Healthcare providers strongly recommend using the premature/newborn hold until your baby is four to six weeks old. This provides the proper support for your baby’s developing hips and spine, as well as proper support for their neck and head. The Premature/Newborn instructions on the following pages are given as though you will be positioning your baby towards your left side. Initially, you may be most comfortable positioning your baby in the CuddlyWrap™ while you are seated. The Premature/Newborn Hold can be used for babies from birth to about four months.
Follow steps 1-6 of the Basic
Tying, making sure that in Step 5, the right side of the CuddlyWrap™ crosses over the left before bringing the ends around your waist to your back.
Fan the wrap completely down your left arm.
Cradle your baby on top of the fabric on your left arm.
Pull the lower edge of the CuddlyWrap™ up over your baby’s head, body, and bottom to form a pocket. The fold or pocket must be over the baby’s head to provide the proper head support. Complete the fold over your shoulder and upper back.
