Podaegi Back Carry Position Wearing Instruction
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Podaegi Baby Carrier
Back Carry Wearing Instructions
(Demonstrated by Autumn and
Jarom)
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1. Stretch the podaegi out on a large chair or sofa Place baby
on the podaegi so that it goes all the way up to the base of the baby's
neck.
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2. Pull the straps of the podaegi around in front
of you tightly. While holding the podaegi straps taut in front
of you with one hand, stand up slowly. Always support the baby's bottom
with the other hand until the podaegi is completely on. Lean over and
boost baby up your back to a comfortable position. Baby's head should
be high on your back.
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3. You have two options at this point: one, you
can TIE the straps as shown in the picture above, or, you can just
CROSS the straps. You are doing this above your breasts. Then,
pull baby close to your back by pulling on the straps. You want as
little space as possible without making it too tight.
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4. Take the straps and pull them over your shoulders
going from the front to the back.
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5. Pull straps under the baby's bum and then cross
them (as you would for a Traditional Strapless Position).
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6. Pull straps around front and tie them, and
you're done!
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This is what the front looks like if you tie it above
your chest. The advantage to this way is that it is easier to to get
tight enough and easier to adjust it just by pulling a little on the
tie.
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This is what the front looks like if you choose to just
cross the straps over your chest. It is a little more difficult
to get this way tight enough without help.
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Cute picture with Autumn who has Jarom
snuggling against her back.
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Extra Information:
It is normal for the baby, especially an older baby, to pull their
arms out of the podaegi. There is nothing to worry about if they do.
Just make sure that the podaegi is up under their armpits so that
if they lean back they are supported as much as possible. You also
want to make sure they are very close to your back without very much
space at all between the two of you to help make carrying more comfortable
and also because it is safer when they are closer to your back.
In addition, make sure you have the straps tied well under their bum.
If it's not secure underneath, they can slowly start sliding out.
This is something very easy to prevent by making sure you tie it completely
under their diaper and make sure their legs are straddling you. Also
remember that there is no reason to tie the podaegi really tight around
the baby's legs and your waist, just make it comfortably tight. If
it feels uncomfortable, loosen it until it feels right.
The podaegi is very safe and fun. Just make sure to follow these little
tips to wearing the podaegi the correct way, and it'll be extremely
safe!
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