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SlingEZee Parts
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Over the
years, we’ve made many mistakes when it
comes to baby wearing. Learning baby
wearing the hard way has been a
blessing, because we are now able to
pass on the tips we’ve learned.
To be successful using your SlingEZee,
it helps to know the parts of the sling
as they are referenced below. The
stitched strap with the SlingEZee label
on it is referred to as the tail. The
portion of the SlingEZee that cradles
your baby is the hammock. The rails are
the top and bottom padded portions that
line the hammock and continue on to
provide comfort across your back and
shoulder. The stitched pillow above the
rings is the shoulder pad, designed for
long-term comfort of wearing, especially
as your baby grows into a toddler. The
shoulder pad is not a pillow for your
baby’s head. Lastly, the rings are
called just that – the rings.
BUCKLING YOUR SLINGEZEE
To put your SlingEZee together if it is
apart, pass the tail through the two
rings, and then back over the first one
and under the second. Tighten it so the
SlingEZee label is immediately below the
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KEY TIPS FOR COMFORT
Rest assured that, with practice, wearing
your baby will become second nature to you. Most
things that are truly worth it take a bit of
work, so hang in there until the art of baby
wearing comes naturally!
If you are right handed, you may find that the
position that feels best to you is to wear your
SlingEZee with the shoulder pad on your right
shoulder. To do so, start with your hands out in
front of you, with the SlingEZee draped on your
left hand. The shoulder pad should rest on your
left hand, with the tail hanging between your
two hands. Next, slide the SlingEZee up your
left arm and over your head, and then rest the
shoulder pad on your right shoulder. If you’re
left handed, you will probably feel more
comfortable with the shoulder pad on your left
shoulder, so follow the above directions using
the opposite sides. The hammock where your baby
will be cradled goes across your chest like a
banner. The rings should come just between your
breast and shoulder. This is called the neutral
position.
 One
of the three keys for comfort when wearing a
sling is to make sure the rings always end up
between your breast and shoulder, no matter
which position you wear your baby in. The second
key tip for comfort is the position of the
shoulder pad. Make sure the shoulder pad is on
your shoulder cap (so that it looks to be
diagonal), rather than sitting on top of your
shoulder or between your shoulder and neck. This
is important, allowing the fabric of the
SlingEZee to drape properly across your back
(which is actually the third key for comfort).
When wearing an infant, you may find that you’re
comfortable even with the shoulder pad on top,
but as your baby grows, it will certainly
make a difference.
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slide the shoulder pad to the cap of your
shoulder. Draped properly, your baby’s weight
will be distributed across your body for
long-term comfort of wearing. If your rails are
criss-crossed anywhere, then the fabric cannot
be spread out properly for weight distribution.
The best position for your rails to be in on
your back is parallel to each other, and as far
away from each other as possible.
If you find yourself experiencing some
discomfort, try this.
Reach behind your back, below the shoulder pad
area, and pull the SlingEZee fabric down some.
Of course, this can’t be done if your shoulder
pad is on top of your shoulder, rather than on
your shoulder cap. I find that when I tug down
on the fabric to make sure my baby’s weight is
distributed properly - the discomfort goes away!
BUBBLING
The bubbling technique is key to getting
your baby snug against you so that you can be
hands-free. “Bubbling” is what you do to take up
excess material in just one rail. When you pull
on the tail, it makes your SlingEZee snugger, as
it pulls your baby higher up; but sometimes you
may just want to tighten the top rail alone. To
do so, reach just below the rings – between the
rings and the SlingEZee label – and find the
piece of material that relates only to the top
rail. The material splits just above
 the
SlingEZee label, with one split corresponding to
each rail. Pull on the fabric split that matches
the loose rail, and pull that piece of fabric
just below the rings until you have made it look
like a bubble. This tightens the top rail,
pulling your baby closer to you – which will
make a huge difference in comfort for you. Many
find that they use the bubbling technique more
as their infant is worn in an upright carry
position. Also, as your toddler is worn in a hip
straddle, you may find that they will recline
away from you if there is any slack. You don’t
want your baby hanging low or away from your
body. The closer your baby is to your body, the
more comfortable you will be. >>>>>>SLINGEZEE
POSITIONS
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