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How to use your baby sling or baby carrier
Sling instructions at Little Possums
Sometimes it can take time and practice to work out exactly how to use a particular sling or carrier. At Little Possums we try to do everything we can to make it easy for you. Here are some detailed photo instructions for some of the carriers available here.
- Hip Slide Method for putting on an Ergo Baby Carrier or Patapum with your baby on your back
Detailed photo instructions showing an alternative method for getting a baby or toddler onto your back in an Ergo Baby Carrier or Patapum Baby Carrier - How to put your baby on your front in an Ergo Baby Carrier or Patapum.
Step by step guide to the front carrying position in an Ergo Baby Carrier or Patapum Baby Carrier - Tummy to Tummy carry in a ring sling
Step by step instructions for how to achieve this popular carrying position in a ring sling. - Front Cross Carry in a woven wrap-around
Detailed photo instructions showing this popular and simple carrying position using an Ellaroo wrap - Back Cross Carry with chest-knot in a wrap-around
This is a comfortable back carry which is secure and relatively easy to do with a little practice. Demonstrated here using a 4.6m Ellaroo wrap. - Hip Cross Carry in a woven wrap-around
This is a popular and comfortable carrying position for an older baby or toddler, shown here using a Rebozo length Ellaroo wrap - Basic tying method for a stretchy wrap-around carrier
These instructions show the basic wrap cross carry which is the most usual way of tying a stretchy wrap-around. We show the upright tummy to tummy position here using a Kari-me. - Cradle Hold in a Pouch Sling
Photo instructions showing the cradle hold in a pouch sling, shown here using a Coorie Fleece Pouch. - Hip Carry in a Pouch Sling
Photo instructions showing the hip carrying position in a pouch sling, shown here using a Coorie Fleece Pouch. - Front Carry for a newborn in a Maya Tie
Photo instructions showing the front carrying position in a Maya Tie. - Cradle Carry for a newborn in a Close Baby Carrier
Photo instructions showing the cradle carrying position in a Close Baby Carrier. - Upright front carry for a newborn in a Close Baby Carrier
Photo instructions showing the upright front carrying position in a Close Baby Carrier.
Sling Instructions on the Web
For links to video instructions for all different sorts of slings and carriers go to Sling Guide. You should be able to find just about anything you are looking for there! If not you can also try the links given below.
Wraparound Carrier Instructions
Wraparound Instructions at Calin Bleu
Some great photo instructions showing lots of different wrap tying methods
Video instructions at the Sling Station
Links to various video instructions on You Tube
Stretchy Wrap carrying positions from Kari-me
This shows the different carrying positions for a stretchy wrap.
Ring Sling Instructions
Ring Sling Troubleshooting Tips from the Babywearer
Having problems with a ring sling? don't give up until you've checked out this link. Really excellent instructions that should help you get to grips with your ring sling.
Video Instructions for the Maya Wrap ring sling.
Step by step video instructions for all carrying positions with a ring sling.
Ring sling and pouch instructions at Zolowear
Huge range of picture and video instructions for pouch and ring slings at Zolowear.
Pouch Sling Instructions
Pouch sling instructions from Hotslings
Everything you need to know about using a pouch sling on the Hotslings website: Cradle Carry, Front Carry and Hip Carry
Mei-tai Instructions
Mei-tai instructions from Kozy Carrier
Photo instructions showing lots of different tying methods and positions for a mei-tai.
