Instructions for Your Podegi

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Please remember that learning to use a baby carrier is a little like riding a bicycle. It will take some time and practice to be able to quickly and easily  place your child comfortably and securely inside. After a few tries, it will become second nature. Try it first with a doll or stuffed animal.  Then try with your child.  You will have more success learning to use your Podegi if your baby is rested and fed before you start.

Traditional Torso Carry (Strapless):

1.        Place Podegi on Couch

2.        Place Baby on Podegi

3.        Sit down in front of baby, grab straps and pull Podegi and baby snug to your back

4.        With one hand, balance Baby while holding straps securely (and snug) with the other hand.  Stand up, and lean over so Baby is “resting” on your back, secured by the Podegi.

5.        Cross (begin to tie) Straps across chest (either above or below bust, where comfortable). 

6.        Bring straps back around to the back and cross under baby’s bum, making a good “seat”.

7.        Bring straps back around front and Tie securely.

8.        Stand up….you’re now wearing the Podegi.

Back Strap Carry  (toss method*):

1.        Lay Podegi on bed.  Then center baby on the Podegi.

2.        Bring shoulder straps up snuggly under baby’s arms and grip them tightly with one hand near baby’s chest so you can lift baby up in one hand by the straps.  [*Please do this a few times over a bed until you get the hang of it.  Your baby’s safety is YOUR responsibility!!!]

3.        Gently “toss” baby over your shoulder like Santa would put his pack up

4.        Lean forward to “balance” baby on your back and place the shoulder straps tightly gripped between your knees.

5.        While keeping the straps snug, separate the two shoulder straps so you can bring one to the other side over your head.

6.        Then cross them across your chest in an X and bring the excess under your arms to the back OR bring them directly down under your arms and to the back (Rucksack style).

7.        Cross the straps in back under baby’s bottom, creating a good “seat”.

8.        Tie in place OR bring them back around to the front to tie.

9.        You are now wearing the Podegi.

Back Carry  (couch method):

1.        Lay Podegi on couch.  Then center baby on the Podegi

2.        Sit on the couch with your backside between baby’s legs. 

3.        Sit down in front of baby, grab straps and pull Podegi and baby snug to your back

4.        With one hand, balance Baby while holding straps securely (and snug) with the other hand.  Stand up, and lean over so Baby is “resting” on your back, secured by the Podegi.

5.        Keeping tension in the straps, one by one, bring the strap up over your shoulders.

6.        Then cross them across your chest in an X and bring the excess under your arms to the back OR bring them directly down under your arms and to the back (Rucksack style).

7.        Cross the straps in back under baby’s bottom, creating a good “seat”.

8.        Tie in place OR bring them back around to the front to tie.

9.        You are now wearing the Podegi.

Front Strap Carry (narrow blanket version) :

          1.        Hold Baby against chest (tummy to tummy) with one hand. Place Podegi over baby with the other.

2.        Place straps up over shoulders.

3.        Cross them across your back in an X and bring the excess under your arms to the front.

4.        Cross the straps in front under baby’s bottom, creating a good “seat”.

5.        Tie in place OR bring them back around to the back to tie.

6.        You are now wearing the Podegi.

Front Strap Carry  (wide blanket version):

1.        Hold Baby against chest (tummy to tummy) with one hand. Place Podegi over baby with the other.

2.        Grab one strap at a time to cross across your back in an X and bring the excess over your shoulders to the front. (Be sure to keep tension on the straps, and keep one hand on baby for support.)

3.        Bring the straps down in front and cross the straps under baby’s bottom, creating a good “seat”.

4.        Bring the straps back around to the back to tie.

5.        You are now wearing the Podegi.

*It may be helpful the first few times to have a friend or family member to spot you or help baby into place when using a back carry, until you become more comfortable with these techniques.

These are just a few carrying techniques to get you started.  As you become more familiar with your Padded Podegi, you will discover what positions work best for you and may even develop some of your own.  For more information on babywearing and carrying techniques visit www.thebabywearer.com.