Using your babycarrier

* materials hosted at TheBabyWearer.com

• Slings
• Pouches
• Asian-inspired carriers
• Soft-structured carriers
• Wraps
• Breastfeeding and Babywearing
• Getting Help

 

Slings

• Safe Babywearing* an article to read whether you're an experienced babywearer, or just starting out
• Common Sling Problems* how to get your sling or pouch really comfortable
• Starting out with a sling* lots of great tips from Darien Wilson.
• Sling positions and instructions Cradle hold, snuggle hold, buddha carry, hip carry, back carry (at TaylorMadeSlings.com)
• Online video very comprehensive instructions for using an unpadded sling, divided into short segments by topic (at mayawrap.com)
• Tips and more tips for using a Maya Wrap sling, applicable to most unpadded slings (at mayaslings.com and Lots of Slings).
• Instructions for semi-reclining newborn position* photo demonstration using a ring sling by Kristy Dallas Alley
• Ring sling instruction videos (at zolowear.com)

 

Pouches

• Using a pouch* Jen Moore's tips on how to use your pouch.
• Wearing instructions by Tanya: (at kangarookorner.com) putting it on, nursing, troubleshooting, hip carry, cradle carry
• Wearing instructions by Kristen (at hotslings.com): putting it on, cradle hold, kangaroo hold, hip carry, tricks, nursing, getting it off.
• Pouch video instructions see videos numbered 13 to 15 (at mayawrap.com)
• Pouch instruction videos (at zolowear.com)
• Pouch wearing instructions Includes still shots and videos for various positions.

 

Asian-inspired carriers

• Comprehensive instructions for using a modern mei tai-style carrier or ABC (Asian style babycarrier) including the High Back Carry (at KozyCarrier.com).
• Front and back carries with a mei tai (at freehandbaby.com)
• The Hip Method* Micaela's illustrated guide to getting your baby onto your back. Suitable for Asian-style soft carriers with straps tied rucksack-style.
• The Strap or Toss Method for getting your baby onto your back - by holding baby with the straps. Scroll to the bottom of the page (at peppermint.com).
• Toss method 1* and toss method 2* -- great videos demonstrating this simple method, created by Alison and Isaac (2 yo, 27 lbs) using a mei tai
• The Bed Method for getting your baby onto your back using a bed or lounge (at sakara.com).
• Double cross tying method suitable for a mei tai with very long shoulder and waist straps (at portebebe.free.fr translated from the French).
• Front and back carry with an onbuhimo (at freehandbaby.com)
• Podegi tying instructions (at wearsthebaby.com)
• Podegi positions Some alternatives to the traditional position! (at Peppermint.com)
• Front and back carry with a podegi (at freehandbaby.com)

 

Soft-Structured Carriers

• Ergo instructions for how to put on a soft carrier - in video or downloadable pdf (at ergobabycarrier.com)
• Instructions for Using the ERGO Carrier.  4 photo sequences: front, back, infant insert and sleeping hood (at myfavoritebabycarrier.com)
• The ErgoLady's Tips and Tricks for the Ergo Babycarrier
  
  

Wraparound carriers

• Awesome, Comprehensive Wrap Instructions Chart Carrier Links* (a thorough list of links to text, photo and video instructions for all carries by website, including fabric length required for each carry, and many more general wrap links.
• Wrap photo instructions - front, back and hip carries (at gypsymama.com, PDF format)
• Wrap video instructions - by Wrapsody, hosted at youtube
• Wrap photo instructions (at peppermint.com)
• Wrap information at MamaToto/wearyourbaby.com
• Back wrap cross carry with chest belt* Photo demo by Philippa de la Haye of a variation on the standard BWCC
• Monica's photo instructions for FWCC/nursing/BWCC transition
• Amy's Rucksack Instructions
• Minda Bare's Rucksack/Tibetan Instructions*
• Minda Bare's Back Wrap Cross Carry with Chest Belt instructions*
• FWCC Photo Instructions by Diana (wrapyourbaby.com)
• Rebozo hip carry with a slip knot
• Jordan's Back carry (at wrapababy.com)
• Rucksack with a twist (by Lexi)

 

Traditional carriers

• Mexican Rebozos* by Vesta Garcia. Describes traditional rebozos and the ways they are used.
• Using a rebozo - many positions, including getting your baby on your back. These instructions are also appropriate for slings (at rebozoway.org).
• Elly's rebozo instructions include how to use a slip knot to make adjusting easier, and many other great tips.
• Sandra Bustillos' rebozo method for getting your baby onto your back
• African cloth carrier - how to put your baby onto your back with one or two cloth carriers (torso style) (at Peppermint.com)
• Uses for a Kanga - plenty of other ways to use an African-style carrying cloth (at Kanga USA)
  

Specific Needs

• Correct Positioning For the Safety & Comfort of your Newborn* M'Liss Stelzer's comprehensive explanation of how to wear your newborn safely and comfortably.
• Babywearing While Pregnant* Kristen DeRocha shares her experiences.
• Twins and Multiples* LaRee's tips on why, what and how.
• Twins and Multiples Part 2 (older babies & toddlers)* The sequel to LaRee's original article.
• Twin carries on video using unpadded sling/s. Check out number 11 (at Mayawrap.com)
• Swimming and showering with your baby using a babycarrier (at GypsyMama.com)
• Babywearing a Baby with Cerebral Palsy* A mother's experience during her child's first year

Breastfeeding and Babywearing

• Cradle Hold and vertical nursing position for a sling (at TaylorMadeSlings.com)
• Breastfeeding advice for a sling (at Kangarookorner.com)
• Using a sling to nurse discreetly an article by Debi Mitchell (at parentingweb.com)

 

Getting Help

• Babywearing classes listed at TBW forums
• Forums on TheBabyWearer.com
  
  Last updated 1 June 2006

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