newborns and small babies
Step One
With the fold of the baby sling facing down, place the sling over one shoulder, while resting on the alternate hip (alternate shoulders from time-to-time for optimal spinal health). Twist the sling so that the seam at the widest part of the garment is halfway between your bellybutton and hip. Adjust the baby sling so that it is flat across your back and shoulder.
Step Two
Holding baby securely, open the pocket of the sling and place baby’s bottom onto the inside of the seam at the widest part of the garment. Baby should now be facing towards the hip your sling is resting on.
Step Three
Still holding baby securely, gently lower baby into a lying position deep within the sling. Baby’s head should rest near your heart. At around three or four months babies carried in this position may prefer to sit forward with their legs crossed so they can see out of the sling. To soothe baby, begin gentle movement. |
older babies (up to 12kg)
Step One
With the fold of the sling facing down, place the sling over one shoulder, while resting on the alternate hip (when using the sling as an infant carrier alternate shoulders from time-to-time for optimal spinal health). Twist the sling so that the seam at the widest part of the garment is halfway between your bellybutton and hip. Adjust the sling so that it is flat across your back and shoulder.
Step Two
Using both hands, place baby on the hip the sling is resting on.
Step Three
Holding baby securely, pull the fabric of the sling under baby’s bottom to create a seat from the sling, aligning baby’s spine with the seam at the widest part of the sling. Baby’s legs should hang either side of your waist, outside of the infant carrier. |