Baby Slings How To - 3 Things You Need To Know

When you first get a baby sling, you may be feeling a bit like you’re trying to wrap an Indian sari around yourself and all you’re doing is tying yourself in knots! So, along with your new baby carrier, make sure that you take a quick study on baby slings how to.

First, you just want to know how to get the sling on. Each style of sling will have its own baby sling how to, so be sure to follow that carefully, take a few practice runs, maybe recruit the family cat for test drives (if they fall, they will likely land on their feet), and get used to getting the sling on and off.

Second, you will want to know what positions or styles you can use with your baby. In general, the different positions for a baby sling have been dubbed cradle, tummy-to-tummy, kangaroo, hip, and toddler back. For babies that are 0-3 months with no head control, the best positions are cradle and tummy-to-tummy. As the baby gains head control, but is still not super strong (approximately 3-6 months old), you can place him or her in the kangaroo position.

When baby is more than six months and able to sit up and hold his head up easily, the hip or front-facing position works well and allows baby to look around and discover your world with you. Then, at fifteen months or more when baby is walking steadily, he or she can be strapped securely on your back in a position similar to a piggyback.

Baby slings how to may also include tips and instructions for breastfeeding. If you plan to breastfeed your baby, baby slings can provide a comfortable and simple carrier and cover for those times that you’re out and about or have company and baby is hungry. Some baby slings come with an additional shield that attaches on and allows you to discreetly breastfeed. Other styles simply have ample fabric to cover you and baby during feeding time. As you try your baby sling for the first time, consider taking a trial run with breastfeeding so that you’re well prepared for your first public outing with the sling.

Last, but not least, as a mom your first question on baby slings how to might have to do with keeping it clean! If baby spends a lot of time in his comfy home next to mommy, he or she is bound to get the sling pretty dirty with eating, spitting-up, and drooling. In which case, you will be happy to know that most baby slings are very washable! Check the label on your particular sling to see what temperature of wash water to use, and then just throw it in the wash with everything else!

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