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Wearing - Toddler Hold
Yes, you CAN use a ring sling as a back carrier! Toddler back position is recommended
for babies 15 months and up who are walking steadily. See
video.
- Hold the sling with the rings and tail in front.
- Slip the sling over one arm and your head, keeping the rings in front with the tail
hanging down.
- The rings should be in corsage position in the hollow under your shoulder. See video.
- Adjust sling so baby’s bottom will be in the sling zone (see graphic in general
wearing tips). See video.
- Leave the top rail of sling - the edge away from your body - loose until baby is
in sling.
- For more information on getting started, watch this
video.
- Also see our Troubleshooting Guide.
- Start with rings high on your shoulder, as they will end up in the middle of your
chest when toddler is on your back.
- Start with a hip carry. Hold toddler on shoulder, opposite from the rings in burp
position.
- Reaching through the bottom of the sling with your free hand, pull toddler's feet
through sling.
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- Slide toddler onto your hip with one hand as you hold the sling in place with the
other hand. Your hands will pull in opposite directions.
- Bend toddler's legs like a frog on either side of your hip, with bottom lower than
knees.
- Toddler should be on the back of your hip, as you might hold her when bending over
to pick up a toy off the floor.
- With a quick “lift and shift”, scoot sling around so toddler is riding piggy back.
Rings should end up in the middle of your chest, and fabric should be spread across
your breasts. CHECK to be sure fabric is spread from toddler’s shoulders to knees.
See video.
- Once baby is in position, tighten slack in the top rail (the edge away from your
body) by firmly pulling up and over. See
video.
- Pull shoulder folds out to cup your shoulder. See
video.
- To take toddler out, scoot toddler back to hip. Take toddler out the top as illustrated
in hip position, or squat down and carefully let toddler out the bottom, onto his
feet. Use caution to ensure toddler does not become entangled in the sling.
- Only use this position with a cooperative toddler.
- For more information on the toddler back carry, watch this
video.
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