We are often asked how to fold buckle carriers to keep them neat. Nobody wants their baby carrier buckle to get shut in a car door, because the straps were dangling loose. Keeping your buckle carrier safe and neat is really simple, so let us show you how!

How to fold a buckle carrier

1. Lay your carrier down with the inside facing you.
2. Fold the shoulder straps in half
3. Fold the shoulder straps across the top of the carrier panel
4. Roll the panel down enclosing the shoulder straps
5. Fold the rolled panel until it sits on the waistband.
6. Finally, clip the waistband and tighten it to keep it all secure.

You may find videos easier, this video show how to fold a buckle carrier whilst standing without laying it on the floor, which is really handy when you’re out and about.

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We hope this guide to keeping your buckle carrier neatly folded has been handy. If you’d like any help, at any point on your sling journey, why not get in touch by email, or call us on 01133 206 545? You can book a FREE 15 minute phone consultation or a longer phone or video consultation. We can help you find the right sling for your situation.

Meanwhile, find out more about slings, carriers and carrying in the carrying section of our Knowledge hub. The ‘Caring for your sling’ section has videos and articles on many topics; for instance washing slings, checking their condition, rethreading a buckle and much more. If there’s an issue that we haven’t covered yet, then just let us know. We are happy to cover common queries and make carrying your little ones less confusing!