February 15th, 2010
Baby fussing in the sling? Get moving! Put the sling on and go for a walk, or vacuum or dust the house – move around until you’re both comfortable
Try a different position – some babies do not like the Cradle Hold, so try the Tummy to Tummy position
A baby who can hold her head up might prefer to face out in the Kangaroo Hold (legs crossed)
Take a break and try again later
Babies can often sense a parent’s lack of confidence when first using the sling – boost your confidence by practicing with a doll or teddy first
Sometimes babies who “hate the sling” actually love it (and fall fast asleep) when carried by an experienced sling-user – so keep practicing!
