Summary of BB-SLEN
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3.5 - 15 kg important! Keep this manual for future reference.
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> congratulations! You have chosen to carry your baby in a cloth baby carrier. Babies across the globe are carried by their parents, siblings, and caregivers as they continue through their daily activities. A practice which ben- efits both the baby and the wearer as you will see. Before providing yo...
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5 frequently asked questions is this type of carrier safe for the development of my baby’s spine? The basis of good posture begins with the pelvis. If this is well sup- ported, the baby’s spine and neck will fall into a natural curve and the weight will be supported by the pelvis. To ensure a correc...
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7 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 ...
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9 > getting started when you use the carrier for the first time you may feel a bit awkward or unsure. The best time to try the carrier is when your baby is calm, having just eaten and is ready to fall asleep. Once you have placed your baby in the carrier, walk around to distract your baby while she ...
Page 6: > Front Positions
11 front > wrap cro ss i 1. Holding the top seams, place middle of fabric across your chest. 5. Take top seam of one band and pull up and out to full arm’s length. 2. Wrap the bands around you and grab both top seams in one hand. 3. Slip free hand under the band and take opposite top seam. 4. Cross ...
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13 front > wrap cro ss i bands should lay flat and tight across your back. Not twisted. 11. Readjust your shirt by pull- ing it down. 10. Adjust so that they lay com- fortably on your shoulders. Not too loose. Not too close to shoulders but rather spread out evenly across them. 12.A resting the baby...
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15 front > wrap cro ss ii 20. Continue supporting baby with hand and pull tight inner seam of free band. 19. Pull band under baby’s leg, while supporting baby with your hand. 18. Holding outer seams of one band pull tightly and spread across back of baby. 21. Holding outer seams of oth- er band, pul...
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17 front > cro ss this position is appropri- ate from day one through to baby’s first year. The cross position is great for taking a baby or toddler in and out of the scarf often. The scarf can be left on and does not need to be re- tied each time. All these positions start with the same method. Not...
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19 cross > cradle tying the bands low around your hips will help distribute the weight more comfortably. 5. You now have the two bands across your chest as with the cross. 2. Create a loop in the center of your back. 4. Wrap the ends around your hips and tie a knot. 1. Start with one end slightly lo...
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21 tip tip out 11. Spread out the band so that it supports the length of your baby. Open the inner band 2. Pull baby’s leg through the inside band. To take baby out, simply pull back the outside band 1. Place your baby over the op- posite shoulder of inside band, and reaching up under the band, 13. ...
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23 front > cr o ss > buddha front > kangaroo 2. Gather the fabric and take both bands in one hand. 5. Switching hands, take the free band in one hand 9. Take the fabric from the other side 1. Place your baby in the middle of the fabric, making sure the fab- ric goes up to her shoulders and under her...
Page 13: > Hip Positions
! ! > hip positions hip cross hip with knot hip wrap hip wrap tip 13. Bring it around in front of you and gather the band completely into your hand. 17. Pull tight on both bands. Shifting from side to side can help pull everything snug. You can place the fabric up on your shoulder to have full move-...
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Tip tip tip no 27 option 1: small baby with arms & feet in option 2: large baby with arms & feet out too loose too low no hip positions we highly recommend the hip positions for curious babies who are unhappy facing your chest. These positions are especially convenient in a social gathering. They al...
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29 option 1: to place baby’s legs inside the band: 1. Resting your baby over your free shoulder, place her feet first into the band. 2. Her feet will fold up into a frog-like position and sit com- fortably. 3. The baby should be placed just off center of your chest, not straddling on your hip. Conti...
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31 this position gives good support to a baby who can not yet sit up alone. Hip > hip with knot 1. Choose which hip the baby will sit on. Place middle of fabric on the opposite shoulder. 2. Tie a slip or square knot at waist level. 3. Shift the knot to your upper chest. 4. Placing baby on your free ...
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33 ! 1. Choose which hip the baby will sit on. Place middle of fabric on the opposite shoulder. 2. The front band should be slightly longer than the back band. 3. Cross the back band over the front band on your hip. 4. Wrap the bands around your hips. 5. Tie a square or slip knot. 6. Pull on the two...
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35 bac k > method i putting baby on back: 4 methods we will explain four ways to place your baby on your back before continuing with the back pouch or back wrap. Methods i & ii are ap- propriate for children of all ages and abilities where as methods iii & iv are easier for slight- ly older or more ...
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37 4. Repeat on the other side. 5. Pull the two bands together around the baby. 6. Take the two bands in one hand. 8. Pick up the baby, supporting it with your opposite hand. 9. Swing the baby over one shoulder, continuing to support it with your free hand. 10. With your free hand under the baby’s b...
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39 back > back pouch 1. Start with your baby on your hip with the middle of the fab- ric up around his shoulders and under his knees. 2. Continuing to support your baby, move your arm in front of him. 3. Slide him onto the middle of your back. 5. Take bands in both hands to proceed with back pouch o...
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41 ! Back > back wrap 9a. Pass the bands under your arms or 9b. Tie them once high on your chest (above your breasts for a woman). 10. Standing up, wrap the bands around your back going over the baby’s legs. 13.B or wrap around your hips and tie a square knot behind you. Spread open the bands across...
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43 yes no 8. Block this band between your knees and take the other band in your hand. 9. Place it on your free shoulder and spread open with your arm. 10. Pull on the inner seam at your neck and below baby’s bot- tom. Adjust so that it is tight and lies flat across baby’s back. 14. Wrap around your ...
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45 twins taking care of twins can be more than twice the challenge of just one baby. All the more reason to use a baby carrier to make life easier. Most parents of twins will buy two carriers so that each parent can carry one baby. When alone, however, you may want to try some of the positions below...
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Other babylonia baby carriers 9. The bands should be evenly spread across your shoulders and will be twisted once on your back. 1. Using the position of the cross, have someone place your baby on your back. Make sure to leave the cross in front loose enough to place a baby inside. 2. Place the secon...
Page 25: It’S A Piece Of Cake!
30 washing instructions manufacturer babylonia bvba ternesselei 191 2160 wommelgem belgium it’s a piece of cake! Carrying your baby undeniably has its advantages for both you and your baby. But who can teach you how? Babylonia has created a very special manual for the bb•slen – a long wo- ven scarf....