The Diagonal Cradle Hold
Best for newborns, this position offers excellent support for baby's head and
back. Even large babies can use this position if you are wanting to get them to
sleep and it is a great help for feeding. For your ease of use we have included a
diagonal line of stitching, a stamped motif
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and an instructional woven label on
the mid-line of the sling to help position baby.
Make the front strap nice and short so as to have baby's head close to your heart
and have the sling at hip height to get baby in. There are two options shown
below, experiment to see what works best for you. Note: baby will load in slightly
different every time, this is normal as babywearing is not an exact science.
The Diagonal Cradle Hold – From Standing Up:
Lay baby with their head on the
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and
their spine on the line of stitching.
Put your arm and head thru the sling until the
back strap is across your shoulder blade.
Reach behind and tighten
the inside rail so baby lies
across your chest and
above the hip bone.
Ensure inside and outside
side-rails are pulled up and
baby is in a comfortable
position.
Place shoulder pad over baby and do up
front clip, pull safety loop over closed clip.
Lift baby and sling together
and stand up.
Now you can see baby's
face and the looser outer
rail will support their head
and neck.
The Diagonal Cradle Hold – From Lying Down:
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Fit Sling as per previous instructions.
Hold baby facing you and prepare to move
the sling not the baby.
Bend over gently and lay baby back into the sling. Twist the
sling by pulling the inner rail towards your hip making lots
of room for baby’s feet. This creates a triangle of fabric over
your breast (which can be moved for discreet feeding).
Find the top of the diagonal line of
stitching
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and pull the sling up to
the middle of baby’s head. Ensure the
stitching is aligned to their spine.
Baby’s face is clear and
easy to see, their back and
head is supported.
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