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GETTING YOUR SLING READY FOR USE:
To thread your sling, grab one corner of the tail (the tail is the loose end of the fabric), gather it little-by-little until you reach the opposite corner. Then, thread through both rings and then through the bottom ring. Grab the shoulder portion in one hand and the entire tail in the other hand and pull the tail of the sling to the point where you think it will be slightly LOOSE for your baby. Spread out the tail that is within the rings. Below you will find five carrying positions. With a little practice, it will only take you seconds to put on a sling. Please see the pictures below for an example.
To thread your sling, take the tail of the sling (the tail is the loose end of the fabric).....
And thread through both rings, then down through bottom ring.
Baby Sling Positions:
 SNUGGLE HOLD:
(Baby is tummy-to-tummy with you).
Decide which shoulder you would like to wear the sling on. With your opposite hand, grasp the rings (with the tail in front) and put your other hand through the sling and over your head and onto your desired shoulder. Make sure the fabric is not bunched up on your back. Flare out the front of the pouch. Raise baby and put baby`s stomach on your opposite shoulder. Ease baby`s legs into sling slowly, all the while supporting entire weight of the baby. Adjust the sling by pulling the tail out and down to tighten. You may now tuck the bottom rail up to the baby`s knees, so that he/she is seated in the pouch.
 NURSING HOLD/CRADLE HOLD:
(Baby is perpendicular to your tummy).
The momma to your left is nursing her baby!
Put baby in the snuggle hold. Support baby`s weight and loosen the fabric slightly. Turn baby so that he/she lays tummy-to-tummy with you, and their head will be on the opposite side of the rings, in the nursing position, and flare out the fabric that is under the baby’s head (so the head is supported by the fabric). The tail of the fabric can be used as a shield, so that it will be very easy to nurse in public discreetly. The cradle hold is very similar to the nursing hold, only baby`s head will be on the same side as the rings, and baby`s tummy and face will be facing the ceiling. For toddlers or bigger baby`s, their feet will be hanging out of the sling - this is okay.
 HIP HOLD:
(Baby straddles your hip).
Only use this position after baby has good head control. Put the sling on with the rings on TOP of you shoulder. Put baby in the sling and have their legs straddle your hip. Fabric may be pulled until it is under their knees and up high on their back. You may also tuck baby`s arms into the sling for added support, and bring the fabric to just under their neck. Tighten fabric. When tightening the fabric, the rings will be put in the correct position.
 KANGAROO HOLD:
(Baby’s back is to your tummy).
This position is the same as the snuggle hold, only the baby is facing outwards. Position baby with their back to your chest, cross their legs, and ease them down into the pouch. The back of the fabric must be pulled all the way up their back and the front of the fabric under their shoulders. You may also put one of baby`s arms into the sling for baby`s comfort and support.
 PIGGY BACK HOLD:
(Baby’s tummy is up against your back).
This position is only recommended for children one year or older.
Position your child in the hip hold (but do not tighten the fabric yet). Bend over, so that your tummy is perpendicular to the floor (all the while supporting your child). Use one hand and slide baby onto your back, and tighten fabric. Have someone check to make sure the fabric is tucked under child’s bottom and extends to the child’s knees (the child should be in a seated position). Once you become more confident in wearing a child in the piggy back hold, you can easily check the child’s position by yourself. Stand up. Tighten fabric again, if needed. Periodically, you MUST check your child’s position.
TIPS:
* The top edge of the tail (the end of the fabric opposite the rings), when pulled, will tighten under baby`s shoulders.
* Middle of tail, when pulled, will tighten under baby`s bottom.
* The bottom edge of the tail, when pulled, will tighten around baby`s legs.
* DO NOT let go of baby`s weight until you are sure they are positioned properly and are secure.
* The middle of the fabric supports their bottom like a chair, the bottom of fabric should come to the back of their knees and the top of the fabric can come up to their neck. This may sound complicated at first, but with just a few tries, it will only take seconds to put on.
Please note: Pretty Momma Sling (Judah International Inc.) and Green Baby Shoppe Inc., do not take any responsibility for any accidents that may incur due to an adult's misuse or use of the sling. It is strictly the adult's responsibility to use these directions as a general guideline to follow. You must use common sense when carrying baby! If baby does not feel secure enough in the sling, take baby out and reposition the sling and/or baby. If you have any troubles, please contact us and we will be more than happy to walk-you-through the steps involved. |
