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Newborn positioning in Moby wrap - chin looks too close to chest?

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emmyjj · 30/01/2012 08:32

After some advice on my moby wrap! Have watched videos on YouTube for the cradle hold and the newborn hug hold, but both seem to leave my ds with his chin tucked into his chest too much - I worry about his breathing as I don't feel there is a "two finger" clearance between his chin and chest as recommended kn the safety advice.

My little one is two weeks old and weighed 9lbs at his 10 day check, so over the 8lb starting weight for the wrap.

Any advice from you experienced sling users out there? Anyone have links to a really good video/demo for newborn positioning? Or do I just need to wait until he is a bit bigger/better able to support his head?

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pootlebug · 30/01/2012 09:22

For positioning demo for cradle hold showing the difference between 'right' and 'not right' have a look here www.wrapsodybaby.com/safety.htm#safety

This guy also shows good cradle carry positioning magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/07/20/how-to-carry-a-baby-in-a-stretchy-wrap-awesome-video/

With an upright hold, try gently positioning his head to the side rather than straight towards you. Like in Moby's video www.mobywrap.com/t-instructions-NewBorn.aspx

You don't need to wait until he's bigger - it's just a question of getting the knack.

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