Baby Carrier Sling-Intsructions

Something special for that special little someone!

	CRADLE POSITION 1. Put both loops over your head like a necklace (with support band at back of neck). a. Separate the loops and place one arm through one loop, and other arm through other loop. b. Lower the outer loop (the one farthest from your body) from your shoulder so that it hangs around your waist. 2. Stretch open inner loop at the center of your body so that it forms a pocket or cradle. a. Place baby in center of the pocket with your baby’s head toward your shoulder, and baby’s legs toward your waist. b. Make sure that the fabric does not cover your baby’s face and that your baby is centered in the width of the fabric with an equal amount of fabric on each side of your baby's body. 3. Pull the outer loop back onto your opposite shoulder a. Spread fabric of outer loop over your baby’s back and legs. b. Reach behind your back and slide support band down so that the loops cross at the center of your back for optimal lumbar support.
	EXPLORE POSITION Follow instructions for Cradle Position, however, when placing your baby in the Carrier, place baby in a more upright position so that (i) your baby’s head, shoulders and one or both arms are free from the fabric, and (ii) your baby’s bottom is centered in the width of the fabric with an equal amount of fabric on each side as if the baby is sitting in the center of a hammock. Be sure to continue to follow Cradle Position Instructions 3a and 3b after placing baby in the Carrier. NOTE: The Explore Position may only be used when your baby is able to hold his/her head upright unassisted.
	ADVENTURE POSITION 1. Put both loops over your head like a necklace (with support band at back of your neck) a. Separate the loops and place one arm through one loop, and other arm through other loop. b. Lower the outer loop (the one farthest from your body) from your shoulder so that it hangs around your waist. 2. Hold your baby securely against your body facing outward, stretch open the fabric of inner loop between your baby’s legs and over baby’s shoulder. a. Raise outer loop back onto your opposite shoulder, so that it lays between your baby's legs and over baby’s opposite shoulder. b. Adjust fabric between your baby’s legs so that it forms a comfortable and secure seat for your baby. You have now created an X of fabric holding your baby against you. The Carrier should now fall across your shoulders and your baby’s shoulders, front and between baby’s legs. 3. Adjust support band and tie sash a. Reach behind your back and slide support band down so that the loops cross at the center of your back for optimal lumbar support. b. Tie sash around you and your baby. Sash may be tied in a single knot at your front, side or back (it looks stylish in any position!). NOTE: The Adventure Position may only be used when your baby is able to hold his/her head upright unassisted. Sash must be used in Adventure Position so that your baby is secured properly in the Carrier.
	HUG POSITION Follow instructions for Adventure Position, however, when placing baby in the Carrier (Instruction 2, 2a & 2b) your baby should be facing inward. In the Hug Position, the fabric of the Carrier falls across your shoulders and your baby’s shoulders, back and between baby’s legs. Be sure to continue to follow Adventure Position Instructions 3a and 3b after placing baby in the Carrier. NOTE: The Hug Position may only be used when your baby is able to hold his/her head upright unassisted. Sash must be used in Hug Position and Adventure Position so that your baby is secured properly in the Carrier
	HIP POSITION 1. a. Place both loops of Carrier over your head like a necklace (with support band at the back of your neck). b. Place one arm through both loops. 2. With one loop layered over the other loop: a. Stretch open fabric of the Carrier at your side so that it forms a hammock-like seat. b. Holding your child securely, place child in Carrier with child’s legs hanging out of Carrier and straddling your side. 3. Adjust fabric and (optional) tie sash a. Adjust fabric of the inner loop (closest to your body) so that it forms a comfortable and wide hammock-like seat for your child. Pull the outer loop (farthest away from your body) up over your child’s back so that the Carrier hugs your child more securely to your body. Your child’s shoulders and arms may be free of the fabric. b. Optional: You may tie sash around you and your baby for added support if you so desire. Sash may be tied in a single knot at your front, side or back (it looks stylish in any position!). NOTE: The Hip Position may only be used when your child is able to sit up unassisted. When carrying your child in the Hip Position without the use of the sash, keep one arm encircled around your child’s back at all times for support and balance. TIP: For a tighter fit, flip fabric over your shoulder.
	TWO HIP 1. Put both loops over your head like a necklace (with support band at back of your neck). a. Separate the loops and place one arm through one loop, and other arm through other loop. b. Lower the outer loop (the one farthest from your body) from your shoulder so that it hangs around your waist. 2. Hold your baby securely against your body facing inward, stretch open the fabric of inner loop between your baby’s legs and over baby’s shoulder. a. Raise outer loop back onto your opposite shoulder, so that it lays between your baby's legs and over baby’s opposite shoulder. b. Adjust fabric between your baby’s legs so that it forms a comfortable and secure seat for your baby. You have now created an X of fabric holding your baby against you. The Carrier should now fall across your shoulders and your baby’s shoulders, back and between baby’s legs. c. Shift your baby to your side so that baby's legs are straddling your hip. 3. Adjust support band and tie sash a. Reach behind your back and slide support band down so that the loops cross at the center of your back for optimal lumbar support. b. Tie sash around you and your baby. Sash may be tied in a single knot at your front, side or back (it looks stylish in any position!). NOTE: The Two Hip Position may only be used when your baby is able to hold his/her head upright unassisted. Sash must be used in Two Hip Position so that your baby is secured properly in the Carrier.
	BACK Note: The assistance of another adult is required to place child in, and remove child from, the back position. 1. Put both loops over your head like a necklace with support band hanging at the FRONT. a. Separate the loops and place one arm through one loop, and the other arm through the other loop. (Carrier should now X across your front with support band in the middle of the X, and X across your back). b. Lower the outer loop (the one farthest from your body) from your shoulder so that it hangs around your waist. 2. Have your partner hold your baby facing your back. Your partner should stretch open the fabric of inner loop between your baby’s legs and over baby’s shoulder. a. Your partner should help you raise outer loop back onto your opposite shoulder, so that it lays between your baby's legs and over baby’s opposite shoulder. b. Your partner should adjust the fabric between your baby’s legs so that it forms a comfortable and secure seat for your baby, and spread fabric over baby’ shoulders. You have now created an X of fabric holding your baby against your back. The Carrier should now fall across your shoulders and your baby’s shoulders, back and between baby’s legs. 3. Adjust support band and tie sash a. Reach on your front and slide support band down so that the loops cross at the center of your chest for optimal lumbar support. b. Tie sash around you and your baby. Sash may be tied in a single knot at your front, side or back (it looks stylish in any position!). NOTE: The Back Position may only be used when your baby is able to hold his/her head upright unassisted. Sash must be used in Back Position so that your baby is secured properly in the Carrier.