Yes, when they have neck control !

I have been told by a few people its safe to face baby outwards as soons as they can support their own head!

when they can hold up their own head, and have control of neck – otherwise can cause damage x

What a great question! Thanks for all the responses I found this interesting

For some brands you can buy an insert that supports their bead and neck for longer. Some now have them standard. I know Ergo have them but I don’t know about other brands.

We have the Ergobaby carrier. It recommends front facing from 5 months.

I think as soon she shows neck support she is ok.

If it’s one of the ones that don’t have sufficient support through the legs, I would suggest reading up on http://hipdysplasia.org/ so you can make an educated choice.

Baby carriers are a fantastic resource if they are used correctly. It sounds as though it will be a while before you will be able to turn her around.

any point that there neck muscles are strong enough

If my baby was wide awake she wanted to face out from about 3-4 months. If she was sleepy I would have her facing me so she could snuggle in…

The baby really needs to be able to hold their head well before you consider changing.

I never had any of my kids facing away from me as I liked to use the Baby Bjorn as a tool where we were close we talked and played games and had eye contact being held comfortably. I had hands free and could do some housework with baby nearby. Always check that baby’s neck is supported or is at a age that they can hold their own.

Once they are comfortably able to hold their heads up by themselves they can safely face forwards. None of my children liked facing outwards ever, but my grandson loves it.

I will look at my manual when Bubs wakes up as it is in his room.

once they can hold their head up, but they cant for a long time, i used to change my daughter around a bit so she didnt get to tired. from memory she would cope about 20 minutes forward facing then id turn her around so she could snuggle.
work up, I wouldnt be in any rush maybe by 6 months bub can be full time outward for trip out but in for sleeps.
you will find ‘baby wearers” groups all over facebook. search your local area on there.

Seems obvious now that I’ve heard your responses! Thanks ladies. Might have to wait a little bit longer yet 🙂

It’s to do with the neck muscles. When they can hold their head up by themselves, they can face outwards

Good old Google would be the best way to find an answer. I’m sure it all had something to do with your baby’s size, age, weight and capability in sitting up on their own.

I think the safety of forward facing has less to do with age and more to do with the strength and control of the neck muscles of your baby. Perhaps try at home with your hand supporting her head to see how she goes first before using it out