kangaroo position tips - minimonkey

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Below you'll find tips for using the minimonkey baby sling in the kangaroo position

1. First time use
2. What to do if baby is agitated or cries in the sling
3. Preventing back and neck pain
4. Maximum wearing time
5. Adjusting sling height
6. Removing sling with baby inside

1. First time use

• Practice before use with a doll
• Don't rush or abandon straight away. If baby is a bit unsettled try again at another time

2. What 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 walking him in the sling. The swaying movement often helps calm the baby.
If baby is crying the first time you put him in the sling it's possible he needs more time to get used to it. Don't give up but take the time necessary so you can both get used to the sling. If after a few minutes baby still isn't settling, try another time when baby is in a good mood. Experiment with different positions, every baby and wearer have their favourites

3. Preventing back and neck pain

• Ensure the sling is at a comfortable height
• Walk with good posture
• Build up wearing time gradually. This will build muscle gradually so that you're able to wear for longer periods
• Relieve your shoulders and back once in a while by sitting down and resting baby on your stomach or upper legs
• Occasionally change the shoulder you use for the strap

4. Maximum wearing time

Baby can be worn in the sling until either he or the wearer feel like stopping.
By building up wearing time gradually you allow the muscles needed for wearing to strengthen. Over time you'll be able to wear the sling for increasingly longer periods.
It's therefore recommended not to wear baby for a long walk the first time you use the sling, but start with a short wearing period.

5. Adjusting sling height

In the kangaroo position you can adjust the sling height while wearing the sling.

• Support baby with your hand/arm
• To make sling higher: Pull loose end of strap with your free hand so it glides through the clasp and hangs higher. To lower the sling: Pull the clasp away from your back with your free hand so that the strap glides through and the sling hangs lower
• Ensure baby is well-installed at the new height before removing the hand/arm that is supporting him

6. Removing sling with baby inside

Support baby while you undo the clasp. In this position it's recommended you first take baby out of the sling before removing the sling