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M&M Baby Slings YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND FOLLOWING M&M BABY SLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR BABY. M&M Baby Sling's are NOT to be used with children over 35 pounds. • USE COMMON SENSE. Be aware that the M&M baby Sling, like all brands of slings, has no straps holding your baby in. Baby CAN climb out. Do not use the sling with an uncooperative child. • Until you are very comfortable using the sling, always keep one hand on your child for safety. • Always hold onto your child when bending over or moving quickly, you do not want him or her falling out of the sling. • Be careful going through doorways and around corners, or moving around anything sharp or hot. Your child’s head or limbs may extend beyond your body. • Never cook while wearing baby in the sling. • M&M Baby Sling is not to be used while participating in any sports. • M&M Baby Sling IS NOT A CAR SEAT or bike seat. It is only to be used to carry your child. • Do not put anything but your child in the sling. • Always be aware of the rings as you take off or put on a sling when a baby is in it. The rings are created to hold a lot of weight and could hurt your baby if they were to hit him or her. • Before each use make sure that the fabric and seams are in good condition. If there are areas that look worn or frayed do not use it. If it is not in good condition we can no longer assure the integrity of the sling. Use at your own caution! Consider your sling as an extension of your arms, keeping your eyes on the material and child at all times. While slings are safe and comfortable, the responsibility is yours to make sure your child is secure at all times. Do not use our “be like Mommy” doll slings as a child carrier, they intended for use as a toy and are unsafe for your child, the rings are not strong enough to hold anything but a baby doll. Thank you for your purchase of a unique M&M baby sling, Your sling was made in Alaska by Moms like you!
Sling Instructions 1.Cradle Hold (Newborn to 6 months)(best for breastfeeding, there are a couple of ways to do it)Always support newborn baby's head until the sling has been tightened enough to provide support. It is best for newborns to lie down in the sling until they are able to hold up their head. You can place baby's head in either side of the sling. This is an excellent position for nursing baby. When you nurse you can completely cover yourself with the tail of the sling by pulling it up and draping it over your shoulder. For the cradle hold pull one side of the sling up against your chest to create a deep, secure pouch. Open the pouch with one hand and set baby in, with head on either side, while supporting baby's head and weight. While still supporting baby, tighten the sling by pulling the tail. Pull the outside of the tail, just below the rings to tighten the inner rail of the pouch, and the inside of the tail for the outer rail of the pouch. Make sure the sling has been tightened enough to support baby sufficiently and keep baby secure. Newborns may seem as though they are squished in the sling - most of them love it and are perfectly comfortable - they'll tell you if they are not. If you feel like baby is too deep in the sling you can make the pouch shallower by pulling more of the fabric up against your chest, or by putting a small blanket or pillow in before setting baby in. You can also angle baby's body so that baby's head is higher and can see out a bit. 2. Snuggle or Tummy to Tummy Hold (Newborn to 6 months and up)Some newborns are happier in a vertical position. Place your baby carefully in the sling in a vertical position with baby's chest to yours. You can carry your baby in this position, before your baby has head control if you pull the sling up over baby's head, then tighten it enough to support baby's head, then tighten the bottom of the sling that goes under baby's bottom to the bend in baby's knees. It is also a good burping position. When baby has head control you can just pull the sling up over baby's shoulders and tighten it enough to hold baby snug to your chest. 3. Forward facing "Joey" Hold (3 to 6 months to 1 year)(and Side Saddle Variation)This position is for babies who have head control. For this position hold the pouch open as if you were going to put baby in lying down, but instead cross baby's legs, and place baby in the sling in a sitting position facing out. While supporting baby's weight tighten the sling by pulling the tail. You will probably also want to tighten the outside rail of the pouch, to keep baby secure, by pulling the inside edge of the tail just below the rings.The Side Saddle Variation works well when baby outgrows the Kangaroo Carry. You simply place baby in the sling facing sideways with baby's legs coming out of the bottom of the sling. Just make sure to tighten the sling securely around baby's legs and bottom, and either around baby's shoulder or under baby's arms. 4. Hip Straddle (6 months to 35 lbs.) (and Safety Hip Carry Variation)This position can be used as soon as your baby can sit up. This is a great position for heavier toddlers because your hip supports the majority of baby's weight. Put your child in the sling, resting baby on your hip with baby's legs coming out the bottom of the sling and straddling you. The top of the sling should either come up to baby's shoulders or just below baby's arms and the bottom should cover baby's bottom and extend to the bend in baby's knees. Tighten the sling until baby is secure. For the Safety Hip Carry Variation just slide baby and sling around just enough so that baby's upper body is slightly behind yours. This carry is good when you are doing something that you want to keep baby's hands from getting into. 5. Piggy Back Carry (12 months to 35lbs)The back carry position is for older babies. Put the sling on with the rings slightly behind your shoulder. Put your baby in the sling in the hip carry position with babies arms covered. Then carefully slide your baby around to your back. Until you are used to this position you should always have a second person check to ensure that your baby is secure. The baby is not tied or strapped into the sling. This carrying position should only be used with a cooperative child.
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