Hammock Tips
Hammock Tips
Below you'll find the tips for using the minimonkey baby sling as a hammock in the playpen/cot
- Using the sling in a large playpen
- 1st use of the hammock with an older baby
- Positioning baby in the sling/hammock
- What to do if baby is agitated or cries in the sling
- How long can baby stay in the hammock?
- Make sure baby is warm enough!
- Pdf document of all hammock tips
If your playpen is too big to install the hammock between the two sides you can instead position it in one of the corners1st use of the hammock with an older baby
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If your baby is older than 7 or 8 weeks and in the hammock for the first time, it's possible that he won't like either the hammock or the banana position. morePositioning baby in the sling/hammock
If you're finding it difficult to lay baby in the already-installed hammock, you may find it easier to first lay the sling in the playpen, moreWhat to do if baby is agitated or cries in the sling
If baby is agitated or cries and is not hungry, try calming him by giving a pacifier or your pinky and/or gently rocking the hammock at the same time. moreHow long can baby stay in the hammock?
Baby can stay in the hammock until he's ready to get outMake sure baby is warm enough!
Make sure baby is warm enough. A hammock is not a mattress and doesn't store heat.
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