Lift the hood over the child's head and fasten the strings to the links on the shoulders.

You may just twist the string and swing it around itself or make a simple link knot.

With a small baby the upper edge of the carrier body will provide sufficient support while the baby is asleep provided if it reaches above the neck and to the back of the baby's head. In the front carry the baby's head usually rests more steadily against your chest and the sleep hood may not be needed at all.

The hood can also be worn to give better neck support for your child. Pull from the strings so that the upper edge of the hood comes tightly against the baby's neck and fasten the strings to the shoulder straps. On a small baby this method may be better than wearing the whole hood over the head.