1 Thread your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling by passing the tail toward the center (making a circle with the sling, tag on the inside of the circle) through both of the rings.  Then, pass tail back over one ring and back through the other ring. Tip: Unfolding  your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling before threading it makes it easier to adjust.

2 Hold the rings of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling with your right hand. Be sure the tail is in front of the loop.

3 Put your left arm through the loop and bring the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling over your head.

4 Rest the rings high your right shoulder. As you securely tighten your child into the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling (as in fig. 5), the rings should end up over your collar bone.  If the rings are too far up or down, it may make it uncomfortable to wear.  Be sure the comfort shoulder pad ends up on your shoulder with the fabric spread evenly.  This will be more comfortable.

5 Open the pouch of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling and carefully set your baby inside. While you support your baby's weight and head, pull on the tail to tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling. You can customize the fit of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling by pulling on one side of the tail to tighten one side of the pouch and pulling on the other side of the tail to tighten the other side of the pouch. Once your baby is securely in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling start moving around. Your baby enjoys motion and this will help both of you get used to using your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling.

6 As your baby gains weight, some feel you can minimize the strain on your back by wearing the rings lower and spreading the fabric across your shoulder. You will find what works for you.

Removing your baby from the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling
Lift and pull the top ring away from your body, loosening the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling just enough to make it easy to remove your baby. This will preserve the customized fit that you have created so the next time you use your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling it can be tightened with a simple tug of the tail.

Using your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling with Newborns Whenever you place your newborn in your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling, always support your baby's head until the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling has been tightened enough to provide support. Newborns usually should lie down or use a tummy to tummy position in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling until they have head control. You may place your baby in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling with the head on either side. The cradle position is also excellent for nursing. As you nurse you can completely cover yourself by placing the tail of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling over your shoulder. Some newborns are happier in a tummy to tummy position (see Fig. 8). Your baby can be carried this way if you tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling enough to support your baby's head.

Newborn, Reclining, Nursing Positions Pull one side of your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling up against your chest to create a deep, secure pouch. Open the pouch with one hand and, while supporting your baby's head and weight, set your baby in with the head on either side. Continue to support your baby as you pull on one side of the tail to tighten the outer part of the pouch and the other to tighten the inner part. Please be sure to tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling sufficiently so that your baby is secure. Very young babies may seem all bunched up inside the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling. Most babies are comfortable this way. If not, they will let you know. If you think your baby is lost down inside the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling you can put a receiving blanket or small pillow in it before setting your baby inside.

Newborn Vertical Position  Carefully place your baby in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling. The bottom of the fabric should cover your baby's bottom and the top of the fabric should cover your baby's head. Tighten the top of the fabric enough to support your baby's head. Tighten the bottom of the fabric to securely hold your baby in place.  Babies may also be placed with their legs hanging out, provided the fabric of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling is securely placed under the child’s bottom, out to the knees.

Using your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling with Older Babies Once your baby has head control she will probably want to sit in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling so she can see her world. Your baby can sit in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling in several positions.

Kangaroo Carry  This position works best with younger babies who have head control. Put on your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling and open the pouch as if you were planning to put your baby in lying down. Cross your baby's legs and place your baby in sitting up. While supporting your baby's weight, pull on the tail to tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling.

Front Carry As your baby grows the Kangaroo Carry position may no longer be comfortable, but the front carry position will work well. Place your baby in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling facing sideways. Be sure the bottom fabric comes out to your child's knees. For a restless child, the top fabric should also cover your child's shoulders. Tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling until your child is secure.

Hip Carry This is an excellent position for heavy toddlers because your hip is used to support your child's weight. Put your child in your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling and rest your child on your hip with your child's legs straddling you. The bottom of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling should extend out to your child's knees. The top of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling should come up to your child's arms. If your child is restless, pull the top of the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling over your child's arms. Tighten the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling until your child is secure

Back Carry The Back Carry position is recommended for children who are at least one year old. Put your Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling on with the rings too high on your shoulder. You may want to start with them on or slightly behind your shoulder. Place your child in the Cozy Cuddler Baby Sling in the hip carry position with your child's arms covered. Carefully slide your baby around to your back. It is recommended that until you are used to this position you have a friend check your child's security. Please remember that with all brands baby slings your baby is not tied in. The back carry position should only be used with a cooperative child.