The i.GO can be used from birth. However, the child should only be carried in the horizontal position during the first 4 months. After the 4th month, the child can be carried in the vertical position up to the age of 1 year, either facing the parent or, after the 6th months, facing outward.

When the baby lies in the carrier its spine is supported in the same way as it is on a mattress, for example, thus preventing spinal deformation and/or a hollow back. This guarantees the physiological kyphosis of the spine normal in babies until they start walking.

No. The spinal position resembles the normal lying position, the child rests as if in mothers arms. An ergonomically shaped insert prevents hollow back and provides additional protection.

No. Assuming your child does not have a hip disorder or hip dysplacia and is more than four months old, the i.GO can be used in the sitting position without a problem because by that time your child’s hips are sufficiently well developed.

No. The i.GO should not be used as a therapeutic aid. On the other hand the normal use of the i.GO poses no harm to the development of a healthy baby’s hips.

What is the situation with baby carriers such as the i.GO? A: It is indeed true that many recommend the spread-squat position which is of particular significance for babies with hip dysplacia. However, a baby carrier is not an orthopaedic aid and children with hip dysplacia should not be transported in baby carriers at all. Children with normally developed hip joints can be carried in a baby carrier such as the i.GO without impairing hip development in any way.