Wrapping instructions for baby wraps and carriers

Instructions, tips and tricks all about how to wrap a baby sling. Instructions for back carry, front carry and hip carry as well.

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Information about the - Mermaid Carry

  • Age: from sitting age
  • Sling size: from size 6 - 460cm

The Mermaid Carry is a super sexy baby wearing technique for the Double Hammock.

You need a Ring Sling for this wrapping technique.

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Mermaid Carry as a clip:

Step-by-step:

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Step 1

Find the midpoint of your Fidella® baby wrap.

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Step 2

Spread out the sling across your baby’s back. The midpoint should be on neck height.

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Step 3

Slide your baby over your hip, underneath your armpit, onto your back.

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Step 4

Bring your baby into the spread-squat-position by pushing the excess sling fabric between its bottom and knees.

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Step 5

Lead both strands underneath your armpits to the front of your chest.

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Step 6

Now, you need a Sling Ring.

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Step 7

Pass both sling strands through the Sling Ring ...

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Step 8

... and keep the ring under tension on chest height.

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Step 9

Tighten both fabric ends individually, strand by strand, through the ring.

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Step 10

Clamp one fabric strand between your knees and start tightening the other one.

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Step 11

Grab one of the strands, bring it underneath your armpit,

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Step 12

across your baby's back, up to its neck, and tuck the excess fabric between you and your baby`s bum.

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Step 13

Lead the strand under tension over your shoulder and clamp it between your knees again. If necessary, tighten this strand again.

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Step 14

Do the same with the other strand as well.

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Step 15

After that, you can tighten both strands, hanging over your shoulders, again.

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Step 16

Twist both strands evenly.

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Step 17

Lead them backwards, underneath your armpits, across the baby's legs ...

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Step 18

... and cross the fabric strands under the baby’s bum.

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Step 19

Then, lead them back again to the front and put them underneath your baby’s legs.

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Step 20

Tie both ends of the sling in front of your belly with a double or flat knot.

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Step 21

Fan out the fabric over your breasts.

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Step 22

Put your baby in a squating position into the pouch by pushing its lower legs gently upwards.

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Step 23

This is what the Mermaid Carry looks like from the front …

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Step 24

… and from the back.

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Step 25

Fidella® wishes you: Happy Babywearing!

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