Storchenwiege Babysling, Инструкции по упаковке

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What other advantages are there to baby-wearing?
• The sling makes it easier for baby to get used to life outside the womb. She is in
a familiar environment; her mother’s or father’s heartbeat, warmth and move-
ment make her feel happy and safe. The familiar womb-like feeling helps the
baby grow gradually into her new life. In the sling she can exercise her muscles
and spine, her sense of balance is stimulated and improved, her metabolism and
whole body are supported and boosted, and movements have a positive effect
on her digestive system (even a healing effect, e.g. in the case of colic).
• Baby’s natural sense of trust is strengthened and she gains self-esteem: she
never feels left alone, is never left to cry in desperation, and feels safe and
sound in the knowledge that she can rely unconditionally on her mother and
father. From this safe place, she can take in and learn to understand her envi-
ronment.
• It is easier to juggle everyday family life when you can simply take your happy
baby everywhere with you.
• Being physically close helps you get to know your child much faster and better,
and you learn to look after her more confidently.
• By carrying their child in a sling, fathers, too, have the chance to build up a
strong, firm relationship with their child, to form an emotional bond with their
baby or simply to catch up on some of the bodily contact which mothers get so
much of during pregnancy.
• You have your hands free for baby’s brothers and sisters. Young brothers and
sisters love being wrapped up in the sling again too, and older siblings can
develop a very special relationship to baby if they can carry their little brother or
sister in the sling.
• Stairs, buses and hiking paths are no longer an obstacle.
More tips:
• We recommend practising in front of a mirror at the start until you become
skilled at tying the Storchenwiege
®
sling. If you have someone else to help you,
you will become confident in using your Storchenwiege
®
sling even faster.
• Always be sure to tie the Storchenwiege sling firmly. The material’s diagonally
elastic weave means baby’s spine can easily take on a nicely rounded shape. Her
body weight is evenly distributed on the wearer’s body so there is no need to
adjust your posture. Tying the sling firmly stops you adopting an awkward pos-
ture. When baby is tied in, her bottom should be at your waist level; this is the
ideal height from the point of view of the wearer’s centre of gravity.
• The child should always be wrapped so that the top edge of the sling extends
above her ears by two finger widths. This way, even if her arms are later taken out
of the sling, or it is pulled down to her neck, it can always be pulled up again to
support her head when she falls asleep. If the sling extends above your child’s
head you will not be able to tie it firmly enough.
• Always remember the anatomically correct “spread squatting position” of the legs,
which is also created by the roundness of the spine and is vital for the hips to
develop healthily.
• If your baby has dysplasia or other problems with her hips, make sure to dis-
cuss the use of the sling with your pediatric orthopedic or family doctor.
• Some babies cry when they first use the sling; this is perfectly normal. Your
baby can feel how uncertain you are as you tie the sling, and, of course, she also
has to get used to the sling and this new feeling herself. The more you practise,
the faster your uncertainty will disappear, and the sooner your baby will stop
crying.
• As you tie baby in, talk to her, telling her what you are doing and why.
• If baby cries, do not take her out of the sling straight away: keep on tying it,
then walk around with your child for a while. You will be amazed how quickly
your baby calms down. Your heartbeat, breathing, smell, closeness, voice and
the rhythm of your steps make baby feel safe and secure.
• When the weather is cold, always carry your baby under your jacket. No warm
clothing can replace your body heat.
• Do not dress up your baby too warmly under the jacket: an appropriate hat for
the weather, a scarf around her neck and warm socks are usually enough. On
very cold days an extra jumper or cardigan will be fine.
• If you wear your child outside your jacket, she will need to wear a snow suit in
cold weather. (Shiny, specially coated or layered suits are not suitable, as the sling
will constantly slip).
• In summer, please also remember sun protection. We recommend putting long
thin cotton socks and a sun hat on your child so that she is well-protected from
the sun.
• Carry your baby for as long as you both enjoy it. This might just be for short peri-
ods at first, but even longer times can do no harm as long as you tie the sling
carefully.
• You can carry your child in the sling up to around age three, or longer if required.
When you are travelling, the sling is a useful, space-saving accessory.
• Before you first use the sling, wash it (without fabric softener), dry it then put it
on your favourite armchair where you can “wear it in” by sitting on it. This
makes it especially easy to tie.
• These tying instructions have been designed to be as simple to understand and
as detailed as possible. If you need any personal advice on wearing the sling,
we will be happy to find a local consultant to help you.
• Before you wear the sling the first time, read through the instructions carefully
and familiarise yourself with each step.
• In these instructions we refer to babies as “she” for the sake of simplicity; this
should be understood as including both baby boys and girls.