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How do you protect my information when I buy from PureBabySlings.com? Can PureBabySlings.com slings be used on both shoulders? My partner and I are very different sizes - will be both be able to use the same sling? It is sometimes possible for 2 people of very different sizes to wear the same size pouch, but usually both parents will need to be fitted for their own pouch sling. Do I need a bigger sling when my baby gets bigger? NO! Quite the contrary. Some people prefer a slightly smaller sling with an older baby. Once the baby is bigger, heavier and sitting on your hip all the time, you may need a smaller sling to hold the baby tight to your body. You can usually use the same sling by washing it in hot water and shrinking it in the dryer. My husband and I are exactly the same size, can we wear the same sling? Possibly, but probably not. Your husband will probably need one size smaller than you. My baby is X months old. Do I need a smaller/larger sling? My baby is very big/small. Should I size up/down? NO--the size of the sling is based on the wearer, not the age or size of the baby. Most parents wear the same size sling for a newborn as they do for a toddler. There may be a period of time from about 4-8 months when you may prefer a size up IF you want to continue to use the cradle carry. If you have a huge 6 month old that you still want to carry in the cradle carry, then you will need a bigger sling than you do with your newborn, and the sling will probably be too large to use for a hip carry. My baby looks squished, is my sling too small? Slightly squished is normal, but your baby shouldn't be uncomfortably tight. The swaddling effect of a snug sling is soothing for most babies. How do I breastfeed in a pouch sling? There are several possible positions-- The traditional cradle carry can be used by some women. Simply lower the edge of the fabric nearest your body. lift your shirt and latch baby on to the breast on the same side as the shoulder that the sling is. This works the best with young newborns and smallish breasts. You can also use the "football" hold in the cradle carry, this seems to work better with larger breasts. Slide the baby around so that his/her body curves around your side. Baby's head should be in front of the breast opposite the shoulder that the sling is on (If the sling is on your right shoulder, you should be feeding the baby on your left breast). This also works great for feeding twins in two slings! Another position is called the "reverse cradle". Baby's head should be in front of the breast opposite the shoulder that the sling is on. The baby's feet should be on the same side as the shoulder that the sling is on. The legs can either be curled up inside the sling, or a longer baby's legs can be dangling out the side. An older baby or toddler in the hip carry can easily latch on to either breast. My daughter often falls asleep like this. It is surprisingly discrete and very easy. My baby doesn't like the sling. Am I doing something wrong? Most babies like the snug, "swaddled" feeling of being in a pouch, but some take a little longer to get used to it. If your baby complains in the sling, here are some suggestions: MOVE with baby in the sling. Walk, clean, vacuum if your baby likes the noise, talk, pat the baby, sway, bounce, dance, sing. The rhythmic motion is soothing, and your baby will be distracted. Give the baby a few minutes to get used to it. As with anything new, being in a sling can takes getting used to. If your baby isn't crying, but is just "complaining" a little bit, give him a few minutes to adjust to being inside the sling. If he becomes very upset, take him out and try again later. The younger you start, the better, but any age baby can adjust to being carried in a sling. It just may take some time for your particular baby. Relax! Your baby will sense your tension. If you are frustrated take a deep breath and RELAX, or try again later. It may be that just a change in position will make the difference with how your baby reacts to being inside the sling. Hold your baby through the sling Put your baby in the sling, but continue to hold her with your arms as you normally would. As she begins to relax, gradually let go and let the sling take the place of your arms. Feed your baby. Your little one may be more accepting of the sling if she is being nursed, bottle fed or given a pacifier.
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