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Cradle Hold:
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| Slings can be used starting the day your baby is born! Here is a picture of Angela holding her two-day old daughter in a home-made sling.
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One-week old Emmett with his father Mark |
A close-up of Emmett. |
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Lynn holding 2 month old Alaina in a Maya wrap. |
| Snuggle Hold: |
If your baby doesn't like having her face covered, you can try the snuggle hold, as demonstrated by Vicki and Emily, who are using a Maya wrap. |  |
| Cathi and 6 week old Shea in an Over the Shoulder Baby Holder. |
Amy and Ian, 16 months old. |  |
| Celia even manages to play the clarinet while Fox sleeps in his sling! |
| Kangaroo Carry: |
Another great position for older infants is the Kangaroo carry, which allows them to look out at the world around them. Jeannine and Iliana (5 months) are happily using a Maya wrap in this position. |  |
| Jackie and Carter (3.5 months) are also wearing a Maya wrap in the kangaroo carry. |
Janessa and four-month old Ford in a Nojo sling. |  |
| If you've been wondering why we call it the "kangaroo carry," Jeannine and Iliana should make it all clear! |
| Hip Carry |
Once your baby has mastered head control, you may find you both prefer the hip carry. Lolly and Elliot have mastered this position. The kitten is optional. |  |
| This position is ideal for toddlers, like Paige's daughter Brigid, 21 months. |
Jen and Kylie in their Maya wrap. |  |
Removing the Sling
And when your little one has drifted off to sleep, simply lay them down, loosen the sling and slip it over your head. |
| Jackie's son Carter, sleeping in his Maya. |
Susan's daughter Susanna (18 months), sleeping on her OTSBH. |  |
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You just may find that your baby needs a sling of her own! |
| Johanna's 2 year old daughter Emily carrying her doll in a child-size sling. |
Jen's daughter Kylie uses a
home-made sling. |  |
