when you tie it on do you apron tie so that when bub is in it it is up on the side closest to you or does he sit above the waist. (hope you understand)
What type of fabric is did you use, maybe need to wash it to soften the straps.
If you live in brisbane their is a sling meet this weekend.
Last edited by sweetpea678; December 11th, 2008 at 07:40 PM.
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I don't get it........ what does apron tie mean???!!! It is a thick canvassy type fabric - it has no stretch in it but I might wash it and see if it softens a bit. Im in Melbourne! Thanks so much for your help huN!
apron tie, is when you tie the carrier on with the outside facing your legs then pull it up between bubs legs so that bub sort of sits in a curve at the bottom.Now the outside would be facing out.
You should look at baby carries down under and ask on there, plenty of people who live in melbourne one might be able to meet with you to help you out.
I think part of the problem is that the straps are not padded especially when you mention that your shoulders are what is hurting the most.
An apron tie is what you should use with any carrier where the waistband is not padded as it is most suportive for baby and distributes the weight better for you.
Basically you take the waistband straps and put them around your waist so that the carrier is hanging down with the front facing your legs like you were putting an apron on...once you have tied them of you lift the carrier up but DO NOT flip the waistband. This forms a kind of sling or hammock section for baby's bottom using the main part of the carrier as the support/seat not the straps as would happen otherwise...does that make more sense?
the waistband straps should sit around your true waist not donw towards the hips like padded carriers do and baby's bottom should be level with your waist when tied correctly...this helps you to know when you have the right tension on the straps when baby's bottom is in the right place.....too low and that also places extra stress on the shoulders to take the weight. HTH...
If you live anywhere near Langwarrin you are welcome to come and try a babyhawk and pikkolo on for size!
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It is a thick canvassy type fabric - it has no stretch in it but I might wash it and see if it softens a bit. Im in Melbourne! Thanks so much for your help huN!
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