Monday, May 11, 2009
(This instruction is included in your Sleepy Wrap)
SleepyTietm -Basic Tying Method
 1. Unfold the wrap and find the Sleepy WrapTM logo at the center. Place the logo around your waist and wrap around your back. |  2. Cross the two pieces behind your back and bring each side up and over your shoulders to the front. Try to keep the material flat so it doesn’t twist. |  3. Tuck both pieces underneath the section with the logo. |
 4. Pull them both down. The part with the label will rise up to your chest and should be adjusted so that it fits you snug and literally clings to your body. You are almost there. |  5. Cross the pieces and bring the fabric around your waist behind your back. Make sure that the pieces cross each other high on your chest area (your sternum is a good reference point). There is no need to leave extra space for your baby. |  6. Cross the wrap and if there is enough fabric bring it back to the front. If not, you can tie a knot here. |
 7. You may tie a double knot here, or if there is enough fabric tie the double knot on your back. |
Classic Love Your Baby Hold
 1. Somebody is getting sleepy. |  2. Hold your baby securely and carefully place one leg through the shoulder piece of the Sleepy WrapTM that is closest to your body. |  3. Spread the fabric wide over your baby's entire bottom, back and shoulder. The wider you spread it the more comfortable it will be. |
 4. Tuck your baby under the second shoulder piece and spread the fabric. |  5. Pull the logo piece of fabric up and over your baby's bottom and back. You can keep your baby's legs covered or you can pull your baby's legs through if you wish. |  6. Love your baby. |
Upright Newborn/Infant Hold
 1. Start with the basic tying method. |  2. Grab the shoulder piece closest to your body. |  3. Slide your baby down your chest and into the shoulder piece. Do not separate your baby's legs. Leave them tucked in the fetal position. |
 4. Spread the other shoulder piece over your baby's body. |  5. Pull up the logo piece of fabric up and over your baby's back and bottom. |
Hammock Hold
 1. Fold the shoulder pieces in half. This makes a pouch on each side. |  2. Place baby's bottom in the pocket that is closest to your body. Your baby will be sitting sideways with one ear against your chest. |  3. Spread the fabric wide over baby's bottom back and shoulder. |
 4. Place legs into the other pocket and spread fabric again. |  5. Pull the logo piece of fabric up and over your baby. |  6. Now your hands are free! |
You do tie the Sleepy Wrap differently than other baby wraps!!!
Even if you are a babywearing pro and have wrapping committed to muscle memory, please remember that the Sleepy Wrap is different (even from other "stretchy wraps") and does have a stretch factor to it that is all its own. It may take a couple of tries to figure out how to work with the elasticity, but is delightful when you get the tying method down.
Tying the wrap snug against your body when you do the Basic Tie will ensure that your baby is carried higher and will be more comfortable for the both of you. It shouldn't feel bulky or loose, yet at the same time shouldn't be so tight that it's uncomfortable!
This wrap is not meant to just hold your newborn, it's pretty supportive and strong when tied properly. Our photo gallery boasts a picture of a five year old 45 pound girl that is not sagging!!!
So the biggest point is:
It's not necessary to leave extra space for your baby to fit inside as the fabric is actually intended to stretch over your baby for added support and comfort.
Some tips to help you get the perfect fit:
The shoulder pieces that are crossed in front of your body should be clinging to you so that when you retract them they bounce back against your chest. If the fabric is hanging and not clinging, it's not tight enough! The shoulder pieces should actually have to be pulled away from you to get your baby inside.
It should look like there is no way that your baby will fit in there!
Another thing that you can do to ensure proper support is to ensure that you cross the wrap high on your chest. In step 5 of the Basic tie, when you cross the two pieces of fabric to create the "x" that your supports your baby, the pieces should cross each other above your sternum (where your ribs meet). Basically the higher the "x" is, the higher your baby will be carried.
Sometimes it may seem like the shoulder pieces are tight enough, but remember that the piece with the logo (that is wrapped around your waist initially) will actually rise up to your chest and will probably be loose and hanging a little. The logo piece should be adjusted and cling to your chest as well. When the logo piece is not adjusted it gives a little extra slack to the shoulder pieces and causes a "not so snug fit".
Once you figure out how to work with the elasticity of the wrap, it will truly make wrapping and carrying your little one a whole lot easier!
Some Extra Pointers:
- When your baby falls asleep, you can tuck his head under the stretchy cotton fabric so that he will be secure and have good neck support.
- Some babies (especially gassy babies) prefer to be held upright as opposed to horizontally as in the Hammock Hold. When babies do not want to be held in the Newborn Hold anymore they usually let you know by stretching their legs. Every baby is different. Listen to your baby's cues.
- Avoid twisting the shoulder pieces. Make sure you get used to spreading the fabric flat and wide over your shoulders before adjusting it to your desire.
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