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HOW TO CHOOSE A POSITION
There is a large variety of tying methods for the long scarf. We have
provided you with instructions for our favorites as well as a selection
guide as per the physical ability of your baby and/or your physical ac-
tivity. Do not hesitate to be creative and experiment with other meth-
ods that you may find elsewhere or create on your own. Just always
remember to maintain the basic elements:
1. Keep the baby's knees higher than his hips when he's in a vertical position.
2. The fabric should always be spread out so that no one spot is strained.
3. The baby should always be carried high and tight.
Physical ability of baby
Almost all of the positions in this manual can be used with any age
baby. Even the back carry positions can be used for a very young baby
if the adult feels comfortable doing so. Some positions, however, are
more easily adapted to the physical abilities of the baby. The chart
should provide you with a guideline to choose which position is best
adapted to the abilities of your child.
Activity
Your own activity while carrying your baby may also influence which
position you choose. On the opposite page you will find a chart indicat-
ing which positions are best suited for a range of common activities.
POSITIONS:
Front
page 10
>
1. Wrap Cross I
10
2. Wrap Cross II
16
3. Cross
18
- Cradle
20
- Upright
21
- Buddha
22
- Facing out
23
4. Kangaroo
24
Hip
page 26
5. Hip Wrap
27
6. Hip with Knot
30
7. Hip Cross
32
Back
page 34
Putting your baby on your back:
Method I
34
Method II
36
Method III
37
Method IV
37
Tying methods:
8. Back Pouch
38
9. Back Wrap
40
NOTE: Taking baby off your back
42
Twins
page 44
1. Wrap Cross I
44
2. Cross with babies on hips
45
3. Cross with babies in front & back
46
Breastfeeding
In/Out often
From day one
Cross > Cradle
Cross > Cradle
Cross-all positions
Holds head up Alone
Hip with Knot
Wrap Cross II
Cross-all positions
Sits up
Hip Cross
Wrap Cross II
(Twins - Cross)
Extended Carrying
Social Settings
Time / Long Walks
Wrap Cross I
Hip Wrap
Kangaroo
Backpack Pouch
Hip with Knot
Backpack Cross
Cross > Buddha
Wrap Cross I & II
Kangaroo
(Twins - Wrap Cross I)
Backpack Pouch
Hip Cross
Hip Cross
Backpack Cross
(Twins - Cross)
Wrap Cross I & II
(babies on hips)
Kangaroo
(babies on hips)
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