Frequently
Asked Questions about Tickle Turdle™ Knit Sling
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• What's
so great about Tickle Turdle™ Knitted Pouch Slings?
• Can Tickle Turdle™ Knit Slings be found anywhere
else?
• Can Men Wear Tickle Turdle™ Knitted Pouch Slings?
• How
is the sling supposed to fit? Is it safe?
• What
if slings normally cause me pain or discomfort?
• How
do I wash my sling?
• What
are Balter's stock colors? What if I want another color?
• What
are Balter's in-stock sizes?
• How
do I measure my sling size?
• What if these sizes don't seem to fit me?
• Tickle
Turdle™ Warnings
What's
so great about Tickle Turdle™ Knitted Pouch
Slings?
Tickle Turdle™ Knit
Slings are designed to be the most comfortable sling you’ll
ever own. Because knitting naturally conforms to the shape
of your body, your knitted pouch will comfortably support
the weight of your baby along your entire shoulder, at
the top of your arm, and along your back. Knitting is
stretchy, so you will find that you are able to comfortably
carry your infant high toward your chest, while the weight
of your toddler will sink lower toward your hip. We currently
offer several colors in 100% cotton to match most any
outfit in your wardrobe!
Can Tickle Turdle™ Knit Slings be found
anywhere else?
No! At this time,
even the maker of Tickle Turdle™ Knit Slings leaves
the sales to us at the Balter Catalogue Company™.
We cannot tell you how pleased we are to bring you this
amazing, hand crafted knit sling for men and women, and
newborn to child.
Can
Men Wear Tickle Turdle™ Knitted Pouch Slings?
Dads love
our slings! Buy Daddy the khaki or shaded denim version
for a dose of manly babywearing. If buying a custom size,
check out our sizing recommendations. Tickle Turdle™
Knit Slings are designed to be the most comfortable sling
you’ll ever own.
How
is the sling supposed to fit? Is it safe?
A knit sling
is designed to stretch with the weight of the child, so
the measurement must be tighter than for other slings.
It should fit very snuggly when you put it on, and then
stretch more once you put the baby in it. A small baby
is going to be held closer to your chest and a larger baby
will sink closer to your hip.
Step
1- Put the sling on properly.
You create the “pouch” by folding it vertically/lengthwise
(in other words, there will be two layers of fabric on
each side of your shoulder). Choose which shoulder you
would like the sling to rest on. Slip the opposite arm
and your head through the sling. Yes, it’s going
to be tight the first few times, but the struggle is well
worth it. Spread the sling along your shoulder as far
as it can go. You
should have a flat sash around your body.
Step 2 - Choose your
hold.
There are many ways to hold your baby in the sling. The Baby Book by William
and Martha Sears contains lot’s of information about baby wearing. Two
of the most common holds - the
cradle hold and the hip
straddle hold. Experiment and find the hold that works best for you and
your baby.
Step 3 - Be Safe!
Always be alert when you are wearing your baby. Watch for squirmers; you don’t
want your baby to wiggle his way out. Watch that toddlers do not grab dangerous
objects, and avoid drinking hot beverages with the baby in the sling.
What
if slings normally cause me pain or discomfort?
If you have
small shoulders or experience shoulder pain with other
slings, you may find this sling very comfortable! It's
designed it to distribute the weight broadly over the shoulder,
back and top of the arm.
How
do I wash my sling?
Your knit
sling should be treated like a high quality cotton sweater.
It can handle most of what you can dish out, but use the
gentlest cleaning method you can to clean the sling to
your satisfaction. It will shrink in hot water.
We suggest turning the sling
inside out and washing it by itself on the delicate cycle
in warm water. Tumble dry low.
What
are Balter's stock colors? What if I want another color?
We currently
carry the following
colors.
