Sometimes babies just need to be carried. Unfortunately, it’s just not possible to have a baby in your arms all day, especially when you have other children or a lot of household chores! If you have a large baby blanket or a square cloth, though, you can wear a sling quickly and easily. your just born, older baby or even a toddler needs, leaving your hands free to continue working.
You will need a strong blanket or piece of fabric, almost anything cotton or wool will work. Avoid ties or anything that is too stretchy, because these can be difficult to fit and can twist after using the sling. The blanket should be 3″ square, although larger may be needed for babies and toddlers.
Once you have your blanket or cloth, lay it out on the bed or table and fold it in half diagonally to form a triangle. Note that if you only have a rectangular piece of fabric, you can still do this, just that it won’t look neat and you’ll have two points down when you fold it in half.
Take the two corners that are formed so that the fold is at the top of the triangle with the two points hanging down. You will tie the two corners together. This will take some practice, you’ll probably try tying them two or three times the first time before the fit is perfect. you want to have a double knot. Now place your head and one arm through the band formed by the tied corners.
The points of the triangle should hang at your waist. You are now ready to introduce your baby. Do this twice, whichever one feels more natural to you.
The first way to insert the baby is to put the sling on, then pull the top off your body. Put the baby on your shoulder and stick the feet through the sling, then pull him down so that the corner of the fabric is covered, with the head sticking out. You will tie the rest of the fabric under the body, towards you. I will keep this in the baby. From here, you can adjust where his head sits by moving it up or down in the sling.
Another way to insert a baby is to place the tied sling on the bed, with the knot turned up; the rest of the fabric as much as possible. Place the baby at a 45º angle in the sling, then bend over and place the head and arm through the sling. You want the baby’s head to be on the side where the sling is over the arm.
A few easy tips;
Having another knot to adjust once you have the baby in the sling is good for the first time. Hold the baby in the position you want while someone else ties or unties the knot.
You can also use this sling on your back, although it’s usually easier to have someone help you put the baby in. Alternatively, you can use one of the above techniques to put the baby in the sling, then slide around to yours. from behind. You will most likely tie the knot once baby on your back, because the breasts take up a lot. the room
For added security, you can tie a cloth loosely around your waist, just under the baby’s bottom and over the back. This gives the child more support and is a good way to keep toddlers from moving too much.
Toddlers and older babies can also be wrapped around your side, on your hip. Then fasten the knot, so that the child is held securely. This position is not suitable for babies who cannot yet hold their head up.
There you have it, a quick and easy baby sling made from a blanket you already have kicking around!
