Learn the most popular ways to use your wraparound baby sling, as a front baby carrier, as a back carrier or to carry your child on your hip. Take your time to read these step by step instructions to tie your sling and find the one you're most comfortable with.
Safety first
The baby’s position in the sling
Carrying baby on your front
Carrying baby on your hip
Carrying baby on your back
Our advice to learn to use your baby sling
More wraparound sling instructions Before you start wearing your baby sling, please read these safety recommendations carefully. The baby’s position in the sling The baby should be sitting at “kiss-level”, you just need to tilt your head forward to kiss her forehead. Her bottom should not be lower than your navel. If she is too low, your back will ache. The baby should be sitting in the sling, not hanging down by the crotch, her legs shouldn’t be dangling down. She sits in a frog-like position; her knees higher than her bottom. That way, there is no pressure on her spine. The wrap needs to be tied fairly tightly, more than you would expect. The fabric has enough ’give’ in itself to mould around the baby and you. If your back is aching, it’s probably not tight enough. Click on the titles to see the step by step instructions
Carrying baby on your front | This way of tying your wraparound sling is one of the easiest to master and very comfortable for both parent and baby. It spreads the way between both shoulders, hips and your back.
This carry can be used with a newborn, the fabric gently supports the baby's spine.
The Front Wrap Cross Carry is the basic way to tie your sling, it feels very secure. View step by step instructions
|  | This way of tying your wraparound sling is similar to the one above. It works well with stretchy or micro fleece wraparound slings and shows off the panel of the micro fleece slings. It is also useful if you're going to take baby in and out of the sling frequently.
|  | The hammock carry can be used from birth and for breastfeeding discreetly by lying your baby down in the hammock. Some babies don't enjoy being carried lying down. In that case, use the wrap cross carry above. Make sure that the baby's airways are clear and he can be breathe unobstructed.
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A carry similar to the hammock carry can be used from birth and for breastfeeding discreetly by lying your baby down in the hammock. It is shown here with a young baby but works very well into toddlerhood. You can breastfeed discreetly outside, or at home.
|  | The Simple Cross Carry is a variation of the traditional carrying position. It is nice and easy to pop baby in and out of the wraparound sling without untying everything. Since this carry uses a little bit less fabric, it is convenient for parents of different sizes who share the same wrap and for whom the wrap is too short for the wrap cross carry. |
Carrying baby on your hip |  | Hip wraps can be used from the moment your baby can sit unaided. Some parents start carrying on their hip fairly early on, baby can see what's going on around him while being supported.
| Carrying baby on your back |  | Carrying your baby on your back is a wonderful feeling, you can get on with your life while keeping your child – little baby or heavy toddler – close to you. There are various ways of tying your wraparound baby sling as a baby back carrier, this first page gives you some general information about carrying a baby or a toddler on your back.
|  | Getting baby on your back |  | Getting baby on your back |  | Getting baby on your back |  | This back wrap is a good wrap to start with. Tying the cloth on your chest makes it stable while you keep wrapping. This knot is very useful for stretchy wrap like the micro fleece wraparound sling. |  |
The rucksack is quick to put on, it works well with a gauze wrap. Crossing the wrap over the baby's bottom gives extra support. |
More wraparound sling instructions You can find other ways of tying your wrap sling on the following websites:
Wear your baby
The Mamatoto project website has some great instructions to learn to wear your baby, make your own sling, breastfeeding in your wraparound...
Kantoliinakanava
A Finnish site with various ways of using your sling (wraparound and ring sling)
We always try to improve our instructions. If you have any comments, please get in touch with us. |
