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Is putting on the Kozy easy? Yes!! For some they get it the first time with no help. Others need more practice, but before long you will find you can do it in seconds no problem. Before putting baby in the first time make sure s/he is fed, changed and happy. Some babies protest to being worn on the back at first so I suggest a nice walk outside.
The straps can go either over baby's shoulders or under his arms. Some little ones really protest to the straps going over their arms and they prefer more freedom. They will need to be positioned higher in the fabric for the straps to be under the arms (this can be done by folding the bottom up). My daughter loves being covered in fabric as you will see in most of the pictures on this site (if I position her arms out she is always trying to put them in ;-) Having the straps positioned over his shoulders will not only hold him more securely (and provide head support) but will also be more comfortable for you as he is being held closer to your body. Should you desire baby higher in the fabric and are having trouble getting him there, try folding or rolling the bottom up a bit before tying the waist straps on. You may also need/want to fold up the bottom to wear a newborn.
The Kozy was made to be worn snugly. The straps should be pulled and tied firmly. Don't be afraid to make it tight. A loose carrier will leave baby hanging too low and will not hold him firmly. This will also result in discomfort for you. The higher and tighter the carrier is the more comfortable it will be.
How the Kozy Works
Your Kozy consists of two shorter straps that go around your waist and two longer straps that go over your shoulders and cross in the back (for front carry) or go under your arms OR cross in the front (for back carry).
If your carrier has a pocket this will be on the outside with the smooth fabric facing baby. If your carrier is one color then placing the stitching inside (facing baby’s back) is more aesthetically pleasing. If your carrier is reversible then you choose which side you want to be more visible.
How you choose to tie the straps is up to you. I recommend a square knot because it will not accidentally come undone like a bow will. However, a bow is easier to untie. I do not however recommend tying the shoulder straps in a bow when you have baby on your back simply because they are not visible to you at the time and you may not know should they accidentally come untied. Safety is always most important.
Once you get the feel of the Kozy you will find that you can place baby lower in the fabric to provide better head support, or higher to allow him to reach his hands out to play with toys etc. The curved head support can also be folded down when not needed to allow baby a better view.
For fantastic instructions including picture on how to use your Kozy please visit:
http://www.kozycarrier.homestead.com/instructions.html
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