Baby Slings For Babies 0-4 Months
For this age the sling will be worn "Backwards"
that is, with the buckle on your back and pad on your shoulder
blade - tail hanging down your back.
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Put the sling on first, then spread
the sling and lie your baby in, being careful to cradle
the baby's head. The crook of your arm is often best.
Find a position that is comfortable for yourself and
your babe.
Try moving immediately, it will imitate the motion and
balance she enjoyed in the womb.
Take baby's weight & tighten till comfortable.
When putting baby down to sleep, undo buckle, place
baby down in sling - so as not to waken. |
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 The
Joey Position
(for babies 3 months and up)
With the baby's back to the wearer, pull the
sling up in front of the baby, cross the legs. Check that
the bottom is lower than the feet and that the sling is
pulled up at the back so baby is secure. |
 Snuggle
Hold
To adjust the sling take weight of baby with
one arm and pull the strap. To lower, lift the buckle.
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