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7. Pull down on the two bands
The bands should be left loose
in front to create room for the
enough to leave room for the
baby to be placed.
baby,
TYING
> variation
TIP
The various positions of the
Cross can also be done with
this knot. We don't find it as
comfortable, however, because
of the loop on your back which
does not lay flat.
Tying the bands low around
your hips will help distribute
the weight more comfortably.
2. Create a loop in the center of
3. Pass the longer end through
your back.
the loop.
NO
TIP
But NOT be too loose that they
Once your baby is placed in the
do not provide enough support.
bands, pull down on the bands
to make the cross low on your
back. This will distribute the
weight more evenly.
1. Start with one end slightly
longer than the other.
4. Wrap the ends around your
5. You now have the two bands
hips and tie a knot.
across your chest as with the
Cross.
CROSS
> Cradle
3. Rest your baby high on free
4. Slide your baby's feet into
shoulder.
the band
7. Tuck the fabric up under your
8. Once your baby is in the
baby as you place her inside.
right position, remove your
arm from the band.
See page 17 to begin.
1. Slip the outside band off your
2. Spread open the inner band
shoulder.
of fabric to create room to place
the baby.
5. guiding them down and
6. Place your baby's hips and
around your waist.
head into the band of fabric.
9. Return the outside band to
10. Spread the band evenly
your free shoulder.
across your shoulder.
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