ring sling with overlapping pleat shoulder

Today's message: Please fan my Facebook page if you'd like to get live updates and the occasional coupon code! If you are concerned about baby sling safety after seeing it on the news, please read this :)

You can estimate your shipping costs by going to this USPS page and entering your zip code and mine (03824). Select "large envelope". Weights for most slings are between 12-17 oz, and the majority of slings will be under 16 oz. Cost is usually between $4.95 and $9.55, depending on the package's weight and how far you are from NH. (Heavier fabrics include the stretch sateen, slingified wraps, brocade, and slings sized L and longer.)

Contents: Precautions and warnings Threading the sling Putting the sling on Positions: Cradle hold and Nursing in the cradle hold "Football" hold for nursing Tummy-to-tummy hold and Nursing in the t2t hold Kangaroo/front-facing Back carry Hip carry Other usage suggestions Troubleshooting Folding your sling for storage/travel

Threading the sling:

First, make sure the sling is not twisted. Examine the rings to make sure they are securely sewn in each time you use the sling, as they will be holding the weight of your child.

Keeping the sling untwisted, hold the rings and pull the fabric through both of them, from the underside of the sling.
Make sure the sling fabric stays untwisted as you pull the fabric through, and try to keep the edges of the sling on the outsides.
Pull the fabric back through the bottom ring alone. This is often easier if you hold the rings apart slightly, especially if the fabric is particularly thick. You may need to pull the edges outwards a couple of times while threading.
When I'm done threading a sling this way, I take a moment to spread the fabric out in the rings, making sure the fabric doesn't overlap itself within the rings. It's much easier to adjust that way.
Threading completed. The fabric should be tight through the upper and lower rings.

Next: Putting on the sling