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From: wyse@ihuxq.UUCP (Neal C. Wyse)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Snugli-like pouches and growth problems?
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Date: Wed, 8-Feb-84 13:42:27 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  8 13:42:27 1984
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First, for transporting around town in a car, car seats are a must and in
some states, the law.  There is no excuse for not using one.  If you don't
want to buy one, very often they can be rented.  In this area, Chicago, IL,
the Jaycees have a very reasonable deal.

Now, regarding Snugli's.  We own one and have used it with both our children.
I'm not sure what you mean by "contorted".  The infants seem to be well
supported and in a reasonably normal position.

Snugli's are life-savers in many situations.  Both our children seem to
like them.  Even if they are being (or were) very fussy, they calm down
in a short time and often go to sleep (must be comfortable).  A very
big advantage is that now your hands are free to do other things instead
of only holding the child.  Now, don't get me wrong, we do a lot of just
holding, talking to, and in general paying attention to our kids, but
at times it is really nice to have partial freedom.

I forgot to mention that for infants, the Snugli is worn on the front and
the infant is very close to you and can probably hear some of the sounds
they heard when inside mom.  This closeness also provides a nice feeling
for the parents.


			Neal Wyse
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