Make sure you and your baby are feeling calm, content and happy before trying your sling the first few times. You could also practice using a teddy or doll, and checking in the mirror is useful.
Taking a walk after your baby is in the sling is a good idea the first few times to allow your baby to settle and get used to it.
When trying out back carries initially it is a recommended to practice over a bed or another soft surface and to have someone with you to help.
Here are some key points to remember:
There are many more ways to use your wrap and a huge variety of carries you can do with each wrap length. Choose one carry to begin with (front wrap cross carry is a good one) and practice that until you have mastered it. This way you will learn about how to work the fabric to spread and tighten it well. You can then move on to other carries with more ease.
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