Back Carry
12 months to 40 lbs.
The back carry position is for older babies and toddlers. Put the sling on with the rings slightly behind your shoulder. Put your baby in the sling in the hip carry position with babies arms covered, making sure that the fabric comes to the bend in baby's knees and baby's bottom is lower then the knees. Then carefully slide your baby around to your back. You want the rings to end up in the corsage position, or under your arm, against your side. Until you are used to this position you should always have a second person check to ensure that your baby is secure. Remember that baby is not tied or strapped into the sling. This carrying position should only be used with a cooperative child.
Then 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.