Sizing Tips for the Peanut Shell Original Sling
Our Peanut Shell(r) baby slings are designed to fit the person wearing
the sling. Sizing is based on your overall upper body size, torso
length, personal preference and height. You will want the baby sling to
fit snug but feel comfortable. With baby inside the sling, the baby
should ride in line with your hip bones or above. As your baby grows you
will use the variety of carrying positions all in the same sling.
The most important key to successful use of the Peanut Shell(r) baby
sling is to first get the right size. Keep in mind that that even with
all of our guidance the “correct” size sling is what safely works for
you and your baby. Most people can wear 2 different sizes in our baby
slings-as you can in clothes. There are many factors that affect sizing
so don’t hesitate to email us prior to ordering to
let us help you find the size that will work best for you and your baby.
If you have a Peanut Shell(r) baby sling that is too big your baby will
not feel secure and will ride too low on your body (lower than your hip
bones). This is not only unsafe for your child but may also lead to back
and/or shoulder discomfort. If the baby sling is too small you won’t
even be able to get the baby in or you will feel like you can’t breathe.
Keep in mind that the correct fit of the Peanut Shell(r) baby sling
should feel snug with baby inside BUT you should be comfortable. If you
are new to sling wearing, with the correct snug fit, you may even think
it is too small.
Please use the information provided on this page to help you pick the
correct size baby sling. We have created our chart over
time using our expertise that comes with fitting thousands of parents
and have found it to be very accurate. However, as each person is shaped
different, each person will have a personal preference cannot be
accounted for. This chart is a suggestion and not a guarantee.
What Size Am I?
Please follow our instructions below:
Use the chart below to determine your approximate size.
With the baby inside the sling the lowest part of the sling should rest
in line or ABOVE your hip bones.
See the illustration below for a guide to where the sling should lay.
Remember that this is just a guideline, so go with what feels most
comfortable to you.
The overall fit should be snug and baby may look squished but as long as
you both are comfortable in the baby sling, then you have the right
size. If baby does not seem happy in the baby sling, then get moving as
most babies like to be moving around. You can also try putting a rolled
receiving blanket under your baby to prop him up until he has better
head control. Be sure baby’s chin is not pinned against his chest.
Basic Sling Instructions
Step 1: Folding the Sling
Before you put on your sling, make sure your pouch is folded in half (it
is packaged folded correctly). To do this you will need to fold it in
half lengthwise, with the two sewn sides of the pouch parallel, creating
a “pouch.” (pocket on outside and padded rail on inner edge against your
body).
Step 2: Putting the Sling On
Hold the Peanut Shell(r) baby sling in one hand with the folded edge
nearest your body and the curved seam pointing toward the ground. Slip
the pouch up and over your head, putting the arm that was holding the
pouch through it, and let it come to rest on the opposite shoulder (like
you are Miss Australia and wearing a sash).
Step 3: Proper Placement of the Sling
Before you put baby in your Peanut Shell(r) baby sling make sure the
fabric of the pouch is spread across the ball of your shoulder, NOT up
around your neck (so your shoulder bone should be centered on the fabric
across your shoulder) and smoothed across your back. Your Peanut
Shell(r) should fit snugly to allow for the stretch of the fabric and to
give you the most comfortable carry. The seam should be positioned over
your belly button.
TIP: No matter which position you are using, your baby’s bottom always
goes on the seam, which is curved to create a deep “seat.” For front
cradle or upright carries, position the seam just off-center from your
belly button, about halfway between belly button and hip bone. For hip
carries, it should be at your hip.
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