Scarf sling

In the most diverse countries of our planet, women have long been inventing various ways of carrying small children. In those days when there were no strollers yet, women carried babies in special devices that allowed them not to break away from everyday worries. At the same time, the child felt safe next to his mother, inhaled her aroma, listened to her heartbeat, as well as for 9 months in the womb. In addition, the baby always had access to her mother’s chest. Now such devices are called slings.

A sling scarf is a fabric about 5 meters long and about 70 cm wide, designed to carry children. The scarf should practically not stretch in length, but it is absolutely necessary that it stretches diagonally and in width, which is achieved by special weaving of strong threads.

• Universal. Such a sling can be used from the very birth of the baby until the baby asks for handles. At the same time, only the windings change, from the “cradle” for the newborn to any convenient windings for older children.
• Safe and physiologically sound. It is the sling-scarf that is best able to fix the child on the mother, as it is well distributed on the back and attracts it from all sides, provides support for the child’s head and perfectly removes the load from the adult’s spine.
• Allows mom to be mobile. No matter how convenient and easy the stroller is, it is still an additional burden on mom when you need to lower her down the stairs. In addition, not everywhere you can go with a stroller. For example, in some shops, pharmacies, a children's clinic.In this case, a sling scarf helps a lot. While the baby is in the sling, the mother can do household chores such as cooking, cleaning the room, hanging clothes washed. At the same time, the child is calm, gets his mother’s warmth so necessary for him at first and quickly adapts to the world.
• Incredibly beautiful. There are many different colors of sling scarves that can be selected according to the color of the clothes, which will allow mom to look stylish and irresistible, feminine and touching.

The disadvantages of a sling scarf include the following:

• it is necessary to train in order to learn how to correctly wind the sling;
• Dexterity is needed to shift a sleeping child from a sling to a bed;
• difficulties in dressing the scarf on the street, as the ends will touch the ground.

It is convenient to start babywearing with a knitted scarf. It is easy to adjust, tighten. It is very pleasant to the touch and soft. However, as the child grows and his weight increases, the knitwear, stretching, will begin to sag. The fragile spine of the baby will be forced to maintain the desired shape, which is fraught with curvature.

A great option for a baby’s fragile spine is Sling scarf made from natural linen and cotton fabrics. Such a scarf will tightly fit the back of the child and the entire load will be transferred to the canvas. Excess stiffness of these tissues will disappear after a few washes.

Thanks to the double diagonal (twill) weaving, the scarf stretches well only diagonally. Scarves with such weaving are the most universal option., because they do not stretch, unlike knitwear, and perfectly fix the child in the required position.

Long sling scarf (up to 550 cm) is suitable for a wide variety of winding methods. A large length sling is convenient to wear on two shoulders, then the baby is distributed evenly on both sides.

Medium Scarves (up to 390 cm) can be worn on one and on two shoulders.

Short scarf (average 270 cm) are worn only in a specific way, over one shoulder. Despite the limited number of windings, a sling scarf has a number of undeniable advantages:

• compactness;
• can be used not for its intended purpose, but as a cloak or blanket for a sleeping baby;
• it is convenient to rewind the scarf without sweeping the ends of the floor;
• it’s easier to master and not get confused in an unlimited amount of tissue.

The size of the sling scarf is its length. The size must be selected in accordance with the configuration of the parent.

For women of medium size (44-46), a 6 size scarf is suitable, the length of which is 4.7 m.

For miniature mothers, size 5 (4.2 m) is suitable.

For a tall mom or mom with a size larger than 46, a size 7 scarf (5.2 meters) is suitable.

It is also preferable for mothers with large breasts to choose a scarf with a length of at least 5 meters. Long scarves can be used by newborns and toddlers who are not yet walking. Short scarves are more suitable for older children who know how to walk and who often have to be removed from the scarf and put back.

The color of the sling is a very individual matter. Usually the color of a sling scarf is chosen to match the color of their clothes, since a sling is not just a fabric, but a noticeable, bright part of my mother’s wardrobe. However, not everyone has the opportunity to choose a sling scarf for each element of the wardrobe. Then you can choose a scarf according to color type women (Summer, Winter, Spring or Autumn). In accordance with the shade of skin, eyes and hair, a woman uses a very specific palette of colors.

Women with a contrasting, bright appearance belong to the Winter color type.For example, fair skin and black hair. Owners of this appearance will suit scarves of cold, bright shades: black, white, lemon, lavender, green, ruby.

Spring Woman has blue or green hair and golden hair. With this type of appearance, scarves of the following colors are well suited: ivory, apricot, amethyst, red, aquamarine.

Cool shades of colors belong to Summer Women. They have blue, blue, green eyes and blond hair. Such women can pick raspberry, lilac, cherry, dark green sling scarves.

Autumn color type is distinguished by warm shades - peach skin, amber hair, brown eyes. Such women will suit red, peach, golden beige, orange.

It is advisable to choose not one-color sling, but with many different colors. Then there will be more opportunity to choose other clothes for the color of the sling. It is good if the pattern on the sling matches the general style of clothing. For lovers of bright clothes, it is preferable to choose a plain sling and not too catchy. In the heat it is also better to use scarves of light shades.

The most ideal winding of a sling scarf for a newborn baby is a “cradle”. In addition, this winding does not require special skills. It is necessary to fold the scarf in half, to bring its ends over the shoulders so that the front has space for the pocket. The ends crossed at the rear should be brought forward under the arms and tied at the waist.

One of the most common, simple and convenient windings is the "Cross over the pocket." It is necessary to attach the middle of the scarf to the stomach and straighten it. Then take the straightened ends behind the back without twisting the scarf, and throw them on the opposite shoulders. At the same time, a “pocket” forms in the front, and a cross behind. It is necessary to put the child in the "pocket", gently lowering him from the shoulder. To carry the sling's under the legs of the baby crosswise, tie the ends at the waist at the back.

The same winding can be used for newborns. At the same time, it is necessary to place the child in the pocket not vertically, but horizontally, laying as if in a “cradle”. Then, from the side of the child’s head, take the end of the scarf and stretch it under the crumb body. The second end also hold under the back and tie both ends at the back.

You can get acquainted with windings in more detail and look at the winding process on the Internet using the video of Nina Zaichenko.

So, sling scarves manufacturer Mum's era are made in Russia, but materials are created all over the world - India, Turkey, China. “Miracle-child” is a fairly well-known brand of Russian manufacturers of sling scarves and other carry-over items.

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Firm Sling Scarf Manufacturers Boba are one of the recognized leaders in the production of safe transfers in the US and Europe.

Scarf Design Diva essenza Designed by Italian company designers. These scarves have versatile characteristics and excellent quality.

About sling scarves leave mostly positive reviews. First of all, buyers note the amazing convenience of this thing, its indispensability and beauty. All mothers who have acquired a sling-scarf enjoy the newfound freedom and mobility.

• Girls in slings of bright colors look very beautiful.

• With the help of various colors of sling-scarves, you can create the most delicate feminine, bright, rich, summer and stylish images.