Safe Baby Carrying Positions: Protecting Your Baby's Hips

No, it is unsafe to carry your baby down on your pelvic bone at 5 months or at any age, as it can injure and cause developmental hip deformities, such as hip dysplasia or hip dislocation in your baby.

Always carry your baby in an upright position, supporting their head and neck and with their bottom lower than their hips. You can talk a your health caregiver and your baby healthcare provider to learn the most recommended techniques to carry your baby.