How to Wear a Nojo, the Original Baby Sling

A Nojo sling can help you "wear" your baby easily and comfortably. Carrying your baby in a sling is a good way to keep your baby close to you and keep your hands free, and a Nojo sling is especially lightweight and simple to use. Your baby will be soothed by your warmth and heartbeat, and as your baby grows, you can change his position in the sling so that he can see more of the world. Fussy babies often calm down quickly when worn in a sling.

Things You'll Need

  • Nojo sling

Instructions

  1. Putting on Your Nojo Sling

    • 1

      Slip the Nojo sling over your head and dominant arm. The sling's rings and strap should rest in front of your nondominant shoulder, in the place where you would wear a corsage.

    • 2

      Adjust the sling so that it forms a pocket or pouch in front.

    • 3

      Check to make sure the sling is not twisted or bunched up, especially over your shoulder or behind your back. It should wrap smoothly around your body.

    Carrying a Newborn

    • 4

      Make sure the Nojo sling is on properly and forms a pocket or pouch in front of you.

    • 5

      Place baby up against your dominant shoulder as if you were burping her.

    • 6

      Pull the front edge of the sling away from you with your nondominant hand.

    • 7

      Slide the baby down into the sling "pocket." Her legs should be bent, with feet at same height as her bottom (or higher).

    • 8

      Bounce slightly and adjust the sling and the baby so that the baby is comfortable. Tighten the Nojo sling, if necessary, by pulling on the free end or tail.

    Carrying an Older Baby

    • 9

      Make sure the Nojo sling is on properly and forms a pocket or pouch in front of you.

    • 10

      Hold your baby sideways in front of you, with your nondominant hand supporting his back and your dominant hand supporting his bottom. The baby's feet should be up in front of the baby, as if he's going to sit cross-legged.

    • 11

      Pull the front edge of the Nojo away from your body.

    • 12

      Slip baby gently into sling. Bounce slightly and adjust baby or sling as necessary so that the baby is comfortable. The baby should be almost in a sitting-up position.

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