BUDDHA CARRY—4 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR

The Kangaroo/Buddha position is a favourite for babies at the peak of squirminess (think 9 month old crawlers) because a baby facing outwards is a baby enthralled with the world.
Hold the pouch open as if you were going to put baby in lying down, but instead cross baby’s legs in front of his body and place baby in a sitting position facing out.
Take care that baby is in a pocket with the inner edge of the sling between your tummy and his back.

While supporting baby’s weight, tighten the sling by pulling the tail.

You may want to tighten the outer rail to keep baby secure. Do this by pulling the edge of the tail on the inner side, just below the rings.

HIP CARRY—6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS

This will quickly become your favourite position for an older baby, it can be used as soon as your baby can sit up. It mimics the natural carrying position yet alleviates strain on your arms.
An older child can also breastfeed in this position.

This position is the one you will use if you have an Out and About sling (see photo of O&A Sling below)

Begin by holding baby over the opposite shoulder to the rings. Place your baby’s body in the sling, pull the sling body fabric over the baby’s bottom as you thread his legs through the sling.

Hold the sling body and baby with one arm, get a good grip on your rings, and scoot the baby and sling so that the baby rests just above and over your hip. Use the baby’s bottom as a handle (not his shoulders)

The child’s bottom must be firmly seated in the sling and there should be enough fabric on the baby’s back to hold the child in place if he tips away from your body a bit.
The baby’s knees must be higher than her rump, fabric spread as close to her armpits and knees as possible.

Your child’s legs will straddle the side of your body. Generally, the heavier the baby, the higher above the hip bone she rests.

Washing your Mighty Mama Sling…
Hand wash in cool water and hang to dry. Don’t tumble dry your sling. Will soften and grow more comfy with each wash!

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to exercise caution when wearing your sling and to inspect it from time to time for wear and tear. Mighty Mama will not be held liable for any injury resulting from the use of a Mighty Mama sling.