Aye the spine should be curved but not so much that the baby's chest is compressed or could end up chin to chest glad to help

 

[zackuth]

@alexfrankone I was trying to explain the position to a friend as C curve with no space between mom and baby's bellies...J shape makes more sense, thanks!

 

[alexfrankone]

@zackuth Yep the spine should be curved but not so much that babies chest is compressed or could end up chin to chest