Thread the tail of the sling like you would a belt, and wear over one shoulder-whichever shoulder you feel most comfortable with. I wear it over my left shoulder so that my right hand is free. If you are left handed you may be more comfortable with the sling over your right shoulder. Tighten the sling a bit. Pull the back panel of the sling up to make a pocket. Hold baby over one should with his feet tucked under him. Slip him into the pocket of the sling and pull the back panel up again. Begin tightening the tail of the sling. The rings should stay close to your shoulder with the pleated/ruffled part sitting on top of your shoulder. The sling should be tight across your back and should hold baby close to you. Pull the outer panel up around baby's back or completely over his head if you have a cuddly little baby. Adjust the outer edges/rails of tail of the sling to get it nice and tight. Adjusting the sling will be harder to do on newer slings. You can wash your sling and use fabric softener to allow the fabric to slide easier on the rings. It will also become easier the more you use it. You may need to re-thread the tail of the sling through the rings if they overlap too much and don't allow for adjustment. In the Newborn hold, your baby should be centered against your chest with his feet and legs curled under him like he was in the womb. It's a very comfortable position for newborns. If you feel like you need to hold onto your baby with one hand to keep him from falling ...
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