PREEMIE POSITIONING
Starting with a Preemie, the sling is an oppexcellent transition from the womb. The baby remains tightly curled up in the fetal position, surrounded by the security of their mother’s sound, smell, feel, motion and warmth they are so used to. Because of the hammock style of the sling, it is not at all uncommon (or uncomfortable) for newborns to get swallowed up in all the sheeting. This can be eliminated with a few adjustments... for moms sake. The best position for the tiny newborn is to put their head toward the rings in the reclining, leaning back, looking out, with their head supported position!

Making sure the sling is on me correctly.	There are three steps to putting any baby in any position correctly! STEP 1 I always put the sling on me with the pad (pillow portion of the sling) on my shoulder. The rings are up front, high on my chest positioned approximately where you would pin a corsagewith the tail hanging down so you can easily adjust the sling.
Preparing the pouch for the reclining position	STEP 2 Decide on which position you want to place your baby in and ready the fabric by adjusting it accordingly BEFORE you pick your baby up. In the reclining position I would begin by lifting up on the inside batting placing it high on my chest. Then without sliding or turning the pillow off my shoulder, I slide the excess fabric behind my back while simultaneously pulling the top edge of batting straight out in front, thus creating a little pouch in which to place my baby. Very Important Tip! Next, I would fold a receiving blanket and place it in the sling FIRST just under the rings where the baby’s head will rest as to fill out the bag adding a little body to your baby so they won’t get so buried.
Stuffing the sling with a little blanket first.	STEP 3 Now you are ready to put your baby in their little nest. For reclining, I first cross my baby’s arms and legs and simply place them in the sling with their head towards the rings. It is a also a good idea to immediately start walking. They will soon settle in and find their own little niche. They may look a little scrunched up to you, but remember that’s the womb like position they are used to and like best. And, remember they do have a voice, if they didn’t like it, they will let you know!
"The womb with a view."