1.  Stretch the podaegi out on a large chair or sofa.  Place baby on the podaegi so that it goes all the way up to the base of the baby's neck.

2.  Pull the straps of the podaegi around in front of you tightly.  For a young infant, you want to make sure the baby's arms are inside the podaegi. 

3.  While holding the podaegi straps taut in front of you with one hand, stand up slowly. Always support the baby's bottom with the other hand until the podaegi is completely on.  Lean over and boost baby up your back to a comfortable position.  Baby's head should be high on your back, a little higher than you want because baby will settle down some when you are finished.

4.  Cross the straps across your chest just at armpit level.  Make sure the podaegi fits snugly across your chest, but is not too tight...this is especially important for nursing mothers.  If you are having trouble getting it to feel tight enough, fold over the top after you are finished putting it on.

5.  Wrap the straps behind you and cross them securely under baby's bottom.  Baby's legs should hang down and slightly straddle your body.

6.  Bring the straps in front of you and tie them in front.  You don't need to make this too tight to cause circulation problems for the baby.  Just make it snug.  If it's uncomfortable, then loosen it.

Extra Information:

It is normal for the baby, especially an older baby, to pull their arms out of the podaegi.  There is nothing to worry about if they do.  Just make sure that the podaegi is up under their armpits so that if they lean back they are supported as much as possible.  You also want to make sure they are very close to your back without very much space at all between the two of you to help make carrying more comfortable and also because it is safer when they are closer to your back.

In addition, make sure you have the straps tied well under their bum.  If it's not secure underneath, they can slowly start sliding out.  This is something very easy to prevent by making sure you tie it completely under their diaper and make sure their legs are straddling you.  Also remember that there is no reason to tie the podaegi really tight around the baby's legs and your waist, just make it comfortably tight. If it feels uncomfortable, loosen it until it feels right.

The podaegi is very safe and fun.  Just make sure to follow these little tips to wearing the podaegi the correct way, and it'll be extremely safe!!  Happy wearing!