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1. a 2 N Qo 4 Put the sling on and 5 The bottom seam can 6 The top seam also 7 To loosen the sling lt pull fabric through the be adjusted by pulling can be adjusted with simply lift the bottom rings Be careful not to thecorrespondingseam thecorrespondingseam ring and the baby s twist it through the rings through the rings weight will pull the fab D 7 It is not necessary to completely unthread the sling each time you take it on and off This is only necessary when washing and drying Just below your shoul or closer together on NOT close up to your NOT on top of your NOT too far down the der with the fabric top of your shoulder neck shoulder middle of your chest spread across your shoulder gt TO BEGIN FOR ALL POSITIONS 1 Determine which hip you wish 2 Tighten the sling through the to place the baby on and place rings leaving just enough slack to the sling over the opposite shoul place the baby inside der with the tail facing forward 3 Start out with the rings high on 4 Make sure the fabric lies flat your shoulder as they will move across your back and is not twist down once you place the baby ed and tighten the end This position is ideal for carrying a new born baby and for hands free breastfeed ing Some babies may feel lost in the fab ric and will prefer the upright position of the Heart to Heart 1 Pull open the band and fold it in half to create a poc2. babylonia q eluo qeq AAA gt CONGRATULATIONS You have chosen to carry your baby in a sling Babies across the globe are carried by their parents siblings and caregivers as they continue through their daily activities A practice which benefits both the baby and the wearer as you will see Before providing you with step by step instructions on how to wear your sling we first want to explain why you should carry your baby Take your time and read through the manual calmly You do not have to become an expert in all the posi tions presented Besides not every baby will like every position We present you with a large variety so that you and your baby can try them out and choose your favorites Learning to carry your baby comfortably is like learning to dance It takes a little practice before the movements become second nature and you glide through them with your eyes closed It is often help ful to practice adjusting the sling several times before placing your baby inside It can also help to talk to your baby explain what you are doing while placing him in the sling Your baby will sense if you are uncomfortable Tell him you are a bit insecure yourself but that you will learn how to do this together TABLE OF CONTENTS You will see once you have learned to carry your baby you will won der how you ever lived without it Not only does it make life easier it iniroduction 2 3 provides sensory and motor development and m
3. You become increasingly nervous and frustrated You begin to constantly ask for water even when you are not thirsty because you are not sure that when you will be thirsty you will be given some water You become insecure when you do not have water available You are so preoccupied with having enough water that you are unable to think about anything else Now imagine the opposite scenario You are thirsty You are imme diately given water however much you need to quench your thirst You are satisfied and can go on about whatever you were doing with out worry You are reassured because the water is in abundant sup ply and you can have some whenever you need it You feel secure in this knowledge and the physical presence of the water is not always necessary You are worry free and can put your energy into other ac tivities Now imagine these two scenarios with your baby and his need for close physical contact and reassurance You decide Will my baby be able to breathe tucked into a sling Tucked snuggly into the sling your baby is still able to move If he is uncomfortable in any way he can turn his head or wiggle his body in protest Either he will shift and rectify the situation or you can help adjust him to a more comfortable position Held close to you your baby will synchronize his breathing to your heartbeat and the rise and fall of your chest This stabilizes his respiration ul i FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will my
4. baby be too hot or too cold in a sling Newborn babies are not capable of regulating their body tempera ture The adult s body will stabilize the baby s body temperature when holding them close Dress yourself and your baby accordingly Remember that your body heat will be considered one layer and the sling itself is a second In cold weather your coat over both of you is a third layer Just make sure that whatever extremities are exposed are well protected from the sun and or the cold Meeting your baby s needs by carrying him close to you creates a secure and self confident child gt GETTING STARTED When you use the sling for the first time you may feel a bit awkward or unsure The best time to try the sling is when your baby is calm having just eaten and is ready to fall asleep Once you have placed your baby in the sling walk around to distract your baby while she adapts to a new way of being car ried If she is fussy and does not calm down after a few min utes take her out and try again later Once you have practiced a few times you will see that the sling is really the perfect way to comfort a restless baby gt WARNINGS Common sense is the best prevention of accidents when wearing your baby in a carrier Some practical points are e When leaning over always support your baby s head with your hand or a band of fabric e Cooking with your baby in a carrier can be tempting but be careful Your curious baby can
5. curious to look around and her neck muscles will strengthen quickly There is no need for a head support unless you are bending over How long can l safely carry my baby per day There are no limits A baby well positioned in a sling can be carried as long as he and the wearer desire Remember that babies around the world are carried throughout the entire day as the wearer continues about his or her daily tasks and activities Is this good for my own back If you have back problems you should always consult with your doc tor before using any baby carrier This said using a sling is probably one of the best ways to prevent back strain because the cloth carries the weight and not your arms and back as when you are simply hold ing your baby in your arms Carry your baby each day and progres sively extend the carrying time to allow your back muscles a chance to strengthen along with the baby s weight gain At what age can start carrying my baby and when should I stop The benefits of carrying premature babies or kangaroo care is well documented A baby full term or premature can be placed in a baby carrier just after birth creating a womb with a view There are of course no problems starting later as well Your back will strengthen as you carry your baby and his weight gains will go mostly unnoticed A baby can be carried as long as he wants Even an older child will find a safe refuge in a baby carrier when tired with
6. PRODUCTS TRIeCOTTI TRICOTeSLEN THANK YOU BBeSLEN BBeBACKPACK THANK YOU If your baby could talk he would thank you for buying a sling But since he probably cannot talk yet we re happy to thank you on his behalf as well as ours We sincerely hope you will enjoy your BBeSLING and get many years of use out of it We have done our best to provide you with a detailed manual full of help ful tips on carrying your baby If you still have questions after reading through it carefully we suggest you try to find someone who can help you in person Look for midwife and breastfeeding organizations in your neighborhood You may even find one of the growing number of baby carrying organizations who conduct regular workshops to help you learn how A search for baby carriers on the internet will bring up a wealth of information We are always interested to know how people like our carriers We would love to hear your stories and see your photos Send them to babycarriers babylonia be Carrying your baby undeniably has its advantages for both you and your baby But who can teach you how Babylonia has created a very special manual for the BBeSLING The Introduction and Frequently Asked Questions sections will provide you with infor mation on the benefits of carrying your baby and an swer allthose questions you have wondered about The Getting Started section provides you with some essential tips Then each position is describ
7. ad out to her inside the fabric to you knees Use the open tail to cover baby You can move your arm in front when he is nursing or sleeping of your baby when leaning for to protect him from wind or rain ward or if you want to remove or just to play hide and seek her from a dangerous situation Don t let the baby sit too far Don t leave the fabric loose so down on your hip that the baby leans back away from your side An older toddler will enjoy riding on your back You will enjoy the freedom of movement without a large child in front of you See page 8 to begin 1 Start with the rings in the 2 Open the band on your hip 3 Resting the baby on your free center of your back and the tail shoulder reach underneath the in front of you band 4 and pull the baby s legs 5 Pull the top rail up to the ba 6 Make sure the bottom of completely through the band by s neck the fabric is spread out to his spread his legs apart and sit knees him on your hip 7 Leaning forward pass your 8 Grab the tail in your other 9 In one movement slide the arm over and in front of your hand baby to your back and the tail baby while resting on your hip and rings around to the front 11 Adjust the top and 12 bottom rails separately as 13 The rings should rest just needed below your shoulder If they are too low start over with them further down your back 15 or pull them out To remove the baby
8. ct The cherishing body to body contact fulfils baby s primal and deep needs and offers an ideal position from which to discover the big wide world Safe and Secure In a simple sling your baby feels safe and secure He feels your physical warmth and hears your voice and heartbeat He recog nizes your scent and can have permanent eye contact with you Babies Cry Less Research indicates that babies who are carried on a daily basis cry significantly less In a sling your baby is not forced to passive ly spend the day He participates naturally in your daily activi ties Hence your baby can observe and hear quite a bit which is beneficial for his psycho social development When he has had enough your baby simply closes his eyes and falls asleep on your chest Stimulates balanced development In the security of a sling your baby experiences the world from a safe position The huge amount of stimuli he has to deal with ina brief period of time does not frighten him because he is so close to you This feeling of security results in the development of a positive self image and later on it forms the basis of a confident and assured personality Contrary to old popular belief it has become quite clear that carrying your baby in a sling does not lead to spoiled and dependent children but that the opposite is accomplished And the father During the first few months it is not always easy for a young fa ther to develop an equally close b
9. ed with detailed step by step photographs demonstrating each method from beginning to end and with lots of helpful tips included along the way You will be hard pressed to find a more complete guide on how to use your Sling How should I care for my BBeSLING To keep your BBeSLING in optimal condition we recommend washing it in 40 degree water and hang to dry is Jt A www babylonia be Written by Erin Meyer for Babylonia BBeSLING BBeSLING by Babylonia is a high quality sling made with non toxic dyes It is specially woven to wrap around the curves of the baby and the wearer while remaining strong and supportive to distribute the weight evenly Babylonia strives to offer you the highest quality of carrier at an affordable price We only work with or ganizations that ensure the workers are paid appro priate wages and have suitable working conditions as well as much more Read more about this on our website www babylonia be We have done our best to provide you with detailed instructions on how to use your BBeSLING You are responsible for following the instructions and using your sling properly Use common sense when carrying your baby An uncoop erative child can climb out of a sling Always keep hands available to protect the baby from any possible danger Babylonia is not responsible for injuries or loss of life incurred while using this product babylonia
10. ket NOTE When beginning leave some distance between the baby s head and the rings so there is enough space to adjust his position once the fabric is tightened and his head is not stuck in the corner of 2 Tighten the inner rail so that 3 The outer rail should be a bit 4 Resting the baby high on your it lies flat and snug across your looser to allow you to place the the hamac shoulder place it feet first into chest Make sure the rings rest baby inside the pocket high on your shoulder 4 a To place the baby s head 4 b To place the baby s head 5 Lay the baby s hips shoul next to the rings direct the away from the rings direct the ders and then head into the baby s feet down around your baby s feet towards the rings pocket side 6 The baby can be placed fac ing your stomach 10 In either position the baby s head should be higher than the feet Ifyou find the rings are too close to the baby once you ve tight ened them loosen the fabric a bit then supporting the baby with your arm slide the sling and rings higher towards your shoulder to reposition 7 or looking upwards The baby should be held tightly enough that you can let go with both hands To remove your baby simply loosen the fabric and lift the baby out of the sling 8 or looking out Make sure the baby is resting above your waist placed as high and tight as possible 9 While supporti
11. lder facing upwards with legs folded in the lotus posi tion 5 Supporting your baby and the sling high on your chest tighten the outer rail so that your baby can not slip from side to side 3 Sit her down into the pouch 6 Your baby should be high and tight against you From here she can safely observe the world around her FACING OUT BUDDHA _ Ww Once your baby can sit up on her own you ll probably find the hip position to be the most comfortable The baby straddles your hip which helps distribute the weight better The sling should be worn snug so that the baby does not lean back or move around too much If they do it will create a counter weight to your own body and become very heavy This position is also ideal for an active toddler who wants in and out all the time as they explore the world but get tired and often need reassurance See page 8 to begin 1 Spread open the band 2 Resting the baby on your free 3 Sit the baby on your hip and shoulder place the band over pull the band up over her bot the baby s legs tom 4 Pull the top rail up to the ba 5 Supporting the baby with one 6 Tighten the bottom rail by s neck hand pull the remaining fabric enough so that you do not have through the rings to support the baby with your arm 7 Tighten the top rail so that 8 Make sure the bottom of 9 The baby can leave her arms the baby is pulled in snug next the fabric is spre
12. ng the baby with one hand tighten the out er rail until it is snug TIP The baby should remain snug close to you when you bend over To breastfeed while carrying your baby in the cradle hold loosen the fabric enough so that the baby can reach your breast Once he is latched on retighten your sling to hold the baby in place and you can continue to nurse while standing or walk ing Use the open tail to provide more privacy when baby is nurs ing sleeping or simply wants to play hide and seek Many babies appreciate being carried upright and on your chest This position can be used with all ages but is especially comfortable for a newborn or a baby under a year old When they get older and heavier you ll find it more comfortable for them to sit on your hip I HEART TO HEART See page 8 to begin 1 Fold the fabric in two to cre 2 Tighten the inner rail so that 3 The outer rail should be a bit ate a pocket it lays flat and tight across your looser to allow you to place the chest baby inside NOTE Leave some distance between the baby and the rings so the fabric can spread open wider across his body for better sup port and security 4 Resting the baby on your free 5 Supporting the baby with 6 The baby should rest comfort shoulder slide the baby feet one hand pull the outer rail ably on your chest and be snug first into the pocket The baby tight across the shoulders of enough s
13. o that she does not fall will naturally fold her legs up the baby to the side into a frog like position 1 Resting the baby on your free 2 and spread it out under the shoulder lift the band up over baby s bottom the baby 5 Pullon the corresponding rail 6 Pull on the opposite rail to to tighten under the bottom of tighten the fabric at the baby s the baby shoulders 3 Pull the top rail up to the 4 Supporting the baby with one baby s shoulders hand pull the remaining fabric through the rings 7 Make sure the fabric is 8 The baby can keep her arms spread out under her bottom inside the band and reaches out to her knees 9 or leave them out Use the open tail to cover baby when he is nursing or sleeping to protect him from wind or rain or just to play hide and seek If the rings fall in the wrong place lift your baby up grab hold of the band and the tail in one hand and shift the rings to the correct position Reposition your baby in the sling Curious babies enjoy facing out for full interaction with the outside world Use this position once your baby can hold his head up alone Always keep one arm free to support your baby He could risk falling out if he leans forward See page 8 to begin 1 Fold the fabric in two to cre ate a pocket 4 Lift the outer seam high up to the baby s chin level then remove your hand from your baby 2 Rest the baby high up on your shou
14. ond with baby as the mother However with a sling he can undertake a lot of things at a very early stage with the baby safely tucked on his chest FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is this type of carrier safe for the development of my baby s spine The basis of good posture begins with the pelvis If this is well sup ported the baby s spine and neck will fall into a natural curve and the weight will be supported by the pelvis To ensure a correct position the baby s knees should be higher than his pelvis in a fetal position or with his hips and legs properly supported The baby s back should be rounded with his head resting on your body This is the ideal po sition for the development of healthy hip joints The baby does not hang or rest his weight on his coccyx but comfortably rests against the wearer If the baby is in an upright position it is essential that the legs do not dangle or hang in mid air This puts strain on the baby s spine and the baby will tend to arch backwards creating a bad position for his neck too The fetal tuck is the most natural position fora baby Not only is this position good for correct spinal and hip development it allows him to rest and use his energy to develop other strengths Does my baby s head need to be supported If your baby s pelvis is supported correctly as explained above then her neck will follow a natural curve and her head will rest on your chest She is free to lift her head when
15. reach over and grab some thing knife hot pan bowl of liquid etc e Remember that wearing your baby changes your spatial di mensions Be careful when walking through narrow spaces low doors etc e Do not ride a bike while carrying your baby in a carrier TYING TIPS The bottom seam can be adjust ed by pulling at the correspond ing seam through the rings Don t carry the baby too low Keep your baby within kissing distance You should be able to kiss the baby s head easily without bending over The top seam can also be ad justed with the corresponding seam through the rings or too loose Your back will hurt from the strain In cold weather make sure baby s legs are covered with their pants Often you will need to pull their pant legs down as they slide up when being put in the sling Parents find that it is helpful for baby to wear pants one size larger than usual to ensure the entire leg remains covered Take your baby out by loosen ing the fabric through the rings and pulling baby out of fabric You do not have to remove the entire sling Use the open tail to provide more privacy when baby is nurs ing sleeping or simply wants to play hide and seek THREADING YOUR SLING 1 Gather the fabric 2 Placethe endthrough 3 Pass overthe top ring without twisting it the rings and thread it through keeping the seams on the bottom ring the outside ric through the rings
16. simply loosen the fabric 10 Pull the fabric through the rings until it is tight 14 The baby can keep his arms in and slide the baby back to your hip BACK 17 gt TWINS Your babies spent nine months on top of one another in the womb so they will often be very happy to find themselves close together again Carrying two babies can be very handy when needed Carrying just one baby at a time can also make a big difference A fussy baby can go in the sling and free your hands to tend to the other And it s very easy to carry one and push the other when going out As demonstrated here there are several positions which are possible to use with twins We recommend practicing in front of a mirror and with a doll or two to familiarize yourself with the techniques first Follow the instructions already explained for the various positions adapting slightly for placing twins gt CRADLE gt HEART TO HEART Place first baby in the re Place one baby over each breast facing in wards with legs out clining position with head towards the rings Then place the twin in the op posite direction facing inwards Your babies will naturally grow out of this position gt HIP It s possible to use two slings and carry each twin on one hip Place one baby in a sling on Bands should lie flat across your hip before placing the sec your back ond sling and baby on opposite hip gt OTHER BABYLONIA
17. the stimulations of the outside world Will my baby like being in a sling Babies crave close human contact Once they are used to being car ried you will instinctively reach for your sling whenever your baby is fussy can t fall asleep or just needs a reassuring presence Some babies need a little adaptation time to a new position in the sling especially on your back Sometimes babies are unhappy in a sling because they feel insecure This is often the result of not adjusting the sling tight enough Follow the instructions carefully to make sure you wear your baby high and tight We recommend trying a new position when your baby is relaxed just after eating or ready to fall asleep Walk around after placing your baby in the sling for the first time or when trying a new position This will distract him while he gets used to a new way of being carried Most importantly TRUST YOUR BABY If your baby is uncomfortable too tight too hot or whatever he will let you know If he is asleep or happily observing the world then he is just fine Carrying your baby close means you can often read his body language well before he starts to cry ortellyou something is wrong Will spoil my baby and make him dependent on me Imagine you are thirsty Sometimes you are given a glass of water and sometimes you are not Your thirst is not quenched You are forced to wait until the next time someone else decides you can have a glass of water
18. uch more Frequently Asked Questions 4 5 Getting Started 6 Threading your Sling 7 To Begin for all Positions 8 Cradle 9 10 Heart to Heart 11 12 Facing Out Buddha 13 Hip 14 15 Back 16 17 Twins 18 Other Babylonia Products 19 Thank You copyright Babylonia 2005 This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without permission Want to read more about the benefits of carrying your baby Here are a few of our favorites Granju Katie Allison Attachment Parenting Instinctive care for your baby and young child New York New York Pocket Books 1999 Heller Sharon The Vital Touch How Intimate Contact with Your Baby Leads to Happier Healthier Development New York New York Henry Holt and Company 1997 Liedloff Jane The Continuum Concept In search of happiness lost Cambridge Massachussetts Perseus Books 1985 Sears W and Sears M The Attachment Parenting Book Bos ton Massachusetts Little Brown 2001 Small Meredith F Our Babies Ourselves How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent New York New York Double day 2001 BBeSLING gt User s Manual Please read through carefully before starting Babies Yearn for Skin After nine months of warmth movement and constant contact with mother birth is a huge transition and babies are in need of intimate contact with their parents Babies who are carried close to the body visibly enjoy this direct physical conta
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