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Slings Instructions:
1.) A wide sling tail
allows both the top and bottom of the sling to be adjusted independently...allowing
for a verity of positions you can carry your baby
2.) The large shoulder
cushion makes the baby sling very comfortable by distributing the weight
more evenly across the shoulders and back.
3.) Quilted side rails
keep the cushioning in place even after multiple washings...keeping
the rail in place while wearing the sling.
4.) This sling has an
extra large width that will hold a newborn baby and continues to fit
most children up to about 35 lbs.
Safety:
*The baby sling is not
a restrictive carrier and you must always pay attention to your baby
and the position that he is in.
*Make sure your baby
is securely in a pocket formed by the sling.
*Always keep at least
one hand free to control your baby's movement to keep your baby safe
and secure.
*Allow your baby's natural
weight to keep him safely in the sling. Do not lift him up or hold him
in a position where he might fall out the top, bottom or side of the
sling.
Preparing the Sling(This
only needs to be done after washing the sling)
1. Extend the sling out and fold in half lengthwise.
2. Fold the tail end in half again.
3. Put the tail through the center of both rings.
4. Feed the tail over the top ring and down into the bottom ring.
5. Pull up a bit of the slack and spread out the tail.
6. Each side of the tail adjusts a rail of the sling independently.
Wearing the Sling(The
sling can be worn on either shoulder)
*To wear on the left side:
put your right arm through the sling. Pass the ring section over your
head & place the rings on your shoulder.
*To wear on the right side:
put your left arm through the sling. Pass the ring section over your
head & place the rings on your shoulder.
*The pillow is worn on
the top and slightly to the back of the shoulder. The rings are worn
at the upper part of your chest.
*Note: Wearing the sling
too low will cause discomfort in the back, because it is not distributing
weight properly.
Cradle Hold (The
best way to carry a newborn)
*Hold your baby upright
against your chest. Either your "slung" or "un-slung"
shoulder. You'll have to experiment to see which works best and feel
most comfortable to you.
*Pull the fabric from the
far rail up to the back of the child's head
*While supporting your
baby & lean forward slightly, transferring the baby's weight off
of you and into the sling.
*Pull up the slack.
*Each side of the tail
adjusts a rail separately
*Adjust the sling snug
comfortably around your baby.
*To loosen, the exposed
ring and let out some tail fabric.
Tummy Hold (Similar
to the front carriers)
*Hold child facing your
chest.
*Pull one rail up to the
back of the baby's neck.
*Pull the lower rail directly
under the baby's bottom or just behind the knee.
*While supporting your
baby adjust each rail as needed to secure your baby next to your body.
This is very important to insure safety and comfort
*Another variation is to
have the baby's feet inside of the sling. To do this, simply place the
lower rail on your stomach before placing the baby on your chest.
*Pull the upper rail up
at the back of the baby's neck as before and finish up by adjusting
and tighten the sling while supporting the baby.
Facing Out (Like
the tummy hold but baby faces out)
*With the bottom rail approximately
chest level hold the top edge of the sling out to form a pouch.
*With baby's upper back
against your chest, ease baby in bottom first.
*The inside edge of the
sling should some where between the middle of the baby's back and the
back of baby's neck. Most babies will naturally cross their legs in
front.
*Pull the tail to tighten
up the sling.
Hip Carry (For
babies who can hold up their head and older children)
*Hold your child as you
would when carrying on your hip with one leg on each side of you (front
and back).
*While still holding your
child put on the sling like you would normal and put the lower rail
under the child's bottom so it set in the crook of the knee.
*Pull the top rail to the
top of the child's back. Pull the tail to tighten the sling.
Back Hip Carry (For
older children)
*This one is a little tricky
at first and may take some practice.
*Start with the rings just
slightly behind your shoulder.
*Follow the steps for the
HIP CARRY but do not tighten the sling yet.
*Once you have your child
on your hip, twist the child AND the sling around to your back. The
sling rings should end up in the normal wearing position, chest area.
*The trick to this one
is while holding your child with one arm for support, simultaneously
swing your child around to the back while doing a slight hop.
*Basically by hopping your
taking the weight of the child off your body making it easier to twist
him and the sling to your back.
Disclaimer
The Designer and the Licensed sewing contractor who constructed this
baby sling disclaim all liability for any losses or injuries due to
the use or misuse of this baby sling. Please use good judgment and always
put your baby's safety first.
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