How Do You Carry An Older Baby In A Sling?
When your baby gets past the newborn stage and acquires some head control, you may want to try sling positions other than the cradle hold. The kangaroo carry allows your baby to look at the world around him from the safety and comfort of the familiar sling pouch. Hold the sling in front of you and place it over your head, putting one arm through, bandolier style. The rings and tail, if the sling is equipped with them, should be just in front of your shoulder, about where you might wear pinned-on jewelry. Arrange the fabric so that you have a little pocket for your baby – almost like a hammock – in front of you. Spread the pocket as wide as you can, to leave both arms free for positioning your baby. Pick up your baby, facing away from you, and lower him gently into the sling pocket. Your baby should sit deep inside the sling, kangaroo-style, legs crossed or curled in front of his body, with arms either tucked in or resting on the front layer of padding. Adjust the padding around the bab
When your baby gets past the newborn stage and acquires good head control, you may want to try sling positions other than the cradle hold. Your baby may enjoy the hip straddle position, which lets him or her interact with the world from the safety and comfort of the sling pouch. Hold the sling in front of you, and place it over your head, putting one arm through so that you are wearing it “bandolier” style. The rings and tail, if the sling is equipped with them, should be just in front of your shoulder, about where you might wear pinned-on jewelry. Lower your baby into the sling, and settle your baby on your hip so that he or she is on the opposite side to the rings. Your baby’s legs will straddle your hip, and he will be facing your body. Adjust the sling so that the lower padded rail forms a secure seat and the upper rail holds your baby’s body close to you. Cinch the sling tight enough to secure your baby so that you carry him or her with your hands free. Check that the sling is pul
