The life of the newly minted mother is full of worries, but today there are many devices that greatly facilitate the existence of women with babies. Great helpers are slings. Recently, this accessory has become firmly in use, because it allows mom to solve many problems. The scarf is the most popular of all slings among mothers due to its convenience and versatility. For example, it is easy and quick to cope with household chores, visit public places, live a full life will help a sling-scarf. Winding for newborns will provide the smallest crumbs with their mother’s much needed warmth and mother’s hands.
More recently, regular carrying for babies and a kangaroo backpack were in great demand among mothers. However, with the advent of slings, they are in less and less demand. There are many reasons for this.
What is a sling scarf?
Sling scarf is a simple strip of rectangular-shaped fabric without any buckles, belts, rings and other adjustments. It has several options for length and width. So, for a slim mother, a shorter scarf is suitable, while for women of large physique, a longer sling will be ideal. Thus, sling-scarves have sizes S, M, L. Correctly selected size will provide the most comfortable position for the baby. The weight of the crumbs will be distributed evenly on the mother’s thigh, stomach or back, which will reduce the load on the back, eliminate the feeling of heaviness.
Fabric is important!
When choosing a sling, it is important to pay special attention to the material from which it is made.
The fabric from which the sling is sewn may be thinner for the warm period and more dense for cold weather:
- a sling scarf made of natural cotton is very soft, while it is quite dense and capable of point support for the child while wearing, suitable for kids of different ages;
- knitted slings are pleasant to the touch, light, while perfectly fit the baby's body and fix its position well, ideal for small crumbs aged 6-10 months;
- Silk scarves are ideal for the summer period and are great for newborns, however, due to the special properties of the fabric, there may be some difficulty in winding beginners in slings;
- a bamboo sling-scarf has a special tenderness and softness, is universal, as it is suitable for the smallest crumbs, and for older children;
- linen scarf has a very dense structure, designed for the summer period and for grown crumbs;
- Sling scarves made of fabric with the addition of wool give warmth, softness, they are simply created for the autumn and winter periods, they are universal in terms of support.
Advantages
None of the baby carriages provide such safety as baby slings. Mom's reviews and doctors' recommendations allow you to choose on a sling-scarf. The benefits of wearing babies in it are confirmed by specialists in the field of pediatrics and orthopedics. The most important advantage of a sling scarf is that the load on the spine and shoulder girdle is evenly distributed. It should be noted that no other baby carrier guarantees a baby a physiological, and therefore safe position. The scarf is great for babies and for older children. This accessory is ideal for long walks and travels. And various ways of winding a sling-scarf help mom to carry the child in any position, it is only necessary to master certain skills. In a horizontal position, the sling holds the baby, like mom's hands. And in the vertical legs of the child are widely bred, which ensures the correct formation of the hip joints. How to tie a sling scarf for a newborn, we will tell further.
"Cradle" for the smallest
In the first weeks of his life, the newborn is still very weak, he is not able to hold the head on his own, his back is fragile. Mom’s proximity and warmth - this is what gives the baby peace of mind during this period. Winding a baby crib “Baby Crib” will help ensure a complete replacement of the mother’s hands, since the head and back of the baby are in the correct position. To master this type of winding, for a start you can practice using a soft toy or a doll. And most importantly - the desire and understanding of how important this is for the development of the child. Usually newborns perceive familiarity with the sling well.
So, first of all, you need to attach the sling-scarf in the middle to the waist and bring the tails back, crossing them, throw them on your shoulders. Then grab the tails in front, place them under the transverse strip of tissue located on the abdomen, and cross again. Thus, the external and internal parts of the cross appear, while the latter is closer to the mother's body. It remains to bring the tails back and tie a knot on the back.
After trying several times, the mother will understand and determine for herself how to tie a sling scarf for a newborn, how much space to leave for the baby in the resulting "cradle". The main thing is to ensure that the panels lie flat and do not twist.
Calm, only calm!
"Cradle" is a very convenient way of winding baby slings. Reviews from experienced slings report that the baby is becoming much calmer. After all, what could be worse than crying your baby. However, such a simple but effective version of carrying a child helps to cope with evening crying and increased irritability and even alleviate infant colic. Experts have established a relationship: the closer the child is to mom, the less reason for concern. Winding "Cradle" meets the very first and such important children's needs and helps mom easily survive the period of carrying on hands. What else is needed for happiness? Hear the sound of my mother’s heart, feel her smell, feel a strong connection with the closest person.
"Cross over the pocket"
What else is so convenient for a sling scarf? Winding for newborns and older children "Cross over the pocket", or KNK, as it is called slingokonsultants, is a very comfortable and popular way to carry. In this winding mom will be able to complete household chores, walk, ride on public transport. At the same time, the child will always be warm, easily fall asleep or will be able to observe what is happening around, which means it will fully develop.
In addition to comfort, wearing in this position provides the physiological position of the legs bent at the knee joints and divorced in the hip. This situation is useful for the prevention of dysplasia and is even applicable in the treatment of a mild degree of this disease.
How to master winding KNK?
"Cross over the pocket" is quite easy to learn. So, for starters, mom needs to find the middle of the scarf and put it on her stomach. At the same time, cross behind and place on shoulders. Tissue tissue located on the stomach. Thus, a pocket forms in front. Having slightly tightened the edges of the panels, you need to pull the pocket along the chest, while it is important to ensure that the upper side of the fabric is slightly higher than the chest, and the lower - at the level of the mother’s belly. Next, you need to put the baby on his shoulder, while placing his free hand down, under his pocket, and catch the child's legs. Spread the fabric on the back of the baby. The lower side of the formed pocket should be tucked under the ass and legs of the child.
Now mom should take the baby under the knees and place it in the pocket of the scarf. It is important to ensure that the legs do not hang down. It remains to pull the child up on both sides so that he is more securely fastened in his pocket. To do this, you need to stretch the scarf panels, so as not to drop the baby, you need to lean back a little. For the next winding step, you need to cross the panels on the back of the baby so that the edges are tucked under the ass. The ends of the sling-scarf should be tied to a double knot at the back, this will help to remove the load from the shoulders and back. The final touch will be the abduction of tissue from the neck and the spreading of the cloth panels on the back.
Winding "Kangaroo"
Another very convenient type of dressing for mothers who decide to master a sling scarf is the Kangaroo winding for newborns and premature babies.
It is necessary to put the child in the middle of the scarf, pull up the lower side to the navel between the legs and turn the baby on the side. Support the head with one hand and the back with the other. Then you should carefully lift the crumb along with the scarf and place it belly to your belly. It is important to remember that the fabric on the back of the baby should be stretched. Then the panels lean back, behind. The upper and lower edges of the sling are swapped. Next, the mother throws the cloth on the arm and shoulder. The lower edge is in the hand, and the upper edge is at the neck. The same actions are done with the second banner. The baby's head is located just below the mother’s chin, and the legs are divorced to a width comfortable for the baby. Now it remains to tighten the panels, put them under the baby's ass and tie a knot.
Closer to mom
It is no coincidence that such a device as a sling scarf became indispensable for young children. Winding for newborns "Kangaroo" is ideal even for babies born prematurely, because they, like no one else, need mom's warmth.
This method of winding gives the child a powerful incentive for further development, growth, as it fully satisfies the need for proximity and security. Staying in the arms of the mother gives an impetus to the development of the musculoskeletal and vestibular apparatus, develops the endocrine, immune and nervous systems, provides stimulation of respiration, digestion and blood supply.
Strength is in Mom’s hands
In conclusion, we can summarize: you can use a sling-scarf from birth, and to what age, each mother decides for herself. At first, it may seem that the windings are quite laborious, however, trying again and again and appreciating the comfort of their use, mother will no longer be able to refuse to use a scarf. With colic, poor health and mood, with teething, the sling will facilitate mom's movement and soothe the baby. A woman with a child in her arms will be able to do almost everything and not feel thrown out of life. It is no coincidence that from time immemorial, parents have tied children to themselves in all available ways.
After all, every woman dreams that her child will grow up healthy and happy. When carrying a baby in her arms, a powerful foundation is laid for psychological and physical health for the whole subsequent life.