Dear Janice and Ladies,
Sorry to be so far behind on these posts, but I thought I would mention
that each MayaWrap comes with either a DVD or video demonstrating in detail
the various ways to use their slings safely. I am a distributor of this
slings, therefore a bit biased, but nearly all my mothers mention how
wonderful these DVDs are.
God Bless, Penny Lane RN, IBCLC
Believe - Birth & Breastfeeding Resources
> [Original Message]
> From: Janice Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 7/17/2004 10:19:03 AM
> Subject: Re: sling recommendations
>
> I'm not an expert on various slings, but from my experience, its really
> important to have some good instructions/pictures on how to put them on,
use
> them, etc. Especially in our culture where people may never have seen one
> used before, they can feel awkward and unsafe at first, until confidence
> builds.
>
> Here's some links to help:
> http://www.askdrsears.com/html/5/T051121.asp
>
> And some more links: (more than you'll ever read through!)
> http://www.kellymom.com/parenting/sling.html#instructions
>
>
> And some tips:
> The best tip I've heard is wearing the baby at the same height that you'd
> carry the baby - most people put the baby in too low.
>
> My tip - once you get baby in securely the first time - start walking. If
> you just stand there, the baby might get fussy. Until the baby and you
get
> used to the idea, its best to be all ready for a walk, stick baby in, then
> start walking. Later baby will be used to sling, and won't mind just
> "hanging out". You'll soon get used to using one hand to secure and
steady
> baby when you lean forward, etc.
>
> Janice Reynolds
> (who is about 0 for 6 at attempts to get my neighborhood new moms to use a
> sling, despite loaning them one and offering to help them learn to use
it.
> The latest this week, flat out told me she'll never use it. We were both
> camping at the lake, and it looked like she preferred to push her
extremely
> large double stroller (with 2 year old son in it) while carrying her
newborn
> in her arms, in a blanket, over the rough uneven ground! My only
conclusion
> is that most moms would rather "be like everyone else" that try something
> different, since all the other moms have these huge expensive strollers,
> too. I guess no one dares join me here, way out in left field, with my
baby
> in a $30 sling, instead of a $400 stroller.)
>
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