The Baby Sling Snuggle Hold is a great position for bonding with newborns as the warmth provides security and comfort. It is suitable from newborns to about 1 year old. Use the side carry when the baby is bigger/ older.
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1. Place your baby high up on your shoulder. (The inner rail of the baby sling should be hanging loosely and not hide and taut against your chest, which was required for both the reclining cradle hold and the cradle hold.)
Tip: ~ Cross the baby's legs if baby is tall, for ease of putting baby into the sling.
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2. Lower your baby into the baby sling while supporting his weight. Let his feet come out of the bottom if you desire. Smaller babies including newborns will prefer to have their feet inside the pouch.
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3. Make sure that the inner rail wraps around the baby's bottom and extends all the way to the knees and ends around there. At this position, the sling should create a 'seat' for the baby, such that the baby's bottom is always lower than his or her thighs. For younger babies who do not have good head control, bring the top rail of the sling up behind the head for support. Ensure that this is taut.
Congratulations! You have mastered the Snuggle Hold Position!
Tip: ~ Always ensure that the baby sling is wrapped around the baby snugly, like in this picture. There should not be any excess or loose cloth hanging around you or the baby's body.
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