Baby Sling Wearing & Safety Guidelines

Mod Mum Baby Sling believes that baby slings are the most natural and comfortable way for you to carry your baby. Please use common sense when carrying your baby in your baby sling. Here are some important tips from Mod Mum to use your baby sling safely.

Baby's bottom should always line up with the middle seam of the baby sling.

For your comfort make sure fabric is flat across your back before putting your baby in the sling.

Once your baby is positioned you can adjust the sling to snug your baby in by folding fabric over your shoulder.

When carrying a newborn up to 4 months, be careful not to allow your newborn’s chin to rest on his or her chest as it can restrict their breathing. This is often referred to as a C-like position. If you see your newborn’s chin against their chest, simply adjust them into a more flat position in the sling.

For additional support of your newborns neck, you can easily place a small folded receiving blanket behind baby’s neck to keep their chin off of their chest.

Remember that in all carries, your baby should mimic the same position that you would naturally hold them in. For the cradle carry, your baby should be in the same position they would naturally be cradled in your arms. Your baby’s body should be positioned just below your breasts with their head lying on the top of your breast. For the hip carry, your baby should be at the same height you would hold them on your hip without a sling.

Sizing your baby sling is important.  Your baby sling should fit you and your baby nice and snug. Your baby should be high enough on your body that you should be able to snuggle and kiss the top of their head. If your baby slumps down in your sling in an unnatural position or if you feel like you need to hold on to your baby to keep them from falling out of the sling, you will need a smaller size. Another sign of your sling being too large is if you are leaning or moving quickly, your baby will feel like they are swinging away from you. Remember that the bottom of your sling should hit within 2 inches of your belly button when carrying your baby. Ensuring proper fit of your sling will give you and your baby optimal comfort and safety.  

•  Once your baby is positioned you can adjust the sling to snug your baby in by folding fabric over your shoulder. Watch our instructional videos to see how and when you can make this adjustment.
• Always ensure the fabric of the sling or your clothing never covers your baby’s face. Your baby should be facing upright. When using your sling, you should be able to see your babies face make eye contact in order to ensure they are safe and snug.
• While getting comfortable using the sling, you can keep one hand on your child for safety.
• Be aware of your surroundings with your child in the pouch. Watch for anything that might obtrude, that could possibly come into contact with your baby while in their pouch.
• Do not put anything but your child in the sling, as small objects within their reach can always pose a choking hazard when they are within reach.
• Never cook, or stand close to open flames while wearing baby in the sling.
• The Mod Mum baby sling can easily carry a child up to 35 pounds. (Generally a 3-4 year old)
• Once your child starts reaching for objects, be aware of potentially dangerous objects within reach of your baby or toddler’s hands.

Before each use, ensure that the fabric and seams are in good condition. If there are areas that look worn or frayed do not use it. If your sling is not in good condition we can no longer assure the integrity of the sling or pouch.

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