Would you like to know which way of tying is most suitable for your Mama Nuka sling and your baby?

With a little practice, slings are easy to put on and versatile in use. They grow with you – from infancy to toddler age.

There are ways of tying on the stomach, on the hips or on the back. We would like to give you an overview of the different carrying techniques and when it is best to use which technique.

Our tips first

• Be patient with yourself and your baby and practice in peace. You'll see: it's wonderful to wear and you'll soon be able to tie it very quickly

• If you are unsure, we will be happy to help you find the right binding method for you and your baby - and to learn it. In a 60-minute babywearing consultation , our babywearing consultant Stefanie explains how to do it via video call or live in your living room

• Of course, every Mama Nuka sling comes with detailed illustrated instructions when you buy it

• You can find an overview of the different binding methods at the end of this article as a printable PDF

How to tie your sling

Wrap cross carry

The wrap cross carry is particularly suitable for carrying newborns or premature babies. Three panels of fabric gently hug your child and absorb the weight. In this way, the little head and the small body are held securely from all sides. Thanks to the “head-kissing height”, your baby can perceive you very closely despite their still immature eyesight. Resting on your heart gives your little treasure security and security. You can achieve additional neck support by rolling the upper edge of the sling and this "collar" reaches to the back of your child's head. The wide cloth cross distributes the weight very evenly over your shoulders, your back and your hips. In summer it is comfortable to wrap only one strip of cloth around your baby. With the cross wrap, most of the weight is in the upper shoulder/neck area and this could become uncomfortable as the weight increases. In this case, it is worth trying other carrying options

When is it suitable? Suitable from birth to toddler age

where is the baby Upright in front of the chest

What are the advantages? Ergonomically very good for the baby and protects the back of the wearer

For which cloth size suitable? From 410 cm and up

The kangaroo carrier

The kangaroo carrier is suitable from birth and securely supports the child's entire body. It is especially nice for babies who like to fall asleep in a sling. With the kangaroo carrier, the baby can easily be put down with the sling and continue dreaming in peace. The kangaroo carrier is easy on the shoulders and back because the weight is distributed very well. However, due to the folded shoulders, freedom of movement in the shoulder area can be somewhat restricted for the wearer.

When is it suitable? Suitable from birth

where is the baby Upright in front of the chest

What are the advantages? Sleeping baby can be put down with the cloth. Good weight distribution on the shoulders

For which cloth size suitable? From 380 cm and up

The hip seat

It is certainly a completely natural and automatic movement for you to put your child down on your hip in order to carry it. The same goes for your child, who automatically bends his little legs to cling on. You can easily tie your Mama Nuka sling to the hip seat and thus support you and your baby. In this way you can distribute the weight of your little darling on your hips and shoulders. Your hands are free and you gain a greater range of motion. Your baby's back is securely supported, which is particularly important for babies who are not yet able to sit up on their own. The hip seat is also ideal for larger babies or toddlers. You can tell that the hip seat is correctly tied by the fact that you don't have to create a counterweight to your baby and your spine stays straight or you don't buckle at the hips.

If you are looking for more tips and information about the different shapes and tying methods of the waist seat, please read on here . The hip seat is tied super fast. But if you like it even easier, you can go straight to our Ring Sling .

When is it suitable? From the 10th week to infancy

where is the baby Side on the hip

What are the advantages? Very natural way of carrying with a clear view and freedom of movement for the baby. Is great for older children

For which cloth size suitable? From 380 cm

The hip sling

The hip sling is a tying variant that you can also tie with a long scarf and that is very comfortable and comfortable to wear. Before you tie this variant, you should decide which side you want your baby to sit on. It is a practical alternative to the hip seat and scores with a comfortable fit, with panels of fabric that run twice over the shoulders. Your child is additionally supported by the knot or the cross under his bottom. The hip sling can be adjusted later by untying the knot and pulling the fabric strand by strand again.

When is it suitable? From the 12th week to infancy

where is the baby Side on the hip

What are the advantages? Very natural way of carrying with a clear view and freedom of movement for the baby. Is great for older children

For which cloth size suitable? From 380 cm

The backpack carrier

At the latest when your baby is getting a little bigger, it is worth trying out the backpack carrier. With this you relieve your back and promote the healthy, ergonomic posture of your child. In addition, your stomach is free again and you can do a lot more yourself and your baby has a great view of the world from behind!

When is it suitable? From the 4th/5th month, when your baby can safely hold his head up

where is the baby upright on the back

What are the advantages? Very safe back carry. Your child hears everything and you have space in front of your stomach.

For which cloth size suitable? From 380 cm

That was our overview of the most important, most common and, above all, safest ways to carry your Mama Nuka sling. We wish you a lot of fun trying it out and don't give up if it doesn't work right away.

In this PDF we have summarized all binding instructions for you again.

Mama Nuka is the first sling that is purely plant-based and does not contain a drop of chemicals! Find out more about Mama Nuka here: