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Babies are meant to be carried. Babies are born with reflexes that help them hold on to their parents. Babywearing is the practice of carrying your child in a sling or soft carrier, and it’s an extension of this instinctive act. This practice has a very long history & is a tradition across many different cultures, and it balances our intuitive understanding that babies need to be held with the practical need for parents to have their hands free.

Today we are rediscovering that,simply, babywearing makes life easier by meeting everyone’s needs. Busy parents are free to get on with their daily lives while babies are held safe and secure, soothed by the movement and warmth of their parent’s bodies.

Research supports our instinctive understanding that babies need to be held.

Babies who are carried cry less - up to 51% according to studies - & have decreased levels of stress hormone in their blood streams.

Carried babies have more regular respiratory rate, heart rate & a more stable body temperature.

Being carried improves sleep patterns, with babies falling asleep more quickly, more soundly & for longer periods.

Babywearing improves infants’ digestion & has been shown to reduce the symptoms of colic and reflux.

Carried babies have advanced motor skills because their vestibular system in their brain is stimulating by the person carrying them. This means carried babies will already have begun to acquire balance & muscular development before they start to crawl & walk.

Babies who are held gain weight better, & nurse better.

Babywearing improves parent-baby bonding, allowing parents to be more aware and responsive to their baby’s needs. Babywearing can reduce the risk of depression.

Carried babies are up where they can hear & see adult interaction & activity which promotes cognitive and language development. Babies that are in carriers speak earlier and have more advanced speech.

Baby wearing helps mothers to strengthen muscles and ligaments which have been stretched or weakened by pregnancy.

Is your sling the right size?

To Check:

When not pregnant put your sling on resting on your left shoulder so seam edges aren’t up against your neck, rounded vertical seam is in front of your right chest, fabric across your back is smooth. Sling should be 1.5 inches un-stretched down in front of your right chest.

If your sling does not fit properly please contact us within 30 days after baby is born so that we can exchange your sling. We will be happy to check your sling to insure it is in like-new, sellable condition, so that we can promptly send you a new sling.

NOTE:

Hug Of Joy slings are snug at the top edge to help baby stay in safely and to allow baby to grow, be heavier and not stretch the sling too far down as they get heavier. Hug Of Joy slings fit high and snug so that baby’s weight feels like part of your body when you move and not a weight hanging away from you and straining on you. This fit allows you to comfortably wear baby up to 30lbs. The 4- way stretch feels incredibly comfortable, distributing the weight all around your body eliminating the feeling of weight. Baby will not feel confined or become restricted as they grow. There is no pulling or digging like you often find with a non-stretchy sling.

Folding & Putting On Your Carrier

1) Fold the carrier in half inside itself–putting all one color to the inside.

2) Put one arm out straight, hold sling hanging with rounded seam down, put sling on like a beauty pageant sash. Sling should fit over the rounded point of your shoulder & edge not up against your neck.

3) Open the sling to create the pouch – rounded seam in front. This is where the small baby lies, or older baby’s bum sits.

4) The ROUNDED seam is where baby’s bum goes in all positions.

Washing Instructions

Machine wash cold water, gentle detergent, hang to dry. Do not dry clean, bleach, iron, use harsh detergents, or high heat.

Cradle Position ~ Newborn

Rounded seam & name tag in front of you, open pouch with inside layer up high. Baby up high on FREE shoulder that's not carrying sling -like burping, cross and tuck feet against baby's belly, so you can cup bum in hand and slide bum into the sling, turn baby as baby goes in so baby can lie back and head leaning towars shoulder carrying the sling (as in picture) – baby can sit up like in a chair up or lye down. To nurse: pull inside layer of fabric down away from baby's face- lots of fabric gathered up on outside edge so you can put outside edge up to shoulder for privacy. To nurse on breast furthest from shoulder carrying the sling, slide the sling over and baby’s head is in front of the other breast and baby is spooning your side in the football hold.

Front Position ~ Newborn

Rounded seam and name tag in the front of you, open pouch with inside layer up high. Baby up high on FREE shoulder that's not carrying sling -like burping, cross and tuck feet against baby's belly, so you can cup bum in hand and slide bum into the sling. Slide baby into sling belly to belly with you. private nursing -gather outside layer of fabric up before lowering baby in so extra fabric goes high over baby’s head for privacy. Nice for mom if your chest is full of milk or sore. In this position baby is upright. Baby sitting cross-legged down in the sling.

Kangaroo Position ~ When Baby Can Hold Head Up Well

Rounded seam in the front, open pouch with inside layer up high. Hold baby facing outwards, back against your chest. Cross baby’s legs, slide baby bum first into the pouch.

Hip Carry ~ Front Carry ~ Nursing Upright

Baby can hold head up well. Sling with rounded seam in the front. Child stays high on the shoulder that's NOT carrying sling -like burping; feet go between your body and sling (not in the pocket). While baby remains up on your shoulder, pull outside edge of fabric up & place on child’s shoulders and hold there, with free hand reach up under sling, pull inside edge down & place behind knees. Slide baby down to sit in the seat of fabric. Baby’s legs straddling your waist. Adjust top edge up over baby's' shoulders, little baby arms inside of sling. You must make sure bottom edge of carrier is far past bum & down to behind the knee. Knees pulled UP higher than bum so bum creates deep bucket seat to hold baby in. Baby can go belly to belly with you, or slide/ bounce baby over to hip or back.

Baby can hold head up well.

Put baby in the Hip Carry Position – See above. If baby is on right hip, place right hand on baby’s hip/ bum, with other hand grasp bottom of carrier in front. Now in one motion slide/ bouncing carrier with baby around to your back.. Make sure top edge of the carrier is high over baby's shoulders or even up to neck for sleep, arms tucked inside. You must make sure bottom edge of carrier is far past bum & down to behind the knee. Knees pulled UP higher than bum so bum creates deep bucket seat to hold baby in

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

We understand how strongly you feel about making sure your child is safe. Thank you for taking the time to read the following safety instructions. If you are unsure about your child’s safety in your carrier please take baby out of your carrier and contact us and we will be happy to help you with your concerns.

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Baby’s safety depends upon the care of the person using the Hug Of Joy carrier. Each baby is unique and the wearer must assess the baby’s readiness to be in a particular position, and assess whether baby is in the carrier properly based on the baby’s individual needs. The age recommendations in these instructions are a general suggestion only, and each wearer must assess baby’s individual needs and readiness to be in any position. Fabric and seams naturally wear out with time; the person wearing the sling must check to insure that the sling is not too old or worn to be safe for baby.

* It is very important to make sure baby is not

in a position where their chin is to their chest, so that they will not be able to breath. This is the same as if they are in the portable bucket car seat, swing, or baby seat. It is very important to understand proper positioning - this info must be read to assure the wearer understands positioning : Important -Click Here

* Hug Of Joy carriers are only recommended to use up to 30 lbs.

* When you first begin to use your sling use your hands to hold baby until you become comfortable moving about without bumping baby into objects, and until you become comfortable bending over in a way so as not to cause baby to fall out of the sling.

* Be cautious in the kitchen. DO NOT use your sling while cooking or working with sharp or hot objects.

* Do not drink or eat hot items when baby is in the sling.

* When using your sling and bending over, bend at the knees with your back straight (not at the waist) and support your baby with one hand so as not to cause baby to fall out of the sling.

* Toddlers can grab dangerous items off shelves and tables. Keep an arm’s distance away from potential hazards.

* Be careful of baby’s head while going through doorways and turning corners

* Do not ride a bicycle or other moving equipment while baby is in the sling.

* The sling is NOT a substitute for a car seat.

These safety tips are only a few of the many things a person must be thoughtful of while caring for a child in a carrier, and it is up to the person responsible for baby to be aware of that baby’s individual needs regarding safety.

Remarkable Benefits of Babywearing

Lying feet out ~ Newborn to 30 lbs ~ Head lying to either side

Sling with rounded seam & name tag in fornt of you. Child stays high on the shoulder that's NOT carrying sling -like burping; feet go between your body and sling (not in the pocket). Still keeping baby up on your shoulder -Pull outside edge up & place on child’s shoulders and hold there, with free hand reach up under sling and pull inside edge of fabric down & place behind knees. Slide baby down to sit in the seat of fabric. Baby’s legs straddling your waist. You can now lie baby down with head to eitehr side of you. scoop legs to one side and lie baby down.

TRICK: lean over and baby will hang away from your body so you can adjust your shirt to nurse. The top edge of fabric can be placed up high over baby’s head for privacy nursing.

Wearing Instructions

* It is very important to make sure baby is not