Wearing - Tummy to Tummy Hold
Tummy to tummy hold is typically used from birth to 3 months. Be sure to watch our
video of tummy-to-tummy with legs in, and our other
video of tummy-to-tummy with legs out.
- Hold the sling with the rings and tail in front.
- Slip the sling over one arm and your head, keeping the rings in front with the tail hanging down.
- The rings should be in corsage position in the hollow under your shoulder. See
video.
- Adjust sling so baby’s bottom will be in the sling zone (see graphic in general wearing tips). See video.
- Leave the top rail of sling - the edge away from your body - loose until baby is in sling.
- For more information on getting started, watch this
video.
- Also see our Troubleshooting Guide.
- Hold baby on shoulder opposite rings in burp position.
- Legs in: Create a pouch for baby by pulling a wall of fabric against your body. Cross baby’s feet in
front of her and settle her into the pocket of the sling. See
video.
- Legs out: Reaching through the bottom of the sling with your free hand, pull baby’s feet through sling.
Bend and spread baby’s legs like a frog, with bottom lower than knees. See
video.
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- Once baby is in position, tighten slack in the top rail (the edge away from your body) by firmly pulling
up and over. See video.
- Pull shoulder folds out to cup your shoulder. See video.
- CHECK to be sure fabric covers baby’s neck to knees (see Troubleshooting
Guide). CAUTION: Baby could slide out the bottom of the sling if knees are not bent and/or fabric
is not under thighs. See video.
- To take baby out, loosen the top rail. Reach under both of baby’s arms with both hands. Pull baby straight
up onto your shoulder in burp position.
- For more information on the tummy to tummy hold, watch this
video of tummy-to-tummy with legs in, and our other
video of tummy-to-tummy with legs out.
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