Carrying Positions: Slings

Front Carry

Newborn to 12 months

This position is for babies who have head control. For this position hold the pouch open as if you were going to put baby in lying down, but instead cross baby's legs, and place baby in the sling in a sitting position facing out. While supporting baby's weight tighten the sling by pulling the tail. You will also want to tighten the outside rail of the pouch, to keep baby secure, by pulling the inside edge of the tail just below the rings.

Once baby is in spread the fabric above the rings over your shoulder, forming a cap, so that the sling is more comfortable, with the weight evenly distributed across your back.