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Putting baby on back: 4 methods
We will explain
four ways
to place your baby
on your back before continuing with the Back
Pouch or Back Wrap. Methods I & II are ap-
propriate for children of all ages and abilities
where as Methods III & IV are easier for slight-
ly older or more experienced babies.
Method I
For children of all ages and
abilities.
Begin by placing the middle of
the fabric across a flat surface
(bed, table top, sofa, etc.)
2.
Pull the lower seams up to
the top seams and
1.
Lay or sit your baby in the
middle, with the fabric spread
out up to his shoulders and
down to his knees.
BACK WRAP
BACK POUCH
> BACK POSITIONS
Wearing your baby or child on your back is a very
comfortable method, especially for long periods
of time, or for activities that require full movem-
enent of your arms and space in front of you. The
tying methods are not difficult, but will require
a bit of practice in the beginning. You will find
that a child used to being carried will instinc-
tively hold onto your back while you lean forward
to tie the scarf. Ask your baby to lie down and
pretend to sleep on your back while you’re tying
the scarf. They will usually be happy to join in the
game!
Some parents prefer waiting until their baby can
hold her head up before wearing her on their
back. However, experienced parents may choose
to wear their baby on their back earlier, ensuring
that the fabric supports the baby’s head at all
times.
When beginning, we suggest to:
• Practice in front of a mirror.
• Practice the chosen method a few times with just
the fabric before placing your baby in it.
• Ask a second person to keep a hand on your baby
while tying the scarf.
