How to Use a Peanut Shell Sling
The Peanut Shell is the common choice for mothers needing a baby sling that is simple to use, sturdy and attractive. The Peanut Shell fabrics are stretchy and come in a variety of different prints and solid colors, some even reversible to allow you to change the look with your outfit or mood. Learning to use a Peanut Shell sling takes only minutes and from that point, you will be ready to place your baby in the sling and go.
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Instructions
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Hold the sling so top rail is at the top and bottom rail is at the bottom.
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Fold the Peanut Shell in half by reaching your arm inside the sling and grasping the bottom rail. Pull the bottom rail through the inside of the sling and bring it up to meet the top rail. The bottom rail and top rail are now next to each other and the bottom edge of the peanut shell is a folded edge. Shake the Peanut Shell sling gently while holding the top and bottom rails to straighten it out and make the fold neat.
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Hold the Peanut Shell in one hand and reach your other arm through the opening of the sling. Pull the sling over your head to the opposite shoulder.
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Adjust the sling so the pocket and the label sewn over the curved seam sit in the front of your body and the sling crosses your body like a sash. The folded edge of the sling should be at the bottom and the rail edges should be at the top of the sling.
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Make sure the fabric that crosses your shoulder is smooth across your shoulder directly over the shoulder bone. Pull the fabric that crosses your back to eliminate any wrinkles across your back.
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Hold the baby in the crook of the same arm that has the sling crossing that shoulder. Open the sling with the other hand so you can fit the baby into the sling. Put the baby's backside into the sling first, making sure that the baby's bottom is directly over the curved seam of the sling. Situate the baby's legs comfortably inside the sling and pull the rail up around the baby's head and shoulders to support the upper body.
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Tips & Warnings
You can wear the Peanut Shell sling on either shoulder.
Let older babies see more of the world by modifying the cradle carry to a more upright position.
Never allow a newborn to lay with his chin nestled against his chest. This can reduce the baby's intake of oxygen. If you baby is in this position, simply pull his upper body back so that he is in a more reclined position.
