Modern mothers prefer to remain active, despite the fact that their children are still very small. And it is quite possible for them with the help of slings - tissue transfer for children. There are many kinds of them, among which the May-sling stands out. This is called carrying, which is a rectangle made of fabric with straps sewn into its corners. Despite the simplicity of the design, women are often interested in how to wear May sling correctly. Many of them have another urgent question about May-sling: from what age can this device be used?
Advantages of May-sling
Many mothers prefer this kind of sling because of its obvious merits, namely:
- it is quite easy to learn;
- easy to use, so quickly removed and dressed;
- Has good support for the body of the child, as well fixes to the body of the mother;
- thanks to the straps that are attached to the waist of the mother and the back of the May-slings child can be worn on the back without the fear that the baby will fall out;
- The weight of crumbs is distributed evenly on both shoulders of an adult;
- it is convenient to feed the baby, because the length of the straps can be adjusted.
In addition, this type of carrying has physiological characteristics: in May-sling the weight of the baby is distributed evenly over the thighs, back, and pop. Because of this, there is no load on the hip joint. By the way, wearing a baby in a sling is a preventive measure for some forms of hip dysplasia, because the legs of the crumb are widely diluted.
May sling and age of the child
It is believed that wearing a baby in May sling can be from the first days of his life. At the same time, many doctors do not recommend the use of May-sling for a newborn, since not every shift is able to evenly distribute the load on the baby's body. But if you intend to resort to the help of May-slings, you can do this only if you contact a sling counselor. It is also important to choose the right sling: it should be sewn from natural, soft and plastic fabric with a back, which can be adjusted in length and width. In general, the optimal for carrying a child in May-sling is the age from 4 months to 2-3 years.
How to dress a May sling with a baby on your stomach?
This position is suitable for a child confidently holding a head.
- First, you need to reduce May-sling under the crumbs. Wrap the back of the sling around the belt several times.
- Take the sling in such a way that the shoulder straps hang down, and the back of the back is directed outwards. Attach the carry to the waist and tie it back to 2 knots.
- Take the child in your arms, put it on your stomach so that it covers you with your feet at the waist, and his knees are located above the priests.
- Holding the kid with one hand, the second cover it with the back of a mai-sling and straighten the fabric. The legs of the baby should be placed symmetrically.
- Holding the child to him, put the straps over your shoulders on your back. Alternately tighten and pull the straps diagonally across the back, and then pull their ends forward under the arms.
- After that, cross the straps on the back of the baby and bring them back under the children's knees.
- At the waist level, tie the ends of the straps on the back. Done!
How to tie a sling for a child on the back?
A child who has already learned to sit alone can also be placed on his back.
- Tie the waist straps on the front waist, the back of the sling should be at the back. Place the child on your back and straighten the rectangle of the fabric so that the legs of the crumb sit symmetrically.
- Pull the straps forward over the shoulders. Keep your baby's knees above his priests.
- Loosen the straps, conveniently arrange the child in a sling. Throw back the straps under your armpits on your back, cross them over the back of the crumbs and slide forward under the children's knees.
- Tie the ends of the straps with a double knot at the waist level.
Well, now you are a real slingoma!