How to Put On an Aerial Newborn Buckle Wrap, Step by Step

Quick answer

Put on the Aerial Newborn Buckle Wrap by securing the padded waist belt first, then lifting your baby into the panel and tightening the wrap straps evenly from bottom to top. Aim for a high, kissable position with a firm, close fit and a clear airway before you move.

Step-by-step: putting on the Aerial Newborn Buckle Wrap

1. Fasten the padded waist belt: Clip the waist belt around your natural waist or slightly above your hips, and tighten it so it stays in place when you lift your baby. Common mistake: wearing the belt too low, which pulls the panel down and makes the carry feel loose. Check that the belt does not slide down when you lift your arms.
2. Position the panel and straps: Let the panel hang in front of you with the straps untwisted and ready to lift over your shoulders. Common mistake: twisted straps, which create pressure points and make tightening uneven. Run your hands down each strap to confirm it lies flat before lifting your baby.
3. Lift your baby into the panel: Hold your baby facing you, with their legs in the panel and their head high enough to kiss. Common mistake: placing your baby too low, which can slump the spine and bring the chin toward the chest. Your baby's head should rest near your collarbone, not at your stomach.
4. Bring the straps over your shoulders: Lift one strap at a time over your shoulder while supporting your baby with the other hand. Common mistake: letting go of your baby to reach for a strap; keep one hand on your baby until both straps are in place. If you need both hands, sit down or ask for help before adjusting.
5. Tighten from bottom to top: Pull the lower strap sections first to bring the panel close to your baby's back, then tighten the upper sections to support the head and neck. Common mistake: tightening only the top, which leaves slack at the base and lets your baby sag. Slide a flat hand behind your baby's back; it should move with gentle effort, not slide in easily.
6. Run the safety checks: Confirm your baby's chin is off their chest, their face is visible and clear, and their nose and mouth are unobstructed. Check that the panel supports the back and that no fabric covers your baby's face. Common mistake: skipping the airway check because the carry feels snug. Do the airway check every time you put the wrap on, even for a short carry.
7. Settle in and reassess: Walk a few steps and look in a mirror or phone camera to check the carry from the side. Common mistake: assuming the fit is right without looking, since a loose base is easier to spot in profile. If the carry sags or your baby's head drops, take your baby out and restart from the waist belt.

Product facts

• Clementine - Aerial Newborn Buckle Wrap: Made from CloudBlend fabric with a padded waist belt. The soft fabric and padded belt are designed to make the wrap comfortable against your body while you tighten and adjust the carry.