How to Use Munchkin Jelly Bean Sling
Most parents love the feeling of being close to their baby, and a pouch-style sling can help them remain hands-free while transporting the baby. The sling eliminates the need to carry a heavy infant seat around and can keep a mobile toddler close. If you purchased a Munchkin Jelly Bean Reversible sling, you can use it with your baby once he is 4 months old and 18 lbs. Understanding how to safely use your sling can prevent injuries and help you stay comfortable while you carry your baby.
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Instructions
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Fold your sling in half lengthwise so it mirrors a two-layer tube.
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Find the sling's seam. The seam is where your baby will sit, so it should go along your hip once the sling is over your head.
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Put the sling over your head with one side resting over your shoulder and the other on your hip. The open edge of the two-layer tube you started with should be facing up.
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Place your baby, facing you, in the open space in the sling so he is resting on your hip, and is held in place by the fabric.
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Check that the part of the sling along your shoulder stays in place and does not get twisted or move too close to your neck, as this could make you uncomfortable.
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Tips & Warnings
The Jelly Bean sling comes in two sizes: small/medium and large. If you are tall or large breasted, a large might fit you better. If your baby is not held securely in the sling and seems to flop back from a lack of support, you might want to switch to a smaller size.
A smaller infant might enjoy having his feet folded inside the sling to give him a feeling of closeness and security.
To avoid injury or death, make sure small infants are not lying down with the sling obstructing their airways. Munchkin recommends using the sling for babies 4 months and older, because by that age, your baby should easily be able to lift and move her head around. You should be able to see your baby's head at all times. If you nurse in your Jelly Bean sling, change your baby's position, so her head is as upright as possible, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says. Babies who have died in slings have been low birth weight or premature babies, or they have had breathing issues due to a cold.
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