FAQ Portawawa Traditional

Is the traditional Portawawa safe?
If used correctly, is very safe.

I can take a newborn in a Traditional Portawawa?
Yes. Follow the instructions in the manual for carrying infants, fetal position with legs drawn up, as if you're in the belly of the mother. The Portawawa serves as an extension of the womb, in addition to covering the physical and emotional needs of a tiny baby. Please make sure that air is circulating around your baby and his head is not crushed against his chest. For detailed information on the correct positioning of the newborn, should read this article: http://www.familialibre.com/pages/mliss-stelzer-colocacion-corr.php

How many months should my child have to put it in a traditional Portawawa?
You can take your son since he is a newborn until at least 2 years of age or 30 lb.

I can take my little baby in the back?
We do not recommend you to take your baby in the back when it is still very small and you need to have eye contact with your child permanently. If you need to do it, do it for very short periods and fast.

Will my baby's legs are numb or cramped if you sit in the kangaroo position?
No. The kangaroo position, where the baby's legs are like I was doing yoga, is a natural position for the baby. They are very flexible and love to be seated in this way.

Until what age can go sit in kangaroo position?
If your baby is accustomed to go from sitting on tiny kangaroo position, you take it well until 8 months or more.

And when my baby grow, I have to buy another traditional Portawawa a bigger size?
The good news is no. Traditional Portawawa The same will serve to take your baby from newborn to 2 years. The size of Portawawa is that of the wearer, not the baby.

Am I better buy one size to also be my husband?
It is not recommended because the Portawawa do not look good and feel pretty uncomfortable, as when you wear pants that is not your size.

When I take my baby loaded in the Portawawa from so small does not impair the column?
No, quite the contrary, your baby will be accommodated in the Traditional Portawawa a very comfortable way, following the natural curve of your spine, as if in a hammock.

How about Mom's column, I do not cause back pain the load in this way?
The baby's weight is distributed on your shoulder, back and waist, will be well distributed. It is important that the fabric that falls on your shoulder and back is well stretched, not wrinkled, but feel that the baby's weight is concentrated in places where the fabric bunches and could cause you pain, shoulder or back. And we recommend that if you are starting to use the traditional Portawawa a little older baby, do it for short periods until your back musclesget used the constant weight of your baby.

For the few months I can load it by opening her legs?
Your legs should surround your waist when your baby can sit up alone, between 4 and 7 months. You will notice you when you upload it to the hips and legs naturally hug your waist.

My baby does not like being in the Portawawa?
Most babies love to go on a Portawawa but some people take a little getting used to. If your baby cries or irritating, try again when she is calm and you're also, sometimes parents get nervous and that it passed on to their children. Try a different position, suddenly your baby likes to be vertical rather than horizontal.

I can breastfeed my son while I load a Portawawa?
Yes. Breastfeeding is very comfortable and discreet wearing your Portawawa Traditional. It takes a little practice, but once you get it, you can walk while breastfeeding. You just have to accommodate your child pair is at the height of your chest.

Not too hot Traditional Portawawa for the baby?
Just dress your baby with less clothing and shelter it not so much.

Is the color of Portawawa related to the sex of the baby?
No. Think of your Portawawa as a garment that has a utility: carrying your baby. Choose a color as you choose the color of a blouse or pants. Not because you have a male child to choose blue or daughter pink. The colors of the Portawawas are designed with the season and all-season neutral colors so that matches your clothes.

What is the use Traditional Portawawa padding?
When the baby is sitting on your hip, the padding used to give greater comfort to your baby.

Is there an earring of fabric on the outside of my Portawawa Traditional to serve?
It is an earring that is cooked to your Traditional Portawawa so you can hang a small toy or chuponcito your baby.

Can it be machine washed and tumble?
You can wash your Portawawa on delicate cycle of the washer, as you would your baby's clothes. It is recommended that you leave it to dry, but if necessary, use the soft option of a clothes dryer.

Does Portawawa shrink when washed?
Like any textile, can shrink a little when you wash it, but when you start using, began to give way again.