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Rebozo Mexican Baby
Sling Newborn & Cradle Carry Instructions |
1.- This newborn wrap can be worn until about 2 months, or when child
has good neck control and wants more outside contact.
 1-1.
This simple easy wrap for newborns begins with the wearer putting on the
shawl with the shorter end draped over one shoulder, and the longer end
dropping across the back.
 1-2.
Bringing the longer end to the front around the waist, the shawl ends
are tied together in a double knot, between the shoulder and breast, so
that the fabric below the knot that hangs to the wearer's waist and forms
a sling for the babe to slip into. (Tug lightly on the knot to make sure
that it is secure.)
 1-3.
Now make a pouch with the fabric, and, sitting down, pick up the baby,
supporting his head, neck, and spine, and slip him into the sling created
by tying the knot, with the child's head up near to the knot (facing the
wearer's breast, or with the check near or just under the breast, or slightly
facing up), and the child's bum on a slant down toward the wearer's waist,
with his legs tucked in behind in a natural position. The shawl should
be tighter at the edges to keep baby in secure, and spacious enough in
the middle to allow the child room to shift in sleep or root for the breast
(if with mom), yet give good support for the new baby's head. The rebozo
fabric is see through, breathe through to the baby, yet looks opaque to
a passerby a foot away, so allows for maximum privacy and comfort for
the newborn, hands-free bonding for the parent. This wrap imitates the
normal way one would hold a baby of this age in arms, more horizontal
than vertical, close to the wearer's chest.
 1-4.
The Cradle variation is the same up to the point of placing the baby into
the sling. Make a pouch with the fabric, and, sitting down, pick up the
baby, supporting his head, neck, and spine, and slip him into the sling
created by tying the knot, with the child's head usually away from the
knot (although everyone finds the most comfortable positions for themselves).
The rail of the rebozo will support the baby's head, as shown in the picture.
[adapted from Rebozo Way literature, by Barbara Wishingrad]
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Carrying Positions Page
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