How to Use Your Monarch Baby Carrier & Toddler Sling

Welcome! Here, you will find everything you need to confidently wear your Monarch Carrier, including step-by-step tutorials and expert tips.

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Monarch Buckle Carrier
How do I put on and adjust the Monarch Buckle Carrier?

General Wear Tips and Adjusting Your Monarch
When should I use the head support flap?

For Additional Support and Privacy
How do I do a back carry with the Monarch Carrier?

For Babies 6mo+ Who Can Sit Up Independently
How do I get my toddler into a back carry (Superman toss)?

Superman Toss Method (Great For Older Babies/Toddlers) *For Babies Who Can Sit Up Independently
When can my baby face forward in the carrier?

For Babies6mo+Who Are Sitting Independently and Tall Enough to Clear Chin Panel
*For Short Periods of Wear (20mins or less)
How do I adjust the Monarch Carrier for a snug fit?

Position the waistband high on your natural waist rather than on your hips, then tighten until the carrier sits flush against your body with no gaps. You should be able to slide one finger under the strap, but not rotate it side to side.

  1. Check the Velcro. Make sure the Velcro inside the waistband is flat and straight — bunching causes folding and discomfort.
  2. Position it high. The waistband sits on your waist, not your hips.
  3. Tighten to flush. Pull the strap as tight as is comfortable, with no gaps between the carrier and your body.
  4. Redistribute the weight. Lift your baby slightly, tug the top strap upward, then pull the strap down the back to relieve pressure on the waistband. Tighten again.
  5. Final check. Your baby should sit high, with weight not sinking into the waistband, and the shoulder straps lifting rather than cutting in.
How do I fold the Monarch Carrier for travel?

Fold the waistband into thirds, then into thirds again in the opposite direction, then cross the shoulder straps around the bundle and clip them to hold it closed. Folded this way it packs down small enough for a diaper bag or car.

  1. Clip the waistband. Buckle the waistband together, leaving some slack in the strap — you need that slack to make the folds.
  2. Fold into thirds. Fold the waistband into thirds.
  3. Fold into thirds again. Fold in thirds a second time, in the opposite direction, with the buckles facing outward so they're accessible for the next step.
  4. Cross the shoulder straps. Bring the shoulder straps across the back of the folded bundle, where you'll see the two buckles.
  5. Clip and tighten. Bring the straps parallel around the bundle, clip them into the buckle, and tighten so the fold holds.
  6. Tuck the excess. Roll or tuck any remaining strap so nothing dangles.
Monarch Toddler Sling
How do I thread the Monarch Toddler Sling strap?

Tutorial on threading your strap so it stays snug and secure.
How do I put on the Monarch Toddler Sling?

Gold detailing on the front, Monarch symbol on the back. Make sure to buckle the strap before trying to get your toddler in it, then you can adjust it.
How do I get my toddler into the sling safely?

Scoop the fabric to be all the way underneath their bum, extending to their knees when bent.