Sling Directions
While the wraparound sling is one of the oldest and safest forms of baby carrying, if done improperly can be dangerous. We strongly urge parents and caregivers to only use the sling if they have been taught how to use it by a reliable source or watched a video. Please do the first “test runs” on a bed or heavily cushion area to ensure your baby’s safety.
Below are the most common ways to wear your baby:
(links to video clip instructions)
- Front Wrap Cross 1
- Front Wrap Cross 2
- Front Wrap Nursing Hip Carry
- Front Wrap Cross while holding baby
- Front Wrap Short Cross
- Hip Cross Carry
- Back Carry 1
- Back Carry 2
- Front Nursing to Back Carry
- Torso Carry with Toddler
- Back Wrap Cross Carry without chest belt
- Back Wrap Cross Carry with the chest belt
Before deciding on which way to wear your baby, you may also want to get the baby ready for wrapping. Another key step is to find the center of your wrap,
You may purchase a DVD with all of the holding techniques online at www.mamatoto.org.
Instructional Videos
In learning the art of babywearing, I stumbled across an amazing resource of babywearing videos and tips. Their site, www.mamatoto.org is extremely comprehensive, it is a wonderful resource for any new parent or caregiver who believes in babywearing and attachment parenting. All the links at left are video clips on their site.
