safety information

sizing information

how to wear your sling
An Important Note About Safety:

When placed properly in the sling, your baby should be snug and secure. However, as with any carrier, it is important that you do not take your child's safety for granted. Take time to practice placing your baby into and out of the sling when there is an extra pair of hands around to help you. When adjusting to a new holding position, always keep a hand on your baby until you are certain they are securely placed in the sling. It is not advised to cook or handle sharp or otherwise dangerous objects while carrying your baby in the sling. Your sling should never be used in place of a car seat and will provide no protection to your child in the event of an accident.

Before each use, check your sling for signs of wear. Sweet Fletcher slings have only one weight-bearing seam which is triple reinforced for safety. If the seam appears to be stressed or loose, or if the sling sustains any rips or tears, discontinue use immediately.
What size baby sling do I need?
Sweet Fletcher slings are designed to carry children from birth through the toddler years. The size of the sling is determined by the size of the adult who will be wearing it, not by the size of the baby. For safe and comfortable carrying of your child, it is important to wear a properly sized sling. Sizes are based on a combination of height and build - if you have a particularly long or short torso for your height, please order a size up or down accordingly. Sling sizes are similar to a fitted shirt.
extra-small
small
medium
large
• 5'2" and under petite build
• 5'4" and under with average build
• 5'4" and up with average build
• 5'10" +
with average build
• 5'4" and up with small build
• 5'2" and under with larger build
• any height
with larger build
Wear your Sweet Fletcher sling across your body like a sash, crossing from one shoulder to the opposite hip. The curved seam of the sling should be placed near your hip or navel, pointing down. In order to keep your baby securely in place, your sling should be somewhat close fitting but not uncomfortable. A properly fitting sling will fall somewhere mid-torso: if your sling falls below your hip it is too large and if it is up under your arms it is too small. Sweet Fletcher slings are made of high quality 100% cotton fabric and may shrink slightly when laundered.
Ways to wear your Sweet Fletcher sling
THE CRADLE HOLD

Babies should always be placed on their backs when carried in the cradle hold. Little ones enjoy snuggling into the fetal position in the sling, but always make sure baby's head does not curl too far forward against his chest as this can make breathing difficult and can put your infant at risk for positional asphyxia. Keep baby's face clear of cloth which may obstruct breathing. It is very important to check on your newborn frequently while carrying them in your sling.

TIP: Newborns and very small babies sometimes seem to disappear into the folds of the sling. For extra support and to give your baby a lift, fold a receiving blanket and insert it in the sling before you place your baby.

 THE KANGAROO, SNUGGLE AND HIP HOLDS

Once your baby gains good head and neck control, they will most likely prefer to sit upright in the sling. Try carrying baby in the Kangaroo Hold (sitting in the sling with their back against your body), or the Hip Hold. Tuck younger babies' legs inbetween the layers of cloth. Older babies and toddlers like to let their legs dangle between your body and the sling. Make sure to create a deep seat from the sling pocket, with one edge of the sling sitting behind your child's knees and the other edge pulled as far up their back as is comfortable. You can also try the Snuggle Hold, which is just like the hip hold but with baby positioned in front of your body facing in. In this position your little one can easily see Mom or Dad's face and can rest a tired head on your chest for a nap on the go.

TIP: To pull your baby in closer to your body, spread the sling fabric down over your shoulder, exposing the interior cloth. Also, try tucking baby's arms inside the sling fabric when shopping to keep little hands from grabbing everything in sight!
Step-by-step video instructions coming soon!