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5 week old baby- sleeping in sling wrap

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KatHyne · 19/01/2024 21:10

Hey everyone, new mumma here!
I currently have a 5 week old baby and sometimes in the day I put her in the sling wrap.
However when she falls asleep she tends to tilt her head back slightly to the side and almost slants to one side. I've attached pictures.
I just wanted to know if this is ok? Or if I need to improve the way I do the sling or how she is sleeping?

5 week old baby- sleeping in sling wrap
5 week old baby- sleeping in sling wrap
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smooshraspberry · 19/01/2024 21:17

That is exactly how my two slept and they're perfectly fine! I used to love having them in the sling and looking down at their little face (and open mouth!) whilst they were sleeping. You'd know if they weren't comfy...they probably wouldn't be happily sleeping for start.

Unsainted8 · 19/01/2024 21:18

Congratulations on your baby. She's beautiful ❤️

KatHyne · 19/01/2024 21:25

Thank you for the reassurance! It's sometimes difficult to know these things as a first time mum 😊
ah I'm sure this phase must feel like it goes by so fast!

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WhiskersPete · 19/01/2024 22:28

Awww that's exactly how both mine slept in their sling at that age. I miss that!

professionalnomad · 20/01/2024 12:04

This makes me miss contact naps too - you are doing a super job, she looks fine and is just lovely x

Sprogonthetyne · 20/01/2024 12:11

Looks fine to me. Is her head close enough for you to kiss? Do that anyway because she is adorable, but it's also the test for if they are sitting high enough.

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