Wearing

If putting your baby on the strap side works for you, then by all means do it! That's the great thing about slings - they're so simple and versatile that you can use them any way you want. When your baby gets bigger she'll probably need her feet sticking out and laying the opposite direction like the video shows, but that will be easier when she's bigger. 

Our sling pouch is pretty wide and big and makes for good coverage while nursing, which leaves plenty of room to lift your sling up and nurse effectively. You can even turn it around and find different ways to use your sling to nurse. Here's a couple ways Leah said she uses her sling for nursing:

 "It's nice to walk and nurse sometimes. Mostly I sit down, take the sling off my shoulder, and drape it over my shoulder. I put the curved seam over my shoulder and the tag part down by my hip, so upside-down basically. It makes a nice little tent for good coverage. The great thing about the sling is that you can do anything to meet your needs. Experiment, try new things, and I'm sure you'll find what works perfectly for you."

Sure! The first thing you can check is to make sure that your HugaMonkey tag is on the back of your shoulder, not on top. This will bring the pouch around and just be a better fit for your baby. The next thing you can check is to make sure that your baby's bum is in the seam of the sling when you put him in (like the baby in the organic sling picture). The woman in the same pic is the way you want your sling to lay and hit on you as well.

If your baby is older look at the way you are holding him. He may just prefer to look out more or be in a different position. Look again at the organic model and notice how the baby is sitting. He can look out and is much more content. If your baby's bum is past the seam in your sling he may be in it too low and as a result, not able to see.  Sizing is a huge factor as well! If your sling is sitting on or below your hips with your baby inside it is too big. If you are still unsure what size is best for you and your baby, you could order two sizes, compare the two and then return the size that doesn't fit right for a complete refund (you would just be out the cost to mail the sling back). You can always contact us at sales@hugamonkey.com as well. We'd love to help!

Our slings are designed with a deep pouch; this makes nursing nice with more coverage and helps give more room as your baby gains weight and gets older. You'll know your sling is too big, however, if it is hanging below your hip with your baby inside. When your baby's bum is in the pouch seam, the bottom of the sling should be at the top of your hip bone, near your navel. If it's dropping much lower than that then your sling could be too big.

If your sling is at the top of your hip bone and fits you right, you are probably holding a little newborn if your pouch feels big. Try folding a small receiving blanket behind their back only to bring them up closer to you (see the FAQ "My baby is very small, under 5 lbs. Is she too little for the sling?"). For more helpful tips on specific questions check out our other FAQ's or use our contact form.

HugaMonkey slings are designed to fit babies from newborn up to 3 years, or 30 lbs, and all positions are all suitable for every baby within this size, as long as your baby's age agrees! For example, some 10 month old babies will not lay in a cradle position, but love to be in the hip sit position.

HugaMonkey has a solid, comfortable design. As quoted from our website, "These snazzy baby slings are streamlined, with no extra fabric or bulky rings to get in your way, and fashioned from a single cut of breathable, durable, soft natural fabric. Quadruple over lock stitching prevents fraying and provides strength so that the body-conforming tube with seat pouch is adaptable to carry infant or toddler with cuddly support." Translation: These slings are tough!

Take a look at our Baby Sling Instructions and discover all the different positions to carry your baby and find the right one for you!

When the babies are still tiny, you can put both of them in the sling curled up with their bums together in the seam. You may want to order a size up for this.

As they get bigger, you can wear two slings "Rambo" style, one on each shoulder, crossing in front of you with a baby on each hip.

There will be an awkward stage between 3-6 months when they're too big to lay down together and too small to sit up on your hip. They can be laid down in separate slings "Rambo" style, but will be more under your arms than at your front. It's a bit tricky and you'll have to be more careful, but it can be done!

Because of HugaMonkey's design and researched fabric choice, none of our baby slings will stretch out with wear but rather keep their shape indefinitely. We will not send you an inferior product and guarantee a long lasting, quality made sling that is also funky and fresh.

The Organic baby sling is unique because it's constructed of 100% Organic cotton and has a terrific forgiving stretch in its fabric. Because all our slings are made with 100% cotton and are constructed the same way, the Organic sling will not necessarily hold a better shape than the others, it will just mold differently to your baby because of its great stretch. So go ahead and pick your fave color and fabric and feel great knowing your sling will last many kids over!

100% Organic Cotton, found in the Organic Baby Sling, is a nice smooth fabric with some stretch to it. 100% Kona Cotton, found in the Aqua sling, is not stretchy but seems to be pretty colorfast. The Organic sling will stay a bit more cooler in the summer than the Kona Cotton will. 

Dads, moms, grandparents, caregivers, older siblings, you name it - anyone can HugaMonkey! Peruse the site to see lots of pictures of Dads, in all shapes and sizes, hugging their monkeys.

Your HugaMonkey can be worn in many different positions (which your baby might prefer) so take a look at our baby sling instruction videos to try them out.