How to Front Carry in Your Tula Free-to-Grow Baby Carrier

1. Position the waist belt so that the panel is centered on the front of your body.

2. Hold the baby so that they are positioned on your body with their legs in an "M" shaped position.

3. Use one hand to support the baby while using the other hand to smooth the panel up the baby's back.

4. While supporting the child with one arm, slip the other arm into the strap.

5. Switch hands and slip the other arm into the other strap, making sure to keep one hand supporting baby until both straps are securely over your shoulders.

6. Buckle the should strap connector by reaching behind your neck and clipping the buckle shut. Adjust to your comfort by tightening or loosening the should strap connector webbing.

7. Smooth the shoulder straps one at a time toward your back and adjust each side by pulling forward on the adjustable straps under the arms for a snug fit. Continue to adjust until both you and your baby are comfortable. The panel should fit snugly around your baby, supporting their torso.

8. Ensure that the baby's bottom is seated deeply in the panel just above the waist belt by gently pushing up on the baby's calves. Baby should be seated in the "M" shaped position.

HOW TO TAKE OFF CARRIER

1. To take the baby off, start by loosening the straps under the arms. Do not unclip the waistbelt until your baby in removed from the carrier.

2. Lift up on shoulder strap to bring the shoulder strap connector up towards the back of your neck.

3. Unclip the shoulder strap connector with one hand while securing baby with the other hand.

4. Remove the shoulder straps one at a time while always keeping one hand on the baby.