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We love getting questions from mom’s on the best ways to use their baby slings!  We have decided to start posting some of the questions on the blog with our answers to help all you mom’s out there! 

Heather asked:

Hello, I read on your wearing guide that you can carry your baby in the cradle position up to 9 months. Do you have an approximate weight and/or length? Our son is 4 1/2 months and is currently 16.5 pounds and 26″ long.
Thanks!
Heather

Hey Heather,
 
Most kids at that age like to be in more of a sitting cradle position while they are awake.  Simply put them in the sling sitting up slightly and allow their head and arms to remain out of the sling.  Ensure that your sling is pulled up to the babies armpits, so that they are safe and secure between the folds.   At four months babies are becoming very alert to their world around them and will love to look out.  It is incredibly stimulating for them to see the world at your level.  When your baby gets tired, you can simply lay them back between the two folds of fabric and let them sleep while their entire body and head are supported by the sling. 
 
My son loved to sit and sleep like this until he was 10 months old.  Each child will vary in how long they will comfortable they will be sleeping in this position.
 
After kids are too long for the cradle carry, they will love cozying up to you in the hip carry.  When they get tired, just pull the fabric all the way up to their shoulders and they can sleep comfortably in that position with their head resting against your chest.  You can also move them around to the front of your body for a cozy belly to belly
 cradle!
 
Thank you very much for contacting us.  Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions!
 
Thanks, Lisa

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