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Instructions

Allow yourself the time to master the art of "slinging your baby". It is a natural way of carrying your baby & since it is so different to conventional baby carriers, you'll need just a little time to get use to it.

When first trying out your sling, make sure that your baby is fed & watered, happy & content. Your baby will have to get used to the Pouch Sling too - just like with any other baby carrier, Your baby is going to love the new way of being carried.

Enjoy it - I know you're going to love it too!

Please Read Your Safety Instructions

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Cradle Position

Newborn to approx. 4 months

Put the Pouch on (like a sash) with the open seam to the top & curved seam in the centre of your body (inbetween your boobies). Flatten out the cloth over your shoulder. Open the Pouch and push the fabric closest to you, right down - creating the pouch Lift baby onto your shoulder as in "burping position". Lower baby's legs into the pouch and lie baby back into a cradle position. Alternatively, hold baby in the cradle position and lower baby into the sling, bottom first.  The rest of the body wil follow. Baby should rest with his/her head higher than the rest of his/her body close to mums breast. Baby’s head will rest on the side of the sling over the shoulder Shoogle baby a little to get a comfy feel.

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Buddha Position

approx. 2 months – 7 months

Put the Pouch on with the open seam to the top. Flatten the cloth out over your shoulder. Hold your baby with her/his back close to your chest and with their legs crossed. Open the Pouch and push the fabric closest to you, right down - creating the pouch.  Sink baby into the pouch. Remember, always bums first. This is a great position for when your baby is becoming more nosey and has a good strong neck hold.

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Hip Carry

7 months to 18 kg

Pop the sling on and as always, flatten the cloth over your shoulder. Open the pouch slightly as this will create a little seat when you sink baby down through the sling. Lift baby up facing your shoulder and slide baby in through the Pouch Sling. Your baby should have their legs wrapped around your waist. Your hip and shoulder work together to support your baby. Baby will sit unsupported and if your baby becomes sleepy, simply pull the fabric up a little higher and tuck baby’s arm in. Bliss . . .

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Back Carry

12 months to toddler

A great position for older babies & toddlers. Once baby is in “Hip Position”, lift your arm and slide your baby around your hip to your back. Baby’s legs will wrap around your waist. Make sure that the sling is nice & high on baby’s back. To get a closer fit, wear the sling over one shoulder like in the other positions. This will bring baby a bit closer and make baby more secure.

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Folding it  back onto each other so that you will have a double layer. 

Put the Pouch Sling on like a sash.  The seam should always be to the front. ( Either in the middle of your body or directly below the opposite breast to the shoulder.)

Open the layers, this is where baby will lie or sit.  I would advise for you to push the layer closest to you down a little.  If baby is very little, you can roll a towel or blanket up and place it in the bottom of the sling to lift baby a little higher.

To put a slightly bigger baby into the pouch sling, put the baby on your shoulder in the burping position.  Lower the little legs into the pouch sling.  As soon as the legs and bottom touches the base of the sling, turn baby into the cradle position. 

Baby will sit back into a half moon position.   Great for babies from around 6 - 8 weeks.

If you find that baby needs to be made more secure, simply pull the top flap of fabric back over your shoulder to pull baby in closer.