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Baby slings and baby-wearing have universally adopted and prominence over the past several years. Slings appear like the trouble-free solution for busy parents who need to take their babies with them wherever they travel. Baby slings have been promoted by baby care experts as a way to calm fussy babies or for nursing moms who can breast-feed their little ones in the sling. Baby slings are also promoted by persons who believe in attachment parenting since it increases encourage the bonding between the parent and the baby.

Guidelines On using Baby Sling

• Inspect your baby sling on regular basis to ensure it is safe & sound. Check the fabric, seams, and every buckle or other fastening. Don’t use a carrier unless it is structurally sound & safe for your baby.
• Never permit a baby to be carried, held, or placed in such a way that his chin is curled against his chest. This rule applies to babies being held in arms, in baby slings, in infant car seats, or in other kind of seat or situation. This position can restrict the baby’s ability to normal breathe. Babies lack the muscle control to open their airways.
• Never allow a baby’s head and face to be covered with sling. Covering a baby’s head and face can cause his/her to exhale the same air, which is a dangerous situation. Always make sure your baby has plenty of airflow in baby sling.
• Avoid jogging, running, jumping on a trampoline, or do whichever other activity that subjects your baby to similar shaking or bouncing motion. The motion can do damage to the baby’s neck, spine and/or brain.
• Avoid baby sling when riding in a car, soft baby sling provide none of the protection that car seats can provide to your baby.
• While wearing a baby sling, put on the baby sling up high.
• Don’t let your baby’s legs hang down from the baby sling.
• Place your baby close to your body while carrying in baby sling.
• Don’t let the baby sling get bunched up or wrinkled.
• Wrap the baby tightly in baby sling to ensure the proper support of his / her body posture.
• Do not face your baby outward the baby sling.
• Make an effort to practice for baby sling in front of a mirror.
• Do not bend over while your baby is in the sling, as baby could fall out from the sling.
• If baby refuse to go along with the sling, gently take baby out of the sling and try again later.
• Do not wear the baby sling near open flames, including stoves. In general, never carry your baby while cooking or while carrying a hot beverage.

You’ve decided you’re ready to take the plunge and have a baby of your own, but how can you tell if your man is ready to take the plunge with you? Here are some tell-tale signs that he’s ready to start painting the nursery and give up his Saturday nights at the pub:

1.    He notices babies everywhere
He peers into other people’s prams at the supermarket, points out cute babies, and loiters when you walk past the park. All signs that he’s thinking about pushing the pram and playing in the park with his own kids.

2.    His best friend has had a baby
Men often subconsciously emulate people they admire: if his best friend has had a baby and lived to tell the tale then the chances are he’s looking forward to the day when they can share fatherhood stories together.

3.    He likes to be around children
Like an overgrown child, your man is the first to grab the football when older children come over. He likes to torment young teens about potential boy or girl friends, he loves a bouncy castle, and he has the energy to keep up with the younger kids all day. This is a man that’s ready to be a daddy.

4.    He’s already talked about fatherhood
He might not have said he’d like children asap, but if he’s already imagined becoming a parent (with you as the imaginary mother!), and you’ve already had a conversation about it, then you’re halfway there!

5.    He’s spending more time at home with you
If your partner is spending Saturday nights at home with you, when they used to be spent in the pub, then he’s ready for the loss of social life, and quiet nights in front of the TV that come with a new born baby.

6.    His parents are ready for grandchildren…
… and he’s mentioned this to you. More than once. This is a man that’s sounding you out about starting a family: if you’re ready too then let him know, and go forth and multiply!