Baby Carrier Making Baby's Legs Blue! Help!

I got an "Infantino Baby Carrier" which is like a Baby Bjorn. You can put him in the carrier and have him face you on your chest or away from you.

I put him in the carrier facing outward and I later looked down, and his legs & feet were turning bluish purple! The area where the legs went through was cutting off his circulation and it scared me when I saw it. I took him out right away. His legs aren't too fat or anything to fit through the holes but it seems like his weight is pushing his legs into the carrier a little too much. Do any mom's have a similar situation? I need a carrier that won't hurt my baby! Help!

Hello Jennifer,

I have used baby slings (Over the shoulder baby holder and New Native) and the Baby Bjorn Synergy (with the lumbar support). I loved them all but my boy is quite large and he was hurting my shoulders, back, etc. I never experienced the bluish legs- that should not be happening with ANY carrier. But maybe your son is too young to be facing outwards just yet. You can keep having him face you since that's a more comfy position for baby. If that doesn't work, then please switch to another carrier. I now use the Ergo baby, which is so much more comfy for both of us!

Visit a baby store and have them help you make sure that your baby is fitted properly. You may also want to think about using another type of carrier if you think you might be cutting off his circulation.