LOL I carefully would unfold Matilda out of the hug-a-bub & tried different ways... one thing is not to try until they have been asleep for 10 minutes or so, or if you can uncurl their hand without them stirring. Then I would pull one side away from me & try to slip her out. Most of the time that worked for us & Matilda learned really well how to transfer. She even now transfers easily if she's been asleep for 10 minutes. HTH!