Often mothers ask a lot of questions, choosing a sling for carrying the baby. If you buy May-sling , how many months can it be used, will it be safe for the baby?
May-sling is a rectangle made of dense fabric with four straps. There are also May-sling models with a headrest that helps support the baby's head. He can offer several options for the location of the child:
- vertical position on the chest;
- vertical position on the back;
- horizontal position.
May sling in vertical position
The straps located below should be tied around the waist of the mother. After that, inside the formed pocket from the tissue is placed the baby.
The classic vertical position provides for the placement of the child on the chest, on the back or on the side of the parent. The upper straps cross twice, first behind the back of the mother, and then on the back of the baby. After, passing under the legs of the baby, the straps are tied behind. It is worth remembering that this option can not be reloaded from May-sling from birth. To safely stay in a sling in an upright position, the toddler must be able to sit.
Wearing a mai-sling in a horizontal position
The lower short straps of the sling are tied behind the back of the mother. Next, it is necessary to arrange the baby's tissue in the rectangle in the right way. He should lie horizontally on his side with his head turned to his mother's side. The lower handle of the child lies with the mother under the arm. Next, you need to throw the shoulder strap over your shoulder, checking that the strap runs under the baby's knees.
The second strap is thrown over the other shoulder and passes under the baby's head. You can flip it in a place where it touches the head for better support. Then the straps cross over twice behind the back of the mother and on the back of the baby, and fastened behind. It is called this version of the May-slings sling - "cradle", and it can be used from birth.
Thus, from the point of view of the safety of the baby, the answer to the question of the age at which a baby can be worn in May sling is obvious: this option is suitable for children after 3 months. If you want to use a sling for a newborn baby , pay attention to other types of sling or carry the child only in a horizontal position.