Wearing a sling for the first time
Allow yourself the time to master the art of ‘slinging’ your baby. It is a natural way of carrying your baby and since
it’s so different to conventional baby carriers, you’ll need just a little time to get used to it.
When first trying out your sling, make sure that your baby is fed and watered, happy and 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.

Please read your safety instructions

Getting started
* Fold your sling into itself to form a double layer tube.
* The curved seamed end will always be where babies bottom is eg, by your hip or to the front.
* Flatten out the cloth over your shoulder and make sure that the fabric is flat against your back – important for good support.
* The open side of the sling is always facing up.

Cradle position – newborn to approx. 4 months
* Put the sling on like a sash with the open seam to the top and curved seam in the centre of your body
(in between your boobies).
* Flatten out the cloth over your shoulder.
* Open the sling 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 sling 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 will follow.
* Baby should rest with his/her head higher than the rest of his/her body, close to mum’s breast.
* Baby’s head will rest on the side of the sling over the shoulder.
* Shoogle baby a little to get a comfy feel.

Buddha position – approx. 2-7 months
Put the sling 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 sling and push the fabric closest to you right down, creating the pouch. Sink baby into it.
* Remember, always bums first.
* This is a great position for when your baby is becoming more nosey and has a good strong neck hold.

Hip carry – 7 months to 18kg
* Pop the sling on and as always, flatten the cloth over your shoulder.
* Open the sling 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 sling.
* Your baby should have their legs wrapped around your waist.
* Your hip and shoulder will work together to support your baby.
* Baby will sit unsupported. If your baby becomes sleepy, simply pull the fabric up a little higher and tuck baby’s arm in. Bliss…

Back carry – 12 months to toddler
* A great position for older babies and toddlers.
* Once baby is in the hip position, lift your arm and slide your baby around your hip to your back.
* Your baby’s legs will wrap around your waist.
* Make sure that the sling is nice and 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 him or her more secure.