"Does it matter that my baby likes to face plant? The photos I see all show babies with their faces to the side but mine likes to nuzzle in. It worries me!" I hear this a lot. Many young babies do like to snuggle into their parent's chest when held on the front, and as there is always so much emphasis on ensuring a clear airway, it can be worrying, especially if baby resists gentle head turning. Don't worry; the human nose is shaped to ensure airflow can continue even when babies are doing this. Try it yourself, place the flat of your hand against your nose and press gently. You can still breathe! This is why it is so important to have babies held close enough to kiss, with faces on the upper flat part of the chest, not buried in cleavage. You can flip the shoulders of your wrap out to ensure good airflow on either side. When baby is settled, see if you can gently turn their face to the side. Fabric should never come up the back of baby's head when their face is on your chest, as this can tilt their chin down onto their chest and cause an airway compromise. Good photos tend to show baby's face turned to the side for a more appealing image and also for people to demonstrate that airway is clear. #carryingmatters #airway #babywearingsafety #babywearingtips #closeenoughtokiss #visibleandkissable
