The Peanut Shell baby sling cradles and comforts your baby. They are made of a variety of fabrics with stylish and thoughtful details and just the right amount of flirt that go with your style. This video takes you through Peanut Shell Baby Sling Safety, Sizing and Tips. How to know if you have the right size in the baby sling? Need some tips? How to breastfeed in the sling, and safety.
This instructional video shows you how you can use the Peanut Shell sling to carry your baby in either the hip or back position. The Hip and Back carry positions can be used as your baby grows and moves into the toddler months.
HIP TIP: When picking up baby be sure that the curved seam (where the pocket is) is centered on your baby’s back. Baby’s knees MUST be above their bum for a comfortable carry.
BACK TIP: This is a quick carry and is not intended to be used for great lengths of time. Please keep in mind, your baby may be out of sight while using this position. PLEASE use extra caution. Be aware of baby’s arms and actions at all times.
In this video you can learn how to do the Peanut Shell ”Cradle Carry” position. This position is recommended for carrying your newborn and is fondly called the Sleeping Peanut carry by the creators of the Peanut Shell Sling.
So you have just bought a Peanut Shell sling and taken it out of the box. You love the pattern and colour you chose, but now wondering how to use it…..
This video outlines the necessary pre-wear instructions to ensure that your Peanut Shell is comfy and safe for both you and your baby.
In this video you will learn how to fold the sling, how to put it on and how to be sure you have it ready for baby.
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.
Instructional Videos
The Peanut Shell sling was born from a simple idea – that a mother’s spirit begins to fly when she has a baby! Whether you are a musician, an artist, a teacher or a home engineer you can continue to have the freedom and confidence to enjoy life. Peanut Shell slings are for mamas on the move….
The Peanut Shell was created to compliment your sense of lifestyle and ensure that you are ready for anything! As they say at PS “It’s our mission and life’s passion, to make sure the following years, months, weeks, hours and minutes, that you share with your child, will be the most exhilarating, rewarding, and yes, stylish moments, ever.”
A NEW Adjustable Sling is in the wings at Peanut Shell. The one sling will fit from size XXS – XXL! Jump on board our design team and cast your vote to select the next range of fabrics for the anticipated Adjustable Sling. The process is fast and simple – see below for details.
Every vote goes into the draw to win an ‘Heirloom Sling’, a new premium line from Peanut Shell valued at $199.00.
We are opening the voting lines up for all our fans!
The NEW ‘Serendipity’ line of Peanut Shells is the latest range to hit Australian shores. The new line up includes a stunning array of prints coupled together to create a beautiful set of reversible slings. The slings are made from designer weight quality fabrics with piped edges. See full ‘Serendipity’ range including matching Nursing Covers in our store.
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