Rebozo Mexican Baby
Sling Front and Sitting Carry Instructions |
3.- The Sitting Wrap is for child six weeks - six months, or older,
with good neck control.
 3-1.
Follow directions for newborn and/or hip wrap, place short end of shawl
over one shoulder and let longer end drape behind the waist.
3-2. Tie knot to form sling as in newborn and/or hip wrap.
3-3. This time babe is slipped into the rebozo sling with his head opposite
the knot on the chest, with extended feet stretching out towards the knot.
The rebozo edge can be left at baby's armpit as illustrated here, the
fabric can be pulled up near child's neck for more support, or you can
pull up the higher edge to cover child at times when discreet nursing
is wanted, or child falls asleep. Baby's back arm may hold wearer around
the back (inside rebozo), or be in front within the rebozo pouch; front
arm can be in or out, arms can be repositioned or moved easily while child
is worn. The little one's bum is usually slightly lower than his feet,
as shown in the drawing.
3-4. The Front Carry variation differs in the position of the
baby in the sling. The legs are drawn under the baby as if they are squatting,
with their tummy facing the carrier's tummy.
NOTE: different rebozo wraps may need slightly different shapes or sizes
of the pouches created, or may need to be tied slightly differently as
child grows. If one wrap comes much more easily than another, try using
a distinctly different size pouch for better results by taking up or letting
out the rebozo ends.
[adapted from Rebozo Way literature, by Barbara Wishingrad]
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