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Instructions for Ring Sling<\/h1>\n

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your sling correctly<\/a>
\n How to adjust and fit
your sling<\/a>
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Lying in the carrier - from newborn\" title=\"Lying in the carrier - from newborn<\/a>

Cradle position
with the head near the rings<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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Lying in the carrier - from newborn\" title=\"Lying in the sling carrier - from newborn<\/a>

Cradle position
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\n Upright position
with legs inside<\/a>
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Upright position
with legs out<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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\"Buddha<\/a>

“Buddha” position
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How to breastfeed
your baby in the sling<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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\"On<\/a>

On the side,
above the hip<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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with a ring sling<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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and tips
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If the baby fell asleep in the sling<\/a><\/p><\/div>
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with support
on both shoulders<\/a>
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\"Burping<\/a>

Burping position
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“Straddle” position
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Important note: Besides the instructions that come with every Asteraki and the videos you’ll find on this site, there are special educational videos with instructions that are ONLY for Asteraki carriers. They are not on this site and they are not public on YouTube. To see them, contact us with your purchase details and we’ll send them to you. We also remind you that, apart from the training appointments, we can look together at whatever is troubling you via video call too (Skype, Facebook, Viber, etc.).<\/p>\n

How to carry your baby in a ring sling<\/p>\n

Below you’ll find instructions on how to use your ring sling with your baby. I hope they help you and that you enjoy it!<\/p>\n

Make sure you follow the basic rules and pay attention to all the details mentioned here.<\/p>\n

If you can’t find here the instructions you need to use your sling, or if you have a specific problem and need help, come to the next meeting of the Babywearing group so we can find the solution together!<\/p>\n

Happy babywearing!<\/p>\n

How to thread your sling through the rings<\/p>\n

How to put on your sling correctly<\/p>\n

How to adjust and fit your sling<\/p>\n

Cradle position with the head near the rings<\/p>\n

Cradle position with the head opposite the rings<\/p>\n

Upright position with legs inside<\/p>\n

Upright position with legs out<\/p>\n

“Buddha” position facing forward<\/p>\n

How to breastfeed your baby in the sling<\/p>\n

On the side, above the hip<\/p>\n

On the back with a ring sling<\/p>\n

Mistakes to avoid and tips for comfort<\/p>\n

If the baby fell asleep in the sling<\/p>\n

On the back with support on both shoulders<\/p>\n

Burping position high on the shoulder<\/p>\n

“Straddle” position in the carrier<\/p>\n

See all the videos for the Asteraki ring sling gathered together here!<\/p>\n

All the instructions for printing .pdf file (590 KB) in printable form.<\/p>\n

See below what you should always watch out for when carrying your baby in a handmade ring sling:<\/p>\n

See all the instructional videos gathered together for how to wear and get comfortable with the Asteraki ring sling with your baby:<\/p>\n

– Video: What to watch out for with a newborn baby in a carrier<\/p>\n

– Video: Real moms carrying their babies in carriers<\/p>\n

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