*Klickagift* ring sling is made from high quality cotton. The ring is made from stainless steel. There is a small pocket to put you extra staff for your kids such as small toy, bottle etc. The baby sling is reversible, you can wear the extra pocket either in front or inside. There are variety of ways to carry your baby using the ring sling, have fun trying out the different ways! *(Advantages of Babywearing) Return to the Womb - A baby being carried in a sling is able to experience warmth, motion, security, and sounds similar to what he heard while in the womb. Parents are more aware of their baby's needs, and can attend to them immediately. Pays Attention to Tiny Backs - A baby sling will conform to a baby's body, eliminating pressure on his developing spine. Close and Secure - Sling carriers allow babies to see and feel their mother, while increasing the time the mother is able to comfortably hold them. Hands Off The Baby Please - Wearing your baby in a baby sling protects him from curious strangers and their germs. Most people won't get too close to a baby being cuddled close to his mother's breast. Baby's Number One Choice - Babies prefer being held. (Think of the times you see mothers holding a baby with one arm and trying to push a stroller or shopping cart with the other.) Discreet Nursing - A baby sling provides for more discreet nursing in public. Optimal Weight Gain - A breastfed newborn who's having a hard time gaining weight will benefit while carried in the sling because he'll smell his mother's milk and be stimulated to nurse more often. Weight Distribution - baby slings, as opposed to strapped carries like backpacks or frontpacks, distribute the baby's weight evenly over the parent's back, reducing strain. Calmer Babies - Babies who are carried in a baby sling have more calm, alert periods. Slinging helps reduce crying and fussiness, and can help immensely with a baby who has colic. Confidence - Carrying a baby in a baby sling helps him to be more independent and self confident as he grows. A toddler who knows his mom is there for him and will pick him up and carry him when he needs her to is more apt to feel secure in his environment. Look Mom - HANDS! Older siblings will feel less resentful of a new baby who is carried in a sling, since Mom has her hands free to help with the older child's needs. *(How to Use Your baby Sling) It's important to remember that using a sling is something that is learned. It will take a bit of practice to easily use your sling, but soon it will become almost automatic to place your baby in and go. You will have more success if your baby is rested and fed before you start. (Preparing Your baby Sling for Use) 1)Lay your sling out flat. It will be easier to thread this way. 2)Take the portion at the end where there are not rings and fold them as you would a paper fan or a strip of construction paper to make something "jump out" of a card that you made in elementary school. It is a sort of corrugated fashion folding back and forth until you have a neat stack. The width of your folds should be the same as the width of the folds that are sewn on the ring end of the baby sling. 3)Lay out your long folded baby sling facing upward. 4)Pick up your folded stack end and bring it toward the rings and through both rings about half the length of your folded baby sling. 5)Take the folded stack end and flip it back over, like a snake, OVER the top ring and UNDER the bottom ring. Threading your sling is easier if you first lay it out flat. When you first open your sling, you will notice a folded over part. Holding the rings end of the sling in your left hand with the tag side down, unfold that piece and then spread the sling out completely on a flat surface. Gather the material together like you would fold a paper fan and pull it through both rings. Then pull it over the top ring and through the bottom ring, making sure to keep the edges or rails of fabric in the right place. (Follow each edge around to the rings and make sure it's on the same side through the rings. Make sure the material in the middle is evenly distributed through the rings instead of all bunched up.) *(Preparing to Wear Your baby Sling) (These instructions are for wearing your sling with the rings on your right shoulder; they can be mirrored for use with the rings on your left shoulder.) Hold your sling with the tail facing out, the rings in your right hand. Put your left hand through the sling and bring it over your head, with the rings resting just slightly in front of your right shoulder. Spread the fabric of the sling over your shoulder and evenly over your back (all the way from your shoulder blades to your lower back.) Pull the material tightly across your back so that all of the slack is in front of you. You are now ready to place your child in the baby sling. *The Cradle Hold* This hold is most popular for newborns, but can also be used with an older child or a nursing baby. Pull the inner fabric up on your chest, creating a "pocket" for your baby to sit in. Place your child in the sling with his feet on the side with the rings. (MW slings can also be used with the child's head on the same side as the rings. Either way is fine; it all comes down to what is more comfortable for you and your baby.) When the baby is comfortably in the sling with his head either inside or outside the sling (again, whatever is more comfortable for your child) pull the tail of the sling to tighten it. You can make the sling fit more snugly by adjusting the top and bottom rail independently. *Vertical Position* After pulling all the material around your back tightly, put your baby inside the sling with his bottom resting on the bottom rail, his tummy against yours, and his head resting on your upper chest. Holding him securely with your left hand, pull the fabric around him tightly, holding all of the slack between your hand and the rings. Gently tighten the sling with the top rail covering or mostly covering his head. This is for a newborn carry; a baby with head control will not need his head covered by the sling but may still enjoy the vertical position. *Kangaroo Carry* This position works best with younger babies who have head control. Put on your sling and create a pocket as if you were planning to use it in the cradle position. Cross your baby's legs ("Indian Style") and place the baby inside sitting up with his back against your chest. While supporting your baby's weight, pull on the tail to tighten the baby sling. *Front Carry* Put your child in the sling facing sideways; he will be facing the rings. Be sure the bottom rail comes out to your child's knees. If your child is restless or tired, you can place his arms inside the baby sling. Tighten the 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 sling resting on your hip with your child's legs straddling you. The bottom of the sling should extend out to your child's knees. The top of the sling should come up to his shoulder blades. This position can be used with the child's arms inside or outside the sling. Tighten the sling until your child is secure. (Troubleshooting): If your back begins to feel strained, make sure your baby is pulled close to your body. Tighten the sling as necessary. *(Back Carry) The back carry position is recommended for children who are at least one year old. Put your sling on with the rings too high (either on or behind your shoulder.) Place your child in the sling as far back on your hip as possible with his arms covered. Tighten your sling until your child is secure. Carefully slide your baby around to your back. Until you are familiar with this position it's a good idea to have someone help make sure your child is secure in the sling. The back carry position should only be used with a cooperative child. (Troubleshooting): If the rings end up in the middle of your chest while using this position, take your baby out and begin again, putting baby further back on your hip and starting with the rings further behind your shoulder. ***As long as you and your baby are both comfortable, there really is no "wrong" way to use your sling. The more you use it, the easier it becomes, and the more indispensable it will be to you.*** To view more on sling wearing pls go to: http://zolowear.com/Wearing.aspx http://www.mommycouture.com/pages/Howtouse.php http://www.peppermint.com/baby-wearing-instructions.html Please do surf the net as there is lot of link and videos on sling wearing instruction and benefit of sling wearing. Have fun trying out variety of ways to carry your little bundle of joy ! cheers; Ann www.klickagift.com