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HIP CROSS
This is a great posi-
tion for an energetic
& curious toddler who
frequently wants in and
out of the baby carrier.
This position is most
comfortable once a child
can sit up on his own.
1. Choose which hip the baby
2. The front band should be
will sit on. Place middle of fabric
slightly longer than the back
on the opposite shoulder.
band.
4. Wrap the bands around your
5. Tie a square or slip knot.
hips.
3. Cross the back band over the
front band on your hip.
6. Pull on the two bands to
create a space to place the
child. (A slip knot will allow you
to adjust the bands)
7. Resting baby on your free
8. Now place the back band
shoulder, reach up under the
over his other leg.
front band and pull his leg
through the band.
11. Check that fabric is spread
12. Fold back the band across
out to the knees of your baby to
shoulder to adjust tension.
fully support his base.
NO
NO
too low
too loose
9. Sit your baby down into the
10. Spread open the back band.
front band and spread it open.
TIP
TIP
The fabric should be tight
Baby can choose to keep his
across your back and will be
arms in or out. Keep your baby
twisted once due to folding the
high on your hip and tight up
fabric across your shoulder.
close to you for efficient weight
distribution
and
maximum
comfort.
!
Make sure the two bands remain crossed over the baby's back. If the
baby should arch backwards, be sure to support him with your hand
as he risks forcing the bands open.
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