Get comfortable - with placing your child carrier on the ground and find a position that allows you to stabilize it most effectively.
Adjust the stansons - or seat height to an approximate level, and loosen the tie straps before placing your child in the carrier, You child should be seated high enough to look forward over your shoulder but not so high that their chest is above the height of the carrier holder.
Loosen all the straps - and make sure the rear kick-stand is fully extended. The kick stands vary model to model so be sure ti is fully extended.
Place your child - into the carrier and make sure their feet and legs come through the leg openings and they are sitting comfortably. Make sure legs can move freely
Tighten - the shoulder straps then buckle them, do the side straps and then leg straps (remember straps and buckles vary by manufacturer).These can include the hip belt and shoulder, leg and sternum straps. Not all carriers come with all straps. Your child should be secure and comfortable but not restricted. Check to make sure the shoulder harness fits smoothly over your child's shoulders and that the leg straps are comfortable.
Put the Child Carrier on - by moving it to your knee and then yor back, its not unlike putting a full pack when you go for a hike on a trail. (You may require help the first time until you become comfortable with it yourself)
Test it out - For your first time out we recommend a walk around the backyard or down the street - better to deal with adjustment issues before out on the trail with a crying child!
