How to Wear a Sling

How to wear a sling

Decide on which shoulder you will wear the sling with your baby. The design of the sling is symmetrical, so you can wear it with equal success either on your right or left shoulder, whichever is more convenient for you. For right-handers, it’s more common to use the right one. But we still recommend wearing a sling on the other shoulder from time to time so that the child does not stay in the same position.

Take the sling where the end passes through the rings, insert your arm and head into it so that the patch holder rests on your shoulder and diagonally crosses your chest. In this case, the end of the strap is in the front, and the soft lining falls on the shoulder. But if the baby is still very small (up to 2-3 months), you can put the sling on the other way around so that the pillow fits under the baby’s head.

By pulling the strap out of the rings and passing it back, roughly adjust the length of the sling so that it is slightly longer. And already with the child you need to tighten the strap to the optimal length. Regardless of the position, you first put the sling on yourself, making sure that both soft side linings meet, thereby forming a cradle. Now you can put the baby there.

There are many different ways to carry your baby in a sling.

For the youngest (from the first days to 2-3 months), the cradle position is usually used. After putting on the sling, take the baby so that his chest rests on your shoulder that is free from the sling strap (see picture on the left). Supporting the baby's back and legs, position him in the desired position and carefully place him in the sling. Position your baby so that his head is in the pocket formed by the shoulder pad and the foam-lined edging. The baby's head rests on the lining, like on a pillow. And finally adjust the length to make it as comfortable as possible.

Important! Once you have your baby settled in the quilt carrier, start moving immediately. Even just a little bit, a step or two back and forth. If you stand for too long, your baby may become restless.

While you are just learning to carry your baby in a baby sling, hold him with your hands. Only release your baby if you are absolutely sure that he is securely in the sling. In addition to insurance, this is also necessary for the peace of mind of the baby, who is not yet accustomed to being pressed by a cloth and not by his mother’s hands. Do not drink hot drinks and avoid sudden movements when carrying your baby. Hold one hand so that you can secure your head if something happens. If you must bend, bend your knees rather than bending at the waist.