With one hand, lift the baby so that her back is still against your chest, so that she doesn't fall forwards. This slinging position is most stable when the baby's legs are crossed, so cross her legs. Pull her feet upwards, and with your other hand, open the sling to make a pouch.

Lower your baby's feet into the sling, making sure that they are inside the fabric, and not going through the bottom. Pull the top edge upwards to her chest.

Adust and tighten the sling as needed when the baby is in the desired position. The top edge should be particularly snug! Be sure to check the baby's position frequently, especially if you are moving around a lot. It is a good idea to keep one hand on the baby when using this hold, as smaller babies may suddenly flex their legs and "jump" out of the sling! This is less of an issue with a stretchy sling, but can be dangerous if your sling is not made of a stretchy material. Be aware of your baby's position at all times! Also, this hold is not secure when you are bending over forwards. Be sure to hold onto your baby with your hands if you are bending over.

Enjoy seeing the world with your baby!

This was the only position my first baby liked for several months. Sophia (shown in the photos) still prefers the cuddle hold for now.

An easy variation on this is a side-sitting carry – basically a cross between the kangaroo carry and the cradle hold. The baby goes in the sling with her head towards the rings, but sitting up. Her feet are inside the sling, as with the cradle hold, but she's upright and able to look around with her head free of the sling. Of course, this is appropriate only for babies with head control, but it's a great transition between the cradle hold and the hip carry.