Using Pouch Slings
Using Ring Slings
Using Mei Tais
Using Buckle Carriers
Using Stretchy Wraps
Using Woven Wraps
Using Hip Carriers
General & Safety
Many different websites and manufacturers have links to sling instructions on the internet. It is useful to read a few of these
before attempting to use a new carrier as you can pick up hints and tips
that may not be included in the manufacturer's instructions.
By far and away the best and most comprehensive guide to using
any type of carrier is the collection of articles at The
Babywearer - a fantastic website devoted to promoting babywearing.
The forums
are also a great source of independent information and support.
There is also
now an excellent new resource - the Tummy2Tummy DVD which you can buy from Big Mama Slings. Below are some video clip samples from the
DVD:
Instructions
for the kangaroo carrying position with a pouch sling
Safety
Important
safety information: Many babies like being carried
in the cradle position when younger. It is important that you ensure
their chin is kept off their chest so that their
airway remains unobstructed if you carry your baby in this position.
The following
links will explain correct positioning in more detail:
Babywearing
Safety Article at thebabywearer.com (opens as a .pdf document)
Video on Proper Positioning by Babywearing educator Meg Barry
Sling Positioning and Safety article on our blog
UPDATE May 2010:
Following the recent recall of the Infantino SlingRider, there has been a
great deal of media coverage about the safety of slings and baby carriers.
In response to this, a new website, Baby Sling Safety, has been set
up where you can find the T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Babywearing, as well
as the response to the recall from the Consortium of UK Sling
Manufacturers and Retailers.
Instructions by Sling Type
Some of these instructions require
Adobe Reader - click to download
Using a Pouch
SlingZolowear
Adjustable Pouch - Instructions for using this pouch, in movie
format.
Peanut
Shell - Detailed instructions for different carrying positions as
well as
tips and safety guidelines.
Lifft Baby Slings - video instructions explaining the possible positions can be found here
Hotslings Adjustable Pouch - instructions including photos and videos can be found here.
Rockin' Baby Pouch - photo instructions can be found here.
More links to
video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for
Pouch Slings can be found on
our
Blog
Using a Ring Sling
Zolowear
- Excellent illustrations and videos, covering all positions. Highly
recommended.
Maya Wrap Ring Sling
- Videos instructions showing how to thread and use the sling can be found here.
Rockin'
Baby Ring Slings - Photo instructions can be found here.
Sakura Bloom
Ring Slings - selection of videos on YouTube can be found here.
TaylorMade
Ring Slings - Very clear instructions, viewable online.
Oopa
Baby - Online instructions with useful tips and tricks.
Others:
The Mamatoto
Project - Ring sling section of this advocacy website. Also has a
great
selection
of sling carrying instruction videos here - scroll down for the
ring slings.
Sleeping
Baby Productions - Lots of information on using a Ring Sling
(available as both webpages and downloadable pdf instructions) from a
fantastic manufacturer
and babywearing guru. We like these and we like her!
More links to video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for Ring Slings can be found
on our Blog
Using a Mei Tai
Babyhawk
Mei Tai - Photo and video instructions from the
manufacture can be found
here Wilkinet
Baby Carrier - Comprehensive video and download instructions
Kozy
Carrier - Extensive instructions for achieving most carrying
positions can be found here
Others:
Hip
slide method for getting a baby on your back - from Little Possums
Fantastic
Tips for Mei Tai troubleshooting - from Wrap Your Baby (a great
source of
carrying tips for other styles of carriers too)
More links to video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for Mei Tais can be found on
our Blog
Using a Buckle Carrier (SSC)
Connecta
Baby Carrier - PDF instructions for this wonderful, UK-made Buckle
Tai can be found here
Beco
Butterfly Baby Carrier - Video instructions can be found here
Boba Baby Carrier - instructions in picture and PDF format can be found here and video instructions can be found here
Ergo Baby Carrier - Various instructions from the
manufacturer
of this popular baby carrier available as
downloadable PDFs and
videos.
Patapum Carrier - video instructions can be found here.
Others:
Hip
slide method for getting a baby on your back - from Little Possums
More links to video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for Buckle Carriers can be found on
our Blog
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Using a Stretchy Wrap
Calin
Bleu Fleece Wrap - Photo instructions showing all the tying methods are
here.
Moby Wrap - instructions of the main carrying positions available as
photo instructions and
videos Hug-a-bub
- Basic photos showing how to put on the sling and a basic carrying
position.
The sling is sold with an excellent DVD/video
Tricot-Slen
- A pdf file of the instructions for this Stretchy Wrap can be found here
Close
Baby Carrier - step-by-step diagrammatic instructions as a pdf download can be found here
Others:
More links to
video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for
stretchy wraps can be found
on our
Blog
Using a Woven Wrap
NB: There will be differences between the instructions produced by the various manufacturers. However all
woven wraps are basically used the same way so you will be able to follow any of the instructions below (depending on the length of your wrap) and it is worth checking several different sets of instructions to allow you to get the most from your sling.
Didymos
- Step-by-step instructions from the manufacturer of the most popular
woven
wraparound are here
Storchenwiege
- A great gallery of photos showing
all the different carrying positions and colourways can be found here and pdf instructions here.
Calin
Bleu Gauze Wrap - Photo instructions showing all the carrying positions
recommended
by the manufacturer can be found here
Bara
Barn - Download a pdf file of the instructions for this rebozo
length carrying
shawl from Sweden
Hoppediz - instructions from the German made supportive woven wrap
BB Slen - pdf instructions from this European woven wrap
Others:
wrapababy.com - Fantastic selection of instructions for a variety of carrying positions
How
to Tie a Slip-Knot - Picture instructions showing how to tie a
slip-knot/sailor's
knot, if you prefer to see a video you can view one here.
More links to video and photo instructions, tips and tweaks for woven wraps can be found
on our Blog
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Using a Hip Carrier
Scootababy
Baby Carrier - picture and video instructions for several carrying
positions as well as safety tips can be found here
Ellaroo
Mei Hip - Online step-by-step photo instructions
Hip
Hugger - Detailed instructions for fitting and using this unique
sling
Hip
Hammock (Non-US version) - Basic instructions. Please note this is
the non-Playtex
version for sale outside the US.
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