7 Safety Tips for Breastfeeding in a Ring Sling

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Safely and Successfully Breastfeeding On a Ring Sling
TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY BREASTFEED ON A RING SLING

Always wear your sling the correct way.
Be sure to read any instructional material that comes with your sling or learn how to tie it properly from online videos.
Use the right sling for your baby’s weight.
Different types of slings work well for babies of different sizes.
Always keep your baby’s head high enough
Keeping your baby’s head high will allow your child’s spine, neck, and airway to be in the proper position.
Always keep your baby’s chin and chest separated by a space of about two adult fingers.
This ensures the right amount of airflow and maintains a safe breathing position for your baby.
Keep a tummy-to-tummy position at all times, even during feeding.
This positon makes will make it easier for you to use your body to support your child and ensure that baby is in the best positon possible
Be sure the ring side of your sling’s fabric is spread out thoroughly over your shoulder for maximum support.
When you spread the fabric out like a sleeve over your shoulder, you’re able to support the weight of your baby easily without the risk of the sling pulling out of place
Don’t try the cradle position for breastfeeding.
While many nursing moms have perfect this style of breastfeeding this is actually a very potentially dangerous method.
It’s important to remember safety practices even when you feel like you’ve gotten more comfortable with the process, too, and never cut corners.