Threading
your sling
[Video link for threading
sling ]
[Video link for alternate
threading] |
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Take tail
of the baby sling and pull it part way through both rings
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Then slip
tail over the first ring and under the second ring
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Putting
on the sling
Video link for putting
on sling |
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Slip arm
through sling and
pull sling over your head
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Spread the fabric of your
baby sling across your back to make sure it is not twisted.
The width of the fabric
across your back provides support.
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Vertical
Carry
Video link
for vertical carry |
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Place baby
high on your shoulder then slide the sling around baby
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Make sure
feet are through the sling, lower baby to desired height then
adjust sling to a snug fit.
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Spread sling
over baby, making sure he is in the seat and his bottom is secure
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Adjust
the sling so baby is snug by pulling on the tail of the sling.
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Now
baby is snug and safe against you
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This
is a great carry for naps
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Hip Carry
Video link
for hip carry |
Place
baby high on your hip
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Lower
baby through the sling making sure the sling is supporting baby
like a seat. Slide baby down so he is resting on your hip and
tighten sling to take some of the weight
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Front
Carry
[Video link
for making seat]
[Video link for front carry] |
Make
a seat with the sling, making sure the back is as high as the
front. So that baby is supported equally front and back
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Place
baby facing out with legs crossed, then lower him into the seat
you made
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Lower
baby into the seat making sure the sling fabric is behind his
back.Then pull up the fabric over his feet and tummy.
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Adjust
the sling so baby is secure. You can adjust each side independently.
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Done!
most babies love this position as they are still snuggled but
can see the world
Remember this position is for babies who have control of their
head.
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Back Carry:ages
1yr up to 35 pounds
Video link for back
carry
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Start
with the Hip Carry but with the rings higher on your shoulder.
Next move your arm in front of child (as pictured) Making sure
child is well in the seat of the sling.
When first trying the back position it would be helpful to have
a second person to make sure child is secure.
This position is better for age 1 and up
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Then
slide child to your back. The sling should be higher on the child's
shoulders
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Once
child is on your back make sure you adjust the sling so it is
sung and secure.
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Cradle
Carry
Video link for cradle carry coming soon |
Hollow
out a hammock like bed and then gently lower baby in while adjusting
the sling as shown. Or you can begin in the vertical carry, then
loosen sling a bit while supporting baby's weight.
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Angle baby
into the cradle position. If nursing you may want to get baby
latched on now. Next tighten sling around baby making sure he
is completely supported for a newborn and the baby's bottom is
lower than their head.
On older
children make sure sling is at least to their knees. You can pull
sling up around their heads for support. Great for discreet nursing!
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If
you want added privacy you can use the tail of the sling ( in
most models) as a cover up.
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