Sling with rings: how to carry a newborn in it, instructions

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The appearance of a child in a family is always a joyful event that leads to a change in the usual way of life of parents. After all, the baby requires special attention, while household chores do not disappear anywhere. If the family already has children, then for the mother, the task, even with a seemingly simple walk, turns into a very complex process. That is why today in specialized children's stores you can find a wide selection of baby carriers. Sling is the most popular. But even there are several varieties, due to which parents can choose the most suitable one. Let's try to figure it out.

Varieties of slings

Today in specialized stores you can find a wide selection of slings, each of which differs in appearance, the way the child is carried, has its own advantages and disadvantages. What models can be found today:

• sling with rings;
• sling pocket;
• fast sling;
• sling scarf;
• my-sling;
• scarf backpack;
• hipsit;
• ergonomic backpack;
• sling shawl.

As you can see, there are many options.

What is a ring sling

The name of this carrier translates as "sling". This method of carrying a child has been used for a very long time. Although in Russia, a sling with rings for newborns has begun to gain popularity over the past five years. This is a special carrier for a newborn, which is a strip of wide fabric, about 2 meters long, maybe a little more, where rings are sewn at one end of this fabric, while the other end is fixed with two rings and hangs freely. Thanks to such a carrier, the child can always be near the mother, while not interfering with her household chores. Very often, mothers replace the stroller with a sling, because it does not require much space and special efforts in order to go outside with the child. This is especially true when there is more than one child in the family.

Up to what age and weight can be used

You can use a sling-scarf with rings from the first days of a child's life, up to 2 years. But it is important to remember that when carrying an older baby in this way, the load on the spine is asymmetrical, since the sling is worn on one shoulder, and even with frequent changes of sides under significant weight, injuries can be earned.

It all depends on the individual characteristics of the child and parents. Someone can easily carry a child weighing 10-12 kg in this way, and for someone, even 7 kg will already be the limit. With weight gainbaby, try to consider other carriers suitable for age and weight.

Dignity

This sling model is the easiest and most comfortable - both to put on and easy to take off, even with a sleeping baby. The baby has the ability to take a comfortable position.

• In addition, this sling keeps your newborn from chin-to-chest, allowing them to breathe freely.
• In a sling with rings, the child assumes the most symmetrical position, due to the fact that, sitting in front of the parent, the baby holds his knees higher than his buttocks.
• On the street, you can feed a newborn in a completely comfortable environment. Firstly, the baby is in a comfortable position, and secondly, the wide fabric of the sling allows you to hide the feeding process from prying eyes.
• The horizontal position in the sling-scarf on the rings is identical to the position of the child in the arms. It is important that the baby's head is at the same level with the back, which guarantees comfort.
• Following everything according to the instructions, you will ensure that the child will be well fixed on the mother's body. Which will facilitate comfortable movement for her.

Sling with rings. How to wear a newborn in it

Since this model is considered universal, there are a lot of options for placing a child in it. But, let's look at the ones that are anatomically correct:

• Vertical way. It is considered the most beneficial effect on the digestive system of the newborn and safe. In this position, you can carry a child from the first days of life.

  

• Horizontal way or "cradle" position. You can carry a baby up to 4 months. In this case, the spine of the newborn is in an arcuate position, which is considered correct for this age. It is comfortable for the baby to sleep, it can be easily fed or pulled out of the sling. But it is important to know that for safety reasons, it is best to hold the baby's head with your hand.
• On the hip. Suitable for ages 4 months and older, when the baby can already hold his head on his own. This method is perfect for outdoor walks.

• On the back. This method is perfect for babies from 6 months old who can already sit. This wearing is convenient when you need something to occupy your hands, but at the same time, parents lose visual control over their baby.

How to tie

To make wearing a baby in a sling comfortable, you need to learn how to properly position it on yourself, and then put the baby in it. So how do you tie a ring sling?

For a better understanding of the instructions, let's give names to the individual parts of the sling. The edge on which the rings are located is called the shoulder. The edge that tucks into the rings is the tail. The part of the fabric in which the newborn will be placed is the pocket. Length-adjustable sides - bottom and top sides.

Now let's take a look at how to tie a ring sling step by step. Let's start by threading the tail of the sling into two rings, then in the opposite direction through one ring. At the same time, it is important to carefullystraighten the accordion folds so that our bumpers can be adjusted with the appropriate tension on the bottom or top pleats.

Now let's figure out how to put on a sling with rings on yourself. To do this, you need to place his shoulder on his own in the area of \u200b\u200bthe collarbone. We straighten the fabric well around the back. After that, we proceed to the formation of the pocket, it is only important to make a small depth (to determine the optimal size, it is necessary to compress the fabric into a fist and pull it, in this position the thumb of the fist should coincide with the pelvic bone). We straighten the canvas of the pocket.

Next step: consider placing the newborn in a sling depending on the chosen position.

How to position your baby upright

In this case, it is necessary to pull the lower side and place it along the mother's stomach. Gently place the newborn upright on the shoulder where there are no rings. The second hand must be passed under the carrier and find the legs. Carefully holding, with a smooth movement we lower the child, placing it vertically on the chest. In this position, the entire canvas of the pocket should be at the crumbs under the knees.

The baby's legs must be placed in the position of the letter "M" - this is when the knees are placed above the priests. We pull the upper side over the back of the child. We straighten the pocket well (if the baby is completely crumbs, then we put his hands in the sling, if he is older, then you can not refuel them). We pull the child tightly enough toyourself, smoothly tightening the tail of the sling with rings. Please note that the tension from different sides is uneven. It is important to change shoulders often enough so as not to harm the mother's posture and to properly shape the baby's spine.

How to place the baby horizontally

Having chosen the "cradle" method, it is necessary to pull the lower side so that it is located along the mother's abdomen and is directed upwards. We take the child and put it on our shoulder vertically on the side where there are no rings, while holding the head. With the second hand, passing it under the sling, we grope for the legs of the newborn and smoothly lower it. The sling fabric with rings should be under the child's knees. The baby must be positioned half-side so that his lower arm hugs the mother, and his head is located near her chest.

The legs are directed towards the rings, and the head, respectively, in the opposite direction. It is important to straighten the upper side well so that there are no wrinkles under the baby’s back. The baby's head is best supported by the hand and not completely covered with a cloth. The lower side must be adjusted under the knees so that the baby's butt is located just below their level. Remember to keep the baby's body close to the mother without squeezing it.

How to place the baby in the hip position

When applying this method, you need to place the shoulder of the sling on yourself in the area of the shoulder blade, a little later it will move to the desired position. Then we take the child and put it on our shoulder, where there are no rings. We pass the second hand through the pocket and find the legs of the newborn, after which we pass them through the sling and place the child vertically on our chest so that the flagellum is strictly under the knees.

Now you need to spread your legs to the sides, so that the butt sags, and the knees go up a little, the back is rounded. We pull the upper side over the child, we hide his hands. Move the baby to your side, while making sure that the rings fall to the area of \u200b\u200bthe collarbone. Then tightly pull the baby towards you with the tail of the sling.

How to place the baby in the supine position

For this method, you need to move your shoulder slightly below the middle of your back. Then we take the baby, put him on his free shoulder from the rings. Putting a hand through the pocket, we take the legs of the child. We gently lower the newborn through the sling with rings and place it vertically on our chest. It is important that the canvas is located under his knees.

After that, it is necessary to spread the baby's legs to the position of the letter "M", pull the upper side on the child's back. Gently move the baby to your hip, then to your back. The rings should be located in the region of the collarbone. At the end, we tightly pull the baby towards us with the help of the tail of the sling.

Typical mistakes

Sling with rings, the instructions for which are so easy to use, you can wear it incorrectly, which will cause discomfort to both yourself andbaby.

Let's look at common mistakes:

• Sling fabric has folds - poorly straightened. Bottom line - causes discomfort.
• Child's head is positioned towards the rings. The result - there is no possibility to adjust the tension of the back, plus everything is unsafe.
• The baby's chin is tightly lowered to the chest in a horizontal position. The result is difficulty in breathing the baby.
• The baby is located below the mother's breast. The result - an increase in the load on the mother's spine, the process of feeding is difficult, there is no confidence in the reliable fixation of the child.
• The legs are located above the level of the baby's head. The result - the process of feeding is difficult.
• The strap is located in the neck area. The result - the baby is not securely fixed, the load on the mother's spine increases.
• Baby loosely attached to mother. The result is a possible curvature of the spine.
• In the upright position, the legs of the newborn are poorly separated and hang down. The result is an unreliable fixation.

Ring sling is easy to use. Every young mother can handle it. Models have many ways to fix the child in a sling with rings. How to wear is only your personal choice. The sling allows you to free your hands and do household chores. The baby is always near and under supervision. It does not require special care. In short, a ring sling is one of the best solutions for modern parents.