Wearing your sling

1. Properly thread your sling
1. Lay the sling out on a flat surface
2. Grab the fabric end of the sling (tail) and gather the material
3. Pass the fabric through both rings
4. Thread the fabric back through the lower ring
5. Pull the fabric through and straighten
6. Adjust as needed
2. Hold your slings rings with one hand with the “tail” of the sling hanging in front of the rings
3. Slide your other arm through the “loop” of the sling and carry over your head
4. Lay the rings on the upper part of your shoulder with the tail laying flat
5. While opening the pocket of the sling, carefully place your child inside. Support the weight of the child while adjusting the sling.  Use the tail (either side at a time or both) to make the needed adjustment to secure the child.

Notes for wearing your sling

1. If using your sling with a newborn, it is important that you always support your infants head until your sling is properly adjusted to provided the needed support.
2. There are many positions to wear your child in.  As they get older/heavier, try different positions to carry your child. This will help reduce any strain on your body.
3. If you experience any discomfort while wearing your sling, check the following:
1. Ensure your sling fabric is properly spread across your back
2. Try a different position with your child
3. Adjust the rings higher or lower in relation to your shoulder and then tighten