7 tips for carrying in a sling

First of all: using a sling is not as complicated as it looks. It's just a matter of practice and is really fun once you get the hang of it. It's not for nothing that there are true fans of slings and moms who even collect them.

There are a few tips we can give you to help you use your sling safely.

1. Theoretically, you can use slings immediately after your baby is born. However, you should rest in the first few weeks and enjoy your postpartum period. You can use our wipes for babies from 3.5 kilos to approx. 15 kilos. 

2. Make sure that your baby is always facing you in the sling. This means it is not exposed to overstimulation and can always withdraw when it wants.

This also prevents an unnatural hollow back posture. As he or she grows up and wants to explore more, you can carry your child on your back. This means it faces your walking direction and can discover the world with you.​

3. Your baby must be able to breathe. The cloth should NEVER completely cover your baby's face. No matter how cold it is outside!​

4. Your baby must always be adequately supported. The scarf should sit wrinkle-free on the back and the neck/head must be supported. You can wrap a gauze cloth in the sling as additional neck support. It's best to always keep one hand on your baby while carrying it.

5. Your baby's knees need to be slightly higher than their bottom. Normally your baby automatically assumes the squatting position. This is how you should wear it!

6. The length of the cloth must always run from the back of the knee to the back of the knee. ​

7. Before using the cloth for the first time, you should wash it once. Although our goods are washed after weaving, the more often you wash and wear our baby sling, the softer it becomes. It may shrink a little at the beginning, but that's completely normal.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us or visit a babywearing consultant in your city.

Your Natalie & Hodays