| To
breastfeed in
the SlingEZee,
begin with your
baby in the
cradle hold,
either with
their head below
the rings and
their entire
body in the
sling, or with
their head
opposite the
rings, which
provides the
option of their
feet hanging
out. You may
find that you
can breastfeed
more discreetly
with their head
opposite the
rings.
You may find
that you want to
loosen the rings
somewhat to
create some
space in your
SlingEZee.
Whenever you
need to loosen
the tension of
your SlingEZee,
simply lift up
the lower ring.
Always hold on
to your baby
while doing
this. Next,
reach inside the
SlingEZee to
prepare your
breast for
feeding. With
that hand inside
the sling, grasp
your baby’s head
and shoulder
area and turn
them toward you,
tummy-to-tummy,
and latch them
onto your
breast. With
your baby
supported,
tighten the
fabric by
pulling on the
tail. This
should fully
support your
baby at the
breast so that
you can be
hands-free. If
you need to, you
can do the
bubbling
technique to
tighten the top
rail.
Another great
breastfeeding
position in the
SlingEZee is the
clutch or
football hold.
This position is
perfect for
nursing during
the first couple
of months. In
this position,
you will place
your baby in the
SlingEZee with
their head in
front of your
breast and their
legs curled
beneath your arm
on that same
side. Your arm
supports your
baby, with your
opposite arm
free to help
your baby latch
on. The clutch
hold is a great
position for a
mother who has
had a Cesarean
birth, as it
keeps the baby
away from the
incision. It is
also helpful for
the mother who
has a strong
milk let down,
because the baby
can handle the
flow more easily
in the clutch
hold. |
