Secure the “lumbar belt” around your waist
by fastening the “lumbar buckle.” Pull strap To
tighten.
4.
While the second person is supporting the
child, bring the carrier body up over
the child’s back.
6.
With assistance from your partner, place child
gently on your back like you are giving them a
piggyback ride. Your child’s legs should wrap
around your waist and their arms should be on
your shoulders.
5.
Once the carrier body is up, the second person
will secure it closed by attaching both “hook and
loop” side closures, then side closure buckles and
finally the head support buckles. You will hear a
“click” when secure.
7.
NOTE: It is helpful to reach around and provide add-
ed support for the child by placing your hand under
the child’s bottom while carrier body is being secured
closed.
10.
NOTE: It is helpful to lean forward slightly to help keep
child in a high position on your back.
* Your child should be supported by your partner at
all times.
11.
Once all buckles are fastened, pull backward
on the shoulder strap end to adjust for a
comfortable fit.
8.
Once all buckles are secured and tightened,
the second person may release their support
of the child.
9.
NOTE: if child feels low on your back have the second
person lift the child up slightly while pulling to adjust
the shoulder straps.
1.
Removing Baby from the Carrier:
Backpack Position Assisted
* IMPORTANT! When releasing the baby from the carrier, keep at least one hand
on the baby at all times.
With baby supported at all times, your partner will
release the two head support buckles, then both
side closure assemblies. Your partner will then lift
your child from your back.
2.
With assistance from your partner, reverse steps
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Backpack Position Assisted.
