You can use it in 5 ways: "lying down hold," "firm hold," "facing hold," "forward-facing hold," and "back carry"! Plus, you can use the lying down hold even if your baby's neck isn't stable right after birth, so it can be used for a long time, from 0 to 36 months. Of course, it comes with a head cover to protect the baby's head. It also has shoulder covers, so my shoulders didn't hurt while carrying the baby. There's also an outer pocket where you can put things like handkerchiefs, tissues, diapers, and other necessities. I used this for my child, so it's a used item, but I don't think there's any damage. I would like to sell it to someone who understands this.