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THANK YOU VERY MUCH! One of the key steps to proper use of baby sling that is commonly not done is the preparation of the sling before wearing it. This page details the crucial steps to prepare a baby sling before wearing it. Proper preparation of a baby sling can make the subsequent use of the baby sling so much easier. Follow these instructions to prepare your Baby Sling before wearing: 
1. Lay out your Baby Sling as the picture shown here. 
2. Fold the tail end of the baby sling in an accordion style(or as you will make a paper fan). Ensure that the folds are as equal as possible. 
3. Thread your baby sling by holding up the tail with the underside of the baby sling facing inside. Hold the tail in one hand and rings in the other. Thread the tail through under the 2 rings. 
4. Thread through the top ring and loop it back into bottom ring. 
5 . Put on the baby sling on either side of the shoulder. Regardless of any carrying positions, the rings should land in front of your shoulder slightly below the collarbone for the finished position. 
6 . Ensure side rails on the baby sling at your back are not twisted but run parallel. You may want to practise before a mirror until you are familiar, before putting baby in. PHOTOS AND INSTRUCTION FROM BABY SLINGS AND CARRIERS. New parents have heard the argument time and again from their own parents or grandparents. “You young people don’t know how good you have it with those disposable diapers for your babies! When you were a baby I had to use cloth diapers on you and they smelled terribly, I had tons of laundry to do, I stuck myself with pins, and I walked uphill in the snow both ways to get to the diaper service…” and so on. The fact is that, less than thirty years ago, disposable diapers were considered something of a luxury while today they are the norm and people using cloth diapers for their babies are considered to be strange. There are several reasons that modern parents may choose to utilize cloth diapers instead of disposables, however, and in some circles cloth diapers are making a bit of a comeback. Affordability The biggest personal reason that a parent may choose to clothe her baby’s bottom in cloth diapers as opposed to Pampers or Huggies is financial. Cloth diapers are simply cheaper than disposables, even if the parents are paying a diaper service to haul away the soiled nappies and bring fresh ones each week. In most cases the makers of disposables would win over a number of holdout customers if they could figure out a way to make their products cheaper. Environmental Concerns Disposable diapers are made primarily of plastic surrounding a pad of absorbent cotton. It is well known that plastic doesn’t biodegrade very well at all, which means that our landfills are stacked with diapers that are going to be with us for centuries to come. While many people believe that the convenience offered by disposable diapers outweighs this fact, environmentalists believe that by using cloth diapers they are just doing one more thing to “do their part” to protect and preserve the Earth for future generations. Modern Developments Those argumentative parents and grandparents may still have a thing or two to say to the modern parents who do choose to use cloth diapers because the cloth diapers of today are very different from the ones that they were using on their kids and grandkids way back when. Gone are the days of complicated folding methods and misplaced safety pins. Today’s cloth diapers are pre cut and shaped to cover baby’s nether regions quickly and easily. They also come with Velcro fasteners or snaps for ease in fastening. Best of all, many now have available a flushable, biodegradable paper lining that will catch solid waste, allowing it to be easily disposed of in the toilet so soiled and smelly diapers don’t sit around and there is no messy job of rinsing the solids away. Cloth diapers are, in many ways, a thing of the past, but they are by no means gone forever. For the parent with financial or environmental concerns they are still a very viable option for clothing the bottoms of their babies.
One of the great advantage of the baby sling is its flexibility to be used in many different carrying positions to meet the unique needs of the parent and baby. The better you are with using the sling, the more useful you will find it in your daily lives. Remember - practice makes perfect! The following are the instructions for the 6 different basic baby sling carrying positions: RECLINING CRADLE HOLD The Baby Sling Reclining Cradle Hold is useful for carrying babies who have fallen asleep as well as for baby nursing or discreet breastfeeding. It is suitable from newborn. Follow the instructions below to learn how to use your baby sling for the Reclining Cradle Hold. 
1. With baby sling on, pull the inner rail of the baby sling pouch flat and high against your chest.
2. Place baby high up on your shoulder opposite the rings and facing you. Continue to support the baby until the baby sling is secured.
Tip: ~ Cross the baby's legs, holding them in one hand so that it is easier to get the baby into the baby sling.
3. Lower your baby into the baby sling. Pull up on the bottom ring to loosen the sling if it is too tight for the baby to get in. Be sure to continue to support your baby's weight while doing this.
4. Reach into the sling from the side and gently shift your baby to the side so that his head is AWAY from the ring. His feet and legs can be hanging out of the sling for older babies. Younger babies should have their legs crossed and tucked inside the baby sling. Ensure that the inner rail of your sling is always between you and your baby. Tighten the inner and outer rails of the baby sling until the baby is secure and the baby sling is hugging the baby, with no excess cloth around you or baby. CRADLE HOLD The Baby Sling Cradle Hold is convenient for baby nursing or discreet breastfeeding and for soothing a colicky or fussy baby. It is suitable from newborn and for babies below 1 year of age. Follow the instructions below to learn how to use your baby sling for the Cradle Hold.
1. With sling on, pull the inner edge of the sling pouch flat and high against your chest. 
2. Cradle your baby in one arm with the baby's head near the sling rings. Lower the baby into the sling pouch ensuring that there is fabric between you and your baby. For younger babies, their hands will usually be in the baby sling. Older babies tend to prefer to have the hand nearest to your body hugging your body.
3. Adjust the snugness of the sling by pulling the tails. Tip: ~ To breastfeed, loosen the sling slightly, pull down the inner rail and turn your baby towards your breast. Always ensure that the inner rail of the sling is between you and you baby.
SNUGGLE HOLD/BELLY TO BELLY
The Baby Sling Snuggle Hold is a great position for bonding with newborns as the warmth provides security and comfort. It is suitable from newborns to about 1 year old. Use the side carry when the baby is bigger/ older.
1. Place your baby high up on your shoulder. (The inner rail of the baby sling should be hanging loosely and not hide and taut against your chest, which was required for both the reclining cradle hold and the cradle hold.) Tip: ~ Cross the baby's legs if baby is tall, for ease of putting baby into the sling.
2. Lower your baby into the baby sling while supporting his weight. Let his feet come out of the bottom if you desire. Smaller babies including newborns will prefer to have their feet inside the pouch.
3. Make sure that the inner rail wraps around the baby's bottom and extends all the way to the knees and ends around there. At this position, the sling should create a 'seat' for the baby, such that the baby's bottom is always lower than his or her thighs. For younger babies who do not have good head control, bring the top rail of the sling up behind the head for support.
Tip: ~ Always ensure that the baby sling is wrapped around the baby snugly, like in this picture. There should not be any excess or loose cloth hanging around you or the baby's body. KANGAROO HOLD The Baby Sling Kangaroo Hold is an excellent position for baby to watch the world go by, once baby has developed proper head and neck control. From 4 or 5 months up.
1. With the baby sling on, pull the inner rail of the sling pouch flat and high against your chest making a pouch. Make sure both rails of the pouch are even, as the baby will sit somewhere around the midpoint between the two rails.
2. Hold your baby facing out and cross his legs. His bottoms should be lower than his thighs. Lower the baby into the pouch with his bottom first. Ensure that there is fabric between you and your baby (inner rail).
3. Tighten the side of the tail connected to the top rail to adjust the snugness. The outer rail should end around the baby's chest. Voila, you have a kangaroo baby! Tip: ~ For older babies, their legs can be hanging outside of the pouch. However, please be a little careful if the baby's legs hang out, as a baby can fall out if they lean over too much. HIP CARRY The Baby Sling Hip Carry is great for older babies or toddlers who can sit up upright without support. This position is great for shopping or when travelling. From 5 months.
1. Lower your baby into the baby sling on the opposite side of the rings. Rest your baby on your hips with legs straddling on your hip. 
2. Tighten the baby sling by pulling the tail to adjust snugness.
3. The outer rail of the sling can come under the baby's armpits or over their shoulders, depending on the baby's preference. Make sure that that inner rail wraps around the baby's bottom and extends all the way to the knees, creating a seat for the baby. Ensure that your baby is secured by adjusting the inner rails and the outer rails until baby is held snugly against your body and there is no excess cloth around you or your baby's body. PIGGY BACK/BACK CARRY The Baby Sling Piggy Back is suitable when your child wants to be carried and your need to do any cooking or cleaning, and is a fun position for short periods of time. From 10 months or when baby can sit unassisted and has good control of body. 
Tip: ~ Place the rings higher up on your shoulder before you start to shift baby into the hip carry position. This is because the rings will end up lower on your body when you shift baby in the steps below.
2. Lift your arm over your baby's head while you carefully shift your baby to the back.
3. Pull on the tail to adjust the snugness of the baby sling. Adjust the rails one at a time for a better fit. Refer to Snuggle Hold on how to position the inner rail around the baby's bottom.
You have prepared your baby sling for use. Now it is time to learn some basic techniques on handling your baby sling. Follow the step by step instructions below to orientate and familiarize yourself with your baby sling:
1. Ensure that the top part of the baby sling is rested properly on your shoulder such that it is hugging it and the rings should be somewhere between your shoulder and your chest, resting somewhere near your collarbone. Pull one rail at a time to identify the inner rail and the outer rail. This step is very important, as you can then be sure of which rail to pull to tighten once baby gets into the baby sling.
2. Without your baby, try to familiarize yourself with corresponding side of the tail to the inner and outer rail of your baby sling. Adjust the two rails until you form a pouch that you can place your baby in easily.
Tip:~ For beginners, you can also consider using color threads to mark the sides of your baby sling for easier identification of which side goes with which rail.
3. When you have your baby in your baby sling, pull the tail of the sling in a "out and down direction to tighten. Adjust your baby sling by pulling one rail at a time to ensure your baby is in a comfortable and secured position. Tip: ~The cloth should hug baby around the body snugly. If there is any loose cloth around the baby's body or yours, then there is a high chance that your baby is not properly secured.
4. To loosen the baby sling a little, lift the bottom ring while supporting your baby. To take out your baby from the baby sling, simply hold/support your baby with one hand, lift the bottom ring and pull upwards until the baby sling is loose enough to remove your baby. Always be sure to support your baby when loosening the baby sling. Tip: ~ As the baby sling is secured with the baby's weight, you will not be able to loosen the baby sling if the baby's weight is not supported. 
PHOTOS AND INSTRUCTION FROM BABY SLINGS AND CARRIERS.
BABY SLING SIZING: | Sling Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | | Body Type | thin, very petite | petite | average | average to tall | tall & full figured | | T-Shirt Size | xs | s - m | m | m - l | xl | | Shoulder to Hip | 21 to 22" | 23 - 24" | 24 1/2 - 25 1/2" | 26 to 27" | 28 - 29"
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Want the perfect fitting sling? Just follow these easy instructions to get your shoulder to hip measurement:
1 - Place a soft measuring tape at the outside edge of your shoulder in the middle (where your shirt seam is). Do I really have to measure myself with a measuring tape? Yep!
2 - Then loosely drape the tape measure across your body down to the top of your opposite hip bone near your side.
3 - Give it some slack so that the tape measure is loose across your body and not pulled tight.
4 - See where your measurement is on our sizing chart. Your size should be similar to your fitted t-shirt size, depending on your torso length.
ARE YOU PREGNANT AND SHOWING? Then follow these instructions to get your accurate measurement:
1 - Have someone else place a soft measuring tape at the outside edge of your shoulder in the middle (where your shirt seam is). It will not be accurate if you try to do the measurement yourself.
2 - Have them pull the tape measure tight and come down across your back and around to your opposite hip bone. Make sure they come to the top of your opposite hip bone in the back but close to the side of your body as shown. The top of your hip bone is basically where you'd place your hand if you were sassin' your mama. The side to measure to is where the outside seam of your pant leg is.
3 - Then look to see where you fall on the sizing chart above. This size of sling you order should be similar to your fitted t-shirt size when not pregnant.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR SIZING:
Most women wear the same size sling as they do a fitted t-shirt. It’s not an exact way to pick a size but it’s a great place to start.
The slings will shrink approximately 1 inch when washed and dried on medium high heat. We have already taken this into consideration and have sized up the slings slightly to account for this. If you order a size up because you're worried about the shrinkage, it may be too big and exchanging can be a hassle.
Questions? E-mail us and we can help size you. A photo and additional body type information such as height and weight are very helpful.
Did I order the wrong size?
If you think you may have ordered the wrong size - here are some helpful guidelines to go by. And if you did order the wrong size, don't worry - the first exchange is on us!
With your baby in the sling, the bottom of the sling should hit your body near your hip bone. For best fit, it should be at or just above your hip bone.
 
TOO TIGHT: If the sling is several inches above your hip bone and feels very tight, then you need to exchange it for the next size larger.
TOO LOOSE: If the sling is several inches below your hip bone and feels too loose then you need to exchange it for the next size smaller. Keep in mind, however, that you can shrink the sling by 1" by washing it with like colors on cold and then drying it on medium high heat in the dryer. If the sling feels only slightly too big, then wash it and dry it and try again.
PHOTOS AND INSTRUCTION FROM LUCKY-BABY. PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE ON SAFETY WEARING AN INFANT IN A SOFT CARRIER SLING BEFORE USING YOUR SLING WITH A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 4 MONTHS:
HOW TO PUT A BABY SLING ON
1. Fold the baby sling sling in half along the seam.  2. Put the baby sling on like a sash across your torso with the seam in the middle of your body. It should not feel too tight. 
3. Here is the opening for your child. 
4. Make sure the baby sling is flat across your back before putting your child in. This ensures comfort.
CRADLE CARRY for infants (at least 8 pounds and full term) to 10 months
1. With the seam of the sling in the center of your body open the pouch.
 2. While cradling your baby's head and body slide the baby in, bottom first. The seam should always be up your baby's bottom or along their back as this is the strongest part of the sling.
 3. Slide the feet in gently and then the head. 
4. Pull the outside of the pouch up enclosing the baby.
5. To further adjust your child in the sling, slide one hand up on the inside (closest to your body) while pulling the outside of the sling up with your other hand.
6. To pull your child in closer to you fold the top layer of fabric over your shoulder (called the half shoulder flip).
7. Older babies can also be carried in the cradle carry position with their head and arms out of the sling (the baby seen here is 8 months, 22 pounds and the length of a 1- year-old).
Be careful when positioning a newborn in the cradle position that their airway is completely open. For detailed information on how to position a newborn in your sling - go HERE. Proper positioning is important and EASY. Questions? E-mail us at info@lucky-baby.com
KANGAROO CARRY (for babies with good head control to 10+ months)
1. Start with the seam at the center of your body and open the pouch up with the side closest to your body up higher than the outside of the sling.
2. With your baby facing away from you slide their bottom in first in the sitting position.
3. Tuck their feet in and cross them Indian style if they are younger or slide them to the side if they are bigger and longer. Gently pull up on the front fabric until it's where you want it to be.
BELLY TO BELLY CARRY (for babies with good head control to 35 pounds)
1. With the seam of the sling at the center of your body open up the pouch and pull the outside of the sling up higher than the inside.
2. With your baby facing you slide them down into the sling making sure that their feet are not caught in the sling.
 3. Pull the outside of the sling up making sure that their bottoms are well supported in the pouch. If they are sleepy you can pull the sling up over their heads (for younger babies) or shoulders as seen here.
 4. Older children may prefer to have their arms out of the sling in this position.
HIP CARRY (for babies with good head control to 35 pounds)
1. With the seam of the sling at the center of your body open up the pouch and pull the outside of the sling up higher than the inside. 
2. With your baby facing you slide them down into the sling making sure that their feet are not caught in the sling. 
3. Pull the outside of the sling up making sure that their bottoms are well supported in the pouch.
4. Slide the baby over to your hip. Older babies may prefer to have their arms out.
 5. You can pull the sling up over their shoulders if they are grabby and put a toy in there for them to play with. The sling should feel comfortable and not too tight.
BACK CARRY (18 months and up) WARNING: Wait until your child is at least 18 months old before using the back carry position!
1. Start with your child in the hip carry position. 
2. Flip your arm over so it is in front of your child and gently slide them onto your back.
3. Children can put their arms in the sling or out.
HALF SHOULDER FLIP (use this technique to pull your baby in closer)
1. Fold back the top layer of fabric at your shoulder. This technique can be used with any of the sling carrying positions. 
Photos and instruction by Lucky-Baby. |  | Choose from these selection for the outer fabric.
Please note that the inner fabric will not be visible when the diaper is worn. The color will depend on the availability but we will try to accommodate your preferred color. For INNER FABRIC: sweet pink, yellow, baby pink, periwinkle, lavender, sky blue and mint green.
NEWBORN (fits 2.5 up to 4.5 kgs) ------------------------------- 300.00 each
SMALL (fits 4.5 up to 6.5 kgs) --------------------------------------- 350.00 each
MEDIUM (fits 6.5 up to 9 kgs) ----------------------------------------- 350.00 each
LARGE (fits 9 up to 13 kgs) --------------------------------------------- 375.00 each
EXTRA-LARGE (fits 11.5 up to 18 kgs) --------------------------- 375.00 each
ONE-SIZE (fits newborn up to potty training stage) ----------- 400.00 each |
| | 1. Stuff the insert though the pocket.
2. Push the insert to the back elastic.
3. Hold the insert with your one hand from the outside and adjust the insert from the inside using your another hand.
4. Make sure that the insert lays flat and reaches both sides of leg elastic.
You are now good to go! Enjoy cloth diapering!
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| | oNE-SIZE POCKET cloth diaper is designed to fit NEWBORN to POTTY TRAINING as shown in the album HERE:
http://caroleen04.multiply.com/photos/album/12/HOW_TO_WEAR_ONE-SIZE-FITS-MOST_CLOTH_DIAPERS
It has a micro-fleece inner lining that wicks the wetness away from the baby's bottoms.
The outer fabric is non-fading, 100% COTTON in solid colors. You can choose the colors HERE:
http://caroleen04.multiply.com/photos/album/16/Cloth_Diaper_Colors
Velcro or hook and loop makes the adjustment to different sizes easier. It has laundry tabs attached to the inside and outside to prevent the hook (rough side of velcro) to damage the fabric during laundering.
The POCKET is the gem of this type of diaper. This is an opening on the inner lining where the inserts are stuffed. You can put additional insert during nighttime for extra absorbency and needed protection.
The leg opening is not too tight nor too loose so the chunky babies won't have elastic markings on the legs.
The INSERT is made of super-absorbent fabric that can hold up to 3 to 4 wetness; sewn in square shape for easier folding adjustments depending on the baby's size.
To learn about proper folding of inserts, please click HERE:
http://caroleen04.multiply.com/photos/album/11/HOW_TO_FOLD_ONE-SIZE-FITS-MOST_DIAPER_INSERT
As bonus, our cloth diapers are all 100% LEAK-FREE without compromising the BREATHABILITY thus keeping those tiny bottoms from diaper rash. So why use disposables when you can save a LOT from cloth and have a HEALTHIER and HAPPIER baby? |
| | With ONE-SIZE cloth diapers, you don't need to buy several sizes as your baby grows because this is designed to fit newborn up to potty training. It has velcro closure for easy adjustment and comfortable fit. |
| | FOR NEWBORN and SMALL BABIES:
1. Lay the insert on a flat surface.
2. Fold the four corners inward.
3. Fold the insert into half.
4. Put the insert inside the pocket of the cloth diaper.
5. Push it inside to reach the back elastic.
6. Hold the insert with your one hand from the outside and adjust the insert from the inside using your another hand.
7. Make sure that the insert lays flat and reaches both sides of leg elastic.
FOR LARGER BABIES:
1. Lay the insert on a flat surface.
2. Fold it into three.
3. Put the insert inside the pocket of the cloth diaper.
4. Push it inside to reach the back elastic.
5. Hold the insert with your one hand from the outside and adjust the insert from the inside using your another hand.
6. Make sure that the insert lays flat and reaches both sides of leg elastic. |
| | I am still in the process of setting up my own website that will serve as my online store. If you do have something you want to order or have some questions, you can reach me at 0928-3145884 or email me at ellalee02@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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Before washing cloth diapers be sure to fold any rough hook tape down and attach it to a piece of loop tape on the cloth diaper. Inserts can be washed together with your diapers.
Wash cloth diapers with VERY little detergent (about 1/8 of the manufacturer’s suggestion) in hot water with a cold rinse. Ideally you should only see very few bubbles that persist once the machine begins to agitate. A 30-minute pre-soak in cold water is advisable for heavily soiled cloth diapers. Put the diapers through an extra rinse cycle after washing them to get as much detergent out as possible. Again, in the ideal situation during the second rinse no soap bubbles should persist. Soap build up on cloth diapers and this can lead to diaper rash. NEVER USE FABRIC SOFTENER when washing your re-usable cloth items. For those who have dryers, you should NEVER USE DRYER SHEETS when drying your re-usable cloth items in the dryer. Use bleaches sparingly (1 tbsp per load on occasion). Bleach can wear down the fibers and fabric softener reduces absorbency. You can add a ¼ cup of white vinegar to the first rinse cycle to serve as a rinse aid and adjust the pH of your laundry. Also, you can use ¼ cup of Borax on occasion to help sanitize the diapers as an alternative to bleach. For especially smelly loads that have been sitting more than a day, you can add ¼ cup of baking soda to the wash cycle. If you are uncertain whether your diapers are clean (because you are not using much soap or bleach) smell them! If you don’t smell anything nasty, they are clean! Never use dryer sheets in the dryer with your re-usable cloth products-they will cause repelling of liquids in your fabrics. If over time you have problems with diapers leaking that never leaked before, you may have detergent buildup on your diapers. Wash them in hot water with NO Detergent and look for bubbles. Continue to wash the diapers with no detergent until no bubbles remain. Add a drop or two of dish detergents to your load to "strip" the diapers of excess laundry detergent. When you are confident that the detergent build up is gone, return to your regular wash routine, being careful to use less detergent with your cloth diapers and other cloth re-usable products. Summary of a typical wash routine: -
Cold Soak -
Hot wash with very little detergent (baking soda or Borax can be added if necessary) -
Cold rinse (with vinegar if necessary) -
Extra cold rinse is advisable -
Line or machine dry
| | ...is an ancient idea that is still practiced around the world. Most cultures acknowledge that the most comfortable, safe, natural place for a new baby to be is snuggled next to its mother. Here the warmth and noises of the womb continue. Snuggled up high, a baby has a great view of the world, more opportunities to interact with people, and much more ability to communicate. This actually leads to happier babies. Babies who are carried in this fashion are much less fussy. It can be the only thing that comforts some colicky babies.
Wearing your baby, as opposed to carrying your baby, gives you back the use of your hands for your daily activities. It also saves strain on your arms and back. Slings and other baby carriers are much more portable and easy to store than strollers and plastic seat style infant carriers. Sad as it seems to mention it, it's also much more difficult to steal a child that's being worn by a parent.
What are some of the really hard things about parenting?
- Your baby seems to need you all the time.
- It can be tricky to get much else done, other than care for your baby.
- You want your baby to be as happy and content as she can be.
- Sometimes this seems really hard - tiring and frustrating.
- It can be difficult to have much of a life, while so much of your time is taken up with your baby.
Babywearing's great for you:
- You can cook dinner during the "arsenic hour" and soothe your baby at the same time.
- Do the gardening, chores, socialise, even dance, while providing a stimulating learning environment for your baby.
- Breastfeed hands-free while on the phone or shopping.
- Keep your baby close and happy while playing with your toddler.
- Get some exercise (walking) while your baby sleeps.
- No need to lug around an awkward, heavy carseat, or battle getting a stroller into your car, onto a bus or up stairs.
It's also great for your baby:
- Babies cry less. Research has shown that babies who are carried cry (on average) 43% less overall and 54% less during the evening hours (1). In cultures where babies are carried almost continuously, babies cry much less than those in non-carrying cultures (2-6).
- Good for baby's mental development. Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried - the ideal state for learning. Their senses are stimulated while being carried (yet there is a place to retreat too). When carried, your baby sees the world from where you do, instead of the ceiling above his crib or people's knees from a stroller. And the extra stimulation benefits brain development.
- Good for baby's emotional development. Babies are quickly able to develop a sense of security and trust when they are carried. They are more likely to be securely attached to their care-giver/s (7) and often become independent at an earlier age (8).
- Good for baby's physical development. By being so close to your body's rhythms, your newborn "gets in rhythm" much more quickly. Your heartbeat, breathing, voice and warmth are all familiar. Research has shown how this helps newborns (especially premature babies) to adapt to life outside the womb (9).
- Good for babies whose mums are depressed. Babies who are not held need more verbal interaction and eye contact, just to be reassured that you're there. Carrying your baby is a great way to connect with her (and provide stimulation too) without the "burden" of having to interact (10). Of course your baby is "right there" to enjoy whenever you feel like snuggling, kissing or talking.
It's great for other people who look after your baby:
- Partners who work away from home, relatives and babysitters all have a ready way of connecting with and soothing your baby when they wear him too!
Many people are discovering how well babywearing works in their lives.
Try it for yourself and see!
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| | In general, any piece of fabric used to carry a baby is called a sling, so both POUCHES and RING SLINGS are called slings.
Pouches are one loop of fabric with a curved seam in the seat creating a deep pocket for baby. They are available in fitted or adjustable. Some pouches have padding.
Fitted pouches are a simple loop of fabric sized to fit the wearer’s body exactly. They are available in a wide range of sizes for a perfect fit.
Ring slings are long rectangles of fabric that thread through two rings for adjustability. The tail is the piece of fabric that hangs down from the rings. Pulling on the tail tightens the sling.
WHY CHOOSE POUCH?
Pouches are often called the "training wheels" of babycarriers. Put it on, slip the baby in and go. There are few adjustments to make and therefore less to learn. Pouches have a streamlined look that many parents prefer. Pouches are lightweight and compact. They easily slip into a diaper bag when baby is not being worn. Dads often prefer the look of a pouch to a ring sling. Because they use less fabric and no rings, pouches can be less expensive than ring slings.
Pouches are not ideal for the tummy-to-tummy hold that some newborns prefer. It is possible to achieve a tummy-to-tummy hold in a fleece pouch, which fits more snugly and has more give than a cotton pouch. Unfortunately, fleece pouches are too hot for some climates. Babies can breastfeed in the pouch much easier than in a front carrier. However, with less fabric, it is less discreet than a ring sling.
WHY CHOOSE RING SLING?
Ring slings have a longer learning curve than pouches. However, their adjustability means a perfect fit with every wearing.
Some young babies prefer the upright, or tummy-to-tummy hold, which can be difficult to achieve in a pouch. Young babies who cannot hold themselves upright tend to squish down into the pocket of the pouch. With a ring sling, the top rail can be tightened to support a young baby in a vertical position.
Some people feel that ring slings are easier for breastfeeding, because the whole sling can be loosened to lower the baby to the breast. Open-tailed slings also have a built-in breastfeeding cover. Breastfeeding in the sling is "advanced babywearing", and takes patience and practice to learn in any type of sling.
PROS AND CONS
RING SLING PROS
- Easy to get baby high and tight
- Adjustable for a perfect fit every time
- Share between different-sized wearers
- Comfortable, discreet breastfeeding
- Best for snuggle/tummy to tummy hold
- Long tail can have a pocket
- Six positions including back
- Use with preemie to preschooler
- With practice, quick to put on
POUCH PROS
- Simple, easy to pop it on and go
- Shorter learning curve
- Streamlined look
- Very lightweight and packable
- Dad friendly
- Five positions including breastfeeding
- No rings allow a more comfortable back carry
- Use with preemie to preschooler
- Can be less expensive
RING SLING CONS
- Longer learning curve
- Some dislike the tail, especially dads
- Takes up more space in diaper bag
- Some find rings get in the way
POUCH CONS
- Less adjustability
- Can be challenging to fit initially
- Cannot be shared between different-sized wearers (fitted only)
- Fewer positions
- Less discreet breastfeeding
So are you decided what to get between the POUCH and RING SLING?
Choose from these lovely prints matched with contrasting solid fabric to make your very own POUCH sling. PLEASE BE GUIDED THAT PRINTED FABRIC ARE FOR POUCH SLINGS ONLY.
EXTRA-SMALL
Shoulder to Hip ------------ 21 - 22"
Body Type -------------------- Thin, very petite
SMALL
Shoulder to Hip ----------- 23 - 24"
Body Type ------------------- Petite
MEDIUM
Shoulder to Hip ----------- 24 ½ - 25½"
Body Type ------------------- Average
LARGE
Shoulder to Hip ----------- 26 - 27"
Body Type ------------------- Average to Tall
EXTRA-LARGE
Shoulder to Hip ------------ 28 - 29"
Body Type -------------------- Tall & Full figured
FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SHOULDER TO HIP, PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE: http://www.lucky-baby.com/p_sizing.asp
If RING SLING is what you want, pick from the ring sling photos below for the color of your choice. No measurements needed.
THANK YOU! ENJOY BABYWEARING! |
 I am very dependent on the stroller every time we go out. Since I have an 18 lbs baby at 7 months, it is very difficult for me to be packing him around. I have kept my baby #1 stroller and so we have used it for a while for baby #2 until we decided to buy an umbrella type stroller which is lightweight and easier to fold. When I thought we made the right choice, DH and I found it very inconvenient for us and the baby. I searched in the internet and I found a better (or should I say BEST) option....to baby wear.
So I started digging for the fabric I bought last February that was meant for a nursing cover and started making one. I was very excited to wear it the first time. People at the mall are staring at us. Are they amazed at the sling and how I Eman was so comfortable in it or they are thinking how cute Eman is? I think it is the latter because only few wear their babies this way in this part of the planet. I wish people will soon realize that this is better than the upright carriers. It was such a great invention (whoever invented this, thanks to you!) because we can now go out without the stroller! I can even carry him in different style but his favorite is the kangaroo carry. The bonus factor here is that I can nurse him discreetly which has been an issue before. No need for me to bring out the blanket as a cover while breastfeeding him and no need to stop and find a seat at the mall. I can also go fabric shopping while he sleeps on the sling and like most baby who wanted to be upright most of the time, I shift him to his favorite kangaroo carry when he is awake. One more plus for me is that I can sew while I nurse him. This is totally a very helpful tool.
| | These are the first batch of cloth diapers I made for my son. It is 100% made of flannel fabric. Due to easy color fading when frequently washed and sun dried, I changed materials and notions to meet you and your baby's needs. |
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 | Hi I really like your products and they are more affordable than US made products. I am a Filipina based in Mauritius. I am interested in the ring sling and the diapers. Can I order from you and can you ship to me here? please email me sulat_mulat@yahoo.com |
 | Hi Ms. Caroleen! I'm so excited to have found your site. I have been looking everywhere for ring slings and pouches. Please send a contact number to my email please. Thanks! |
 | im interested with the sling? any contact number? |
 | hello how to aval baby sling ?
how much?
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 | hi! Pouch sling still available? how much? |
 | I'd love to hear some feedbacks from Cloth Diapering Mommys using this product. I hope you guys share your reviews! |
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kendiking wrote on Aug 13, '10, edited on Sep 17, '11 |
 | hi. pde b mag-order? i'm from quezon province. |
 | Hi Budekdek! 550 for the pouch sling and 950 for the ring sling. |
| Hi Budekdek! My POUCH slings are 550 each and RING SLINGS are sold for 950 each. |
| Hi Ms. Lyn! Thanks for dropping by my site and leaving a note. :D Yes yes po I already registered na sa store ninyo and ako ang first honor! Yey!!! But I forgot to register si husband, mamaya na lang po.
Re: cloth diapers, sige po I will bring samples of my One-Size and Fitted cloth diapers. New and improved na po ito. hehehehehe. I am also selling baby slings, handmade po. They are the POUCH style and soon I will have the slings with rings. :D Thanks po ha! Regards! |
 | Hi Car! We're glad you're excited about the event. If you can find the time, please visit The Crocs Store in SM City DAvao of the Oak & Acorn along Jacinto Street to p[re -register. On another note, I'm intersted to see your cloth diapers, can you please bring a sample to the event? Thanks and take care! Lyn |
| Hi Carol! We're glad you're excited about the event. We 'll see you then. If you can find the time, please visit the Crocs Store in SM or the Oak & Acorn along Jacinto Street to pre-register. On another note, I'm interested to see the cloth diaper, Car, can you please bring a sample to the event? Thanks and take care! Lyn |
| Hello there! Thank you for visiting my site. My medium size Fitted cloth diaper is 350 a piece. I also have One-Size Cloth diaper that is adjustable for newborn up to potty training which is 400 a piece. They come with free microfiber insert.
For my Pouch Baby Slings, they are 550 each. :D Thanks again! |
 | Hi! I love your products and the fact that they are locally made by a mom. How much are the cloth diapers (newborn) and the sling (m)? Thanks and more ppower. |
| Hii! I love your products. it's nice to have locally made baby products available. how much are the diapers (newborn) and sling (M)? Thanksand more power.
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 | hi feel free to visit my site for cute and affordable baby clothes.
thanks! =) |
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