Slings are so versatile.  They can be worn so many different ways.  You can cradle your baby, wear your older child on your back, on your hip, you can wear two babies at once, etc.  The possiblities go on and on. 

Intructions

1.  Unfold your pouch and put it on as if you are wearing a sash.  The shoulder that is going to support your baby's wieght is the shoulder that is going to have the sling resting on it. 

2. The wider side of the sling (the pouch) should be down between your belly button and hip.  

3. Place baby in sling in desired position.

        * (Pouch should not be pulling on your neck.  Adjust your sling to sit evenly between your neck and shoulder.)

*Directions for different positions are below 

 Cradle Hold 

1. Put sling on desired shoulder.

2. Open the pouch part of the sling with one hand and support baby with the other hand.

3. Place baby inside the pouch area horizontally with head at one end and feet at the other end.  Baby's legs should be down by your hips area. 

4. Adjust baby so that he/she is comfortable and can see out if desired.

* small babies/premies tip:  Baby can be adjusted so that he/she is not buried down in the pouch.  Simply rotate the sling and place baby in a narrower part or add a small blanket under baby for added support. 

Hip Carry

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1. Put sling on desired shoulder.

2. Place baby on the desired hip. 

3. Open pouch with one hand while supporting baby with the other hand.

4. Place pouch over babies head and then pull it down over baby's body until his/her bottom is resting deep inside the pouch of the sling. This means that once the sling is pulled over baby, open it so the baby can sit comfortably in the pouch.

5.  Pull the remaining fabric up toward baby's shoulders, leaving arms exposed.  Make sure pouch is secured all around baby's body before letting go! 

       * Sling can also be pulled all the way over baby's shoulders with  arms inside the sling if desired.  

 * Babies that can hold their own head up will love this position. 

Tummy to Tummy

Kangaroo Hold

1. Put sling on desired shoulder. 

3. Open pouch with one hand while supporting your child with the other hand.

2. Then place child inside the pouch of the sling facing out (away from you).  They usually like to sit "indian style" or if they have short legs, they can just bend them at the knee.

Back Postion

 *Please remember, NEVER let go of your baby  or pet until you are certain that he/she is securley in your sling.  Your baby is not strapped in so pay close attention to him/her at all times.