Using a Sling or Carrier



General
All slings and baby carriers which are bought from a trusted source (see the Buying section) are supplied with comprehensive instructions, either in booklet form or on a DVD. Inevitably there is some variation between the instructions from different manufacturers and by searching out some other instructions online, it is possible to pick up tips, and sometimes even carrying positions, that are not included in the instructions that came with your sling or carrier.

We've done the hard work for you and found some of the best instructions and sorted them by carrier type and carrying position. Some of these are from a sling manufacturer, others are from avid sling users who have made their own videos and uploaded them onto the internet. Any links which have 'TBW' mentioned are from the forums at TheBabywearer.com and in order to view them you must be registered which is free and worth doing as it's the largest sling resource on the internet. This isn't by any means a complete list and we've probably missed some real gems - if you've found any online instructions that you've found useful then do and they can be added to this page.

**When trying out a carrying position in any sling or carrier please 
keep in mind safe positioning - especially with cradle carries. Check that 
the carry you are attempting is suitable for the age of your baby**

Pouches
    Ring Slings
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        Tie-On Soft Carriers (Mei Tai)
        There are several different styles of tie-on soft carrier (eg Podaegi, Onbuhimo) however these instructions are all for Mei Tais (MT) as these are the most commonly used.
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        Buckle Soft Carriers 
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          Stretchy Wraparounds
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          Woven Wraparound 
          The length of the wrap will dictate which carries you are able to do - if the wrap is too long, you will end up with excess fabric which may need to be wrapped around your waist one more time or tucked in. If the wrap is too short you will either not be able to do the carry at all or you will be tying right in the 'tails' of the wrap. For a guide for the length of wrap you need, please see this blog post.
          Hip Carrier

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