Soothing Waters Doula Service - Cynthia Kuffel, Birth Doula DONA trained, Springfield MA
BabySash
A BabySash is a wrap that you can use to carry baby up to 5 different ways with 3 different ways of wrapping.  They are very comfortable and easy to use, once you have gotten the hang of it.  Babies love the BabySash, they feel more secure being close to you and you can get stuff done without having to put down your baby.  If the BabySash gets uncomfortable, just adjust fabric to make wearing more comfortable.

Most of my BabySash's are made with a reversible pocket that can hold any stuff you may need (like your phone, diaper, etc.)and when the BabySash is not in use it all fits inside the pocket for easy storage in your diaper bag.  All material used is breathable, but you should always check on your baby while wearing them. 

I have several different BabySashes available and costs differ between $25 to $35 depending on material and style.  I have both single color & two-colored BabySash w/pocket, as well as some w/out pockets.  If I don't have a color or style that you are looking for, feel free to contact me by e-mail and I may be able to custom make one for you.

This is the kangaroo hold - great for newborns or when your baby falls asleep and you need to wrap them as they are.  This hold also works great for nursing
as shown below on left in the two tone BabySash (just remember that once finished with nursing, baby should be moved to an upright position for safety)



Shown on the right is the Side-Caring Hold -it is great for older children and is wrapped differently then the basic style.







This is the Basic wrapping style - once wrapped you can hold baby 5 different ways; forward facing, hug hold, side, nursing & backpack.



















Also great for Dads!!





Once baby falls asleep side wraps can help hold baby's head upright and in place

BabySash Safety 
Should only be used on babies 8lbs to 35lbs. 

Babies can fall from improper use. Follow the instructions for use.Leaning, bending over, or tripping can cause baby to fall or become injured.Exercise caution and always keep one hand on baby while moving.

WARNING—SUFFOCATION HAZARD Babies, especially those under four months or with respiratory problems,can suffocate from improper use. Follow the instructions for use.Always ensure that baby’s airways are unobstructed and baby is breathing properly.Ensure baby’s face is always visible and baby’s chin is lifted off baby’s chest.

BabySash Wrapping Instructions

First line up front pocket with your center.









Then holding the sash ends criss-cross in back over shoulders.










Bring over the front and put ends down behind the pocket.






Take ends and wrap around body until you can tie off.









Putting in baby


Put legs in side of criss-cross so that material sits under baby's bottom.







Pull fabric out wide to create a comfortable strap over baby's back.







Then pull up center pocket over baby's legs and body.  Baby's bottom should be resting in a "pocket" of material.  Material can go up baby's back or up to head depending on how much coverage you want.





To carry baby on side just shift the criss-cross section over to side and put baby in same as above.








To carry baby in the front put baby's legs through criss-cross and pull out material so that she is well supported under her bottom and straps go up over her shoulders.


Move front pocket material over baby's legs to go around her stomach.







More coming soon!!  Until then see these links for other how to videos:


BabySash Inventory
The following BabySashes are single colored with a reverse-able pocket that also works as a carrying bag. They are $25 each.

Green with Classic Pooh Bear pocket.  The fabric is thicker knit and great for cold weather






Orange thin jersey knit with multi-colored flowers.



Blue stripped soft knit with blue-green pocket.












Blue stripped soft knit with blue-purple leaves


Light Pink jersey knit with circle pocket





Blue with blue circle pocket.  This fabric is very thin ribbed knit and makes a great BabySash for hotter days.



Blue stripped soft knit with brown firework pocket


Green with multi colored circle pocket.  This fabric is thicker knit and great for colder weather.




Coral knit with pink sequin pocket




Coral knit with brown-pink flowered print pocket.







This wrap doesn't have a pocket, but comes with a bag to carry BabySash in.  It is blue with center circle fabric strip and it is $25.  The fabric is also ribbed knit and is great for cold weather.







The following BabySashes are two colored with reverse-able pockets that carry the BabySash. They are $25 each.

Orange & Pink thin jersey knit with orange-pink leaf pocket







Purple & Pink thin jersey knit with purple-pink swirl pocket


Orange thin jersey knit & Dark Pink soft knit  with multi colored circle pocket






Light Pink & Purple thin jersey knit with multi-colored flower pocket








Light Pink & Orange thin jersey knit with orange-pink leaf pocket






These BabySashes are made with more expensive fabrics so the cost on them is a little bit more.  They all come with a reverse-able pocket that also works as a bag to hold the BabySash in.  They are $30.



Plum lace BabySash with purple-pink swirl pocket










Turquoise spandex like fabric with blue leaf pocket






Also check out my Facebook album for more available BabySashes
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