10.
IMPORTANT: Always make sure baby’s face, nose, and mouth
are not obstructed.
Check your baby’s position regularly. Your baby should be
centered in the carrier with arms and legs extended and not
constricted by the carrier.
Baby’s head should be upright. If baby falls asleep or starts to
fuss in the facing-out position you should switch to the facing-in
position or remove them from the carrier entirely.
When baby is facing-outward, the
Body Side Panels should
be in a narrow position. They should be gathered toward the
center of the carrier so baby’s legs can extend downward in a
comfortable position.
PLEASE NOTE : The arms of smaller babies should be
positioned out of the sides of the carrier, above the
Torso
Band and below the Shoulder Buckles. Larger babies’ arms
can be positioned over the folded-down head support.
5.
Bring the
Carrier Body
up over your baby’s body.
The
Head Support
should be unbuttoned and
secured in the folded-down position.
Make sure one arm is securely supporting baby
throughout the buckling process. Baby is not secure
until all the buckles and straps are properly fastened
and adjusted.
Still supporting baby with your left arm, fasten the
Shoulder Buckle
on your right shoulder.
Switch your support of baby to your right arm, and
fasten the
Shoulder Buckle
on your left shoulder.
6.
While still supporting baby, pull the
Torso Band
Strap
behind you to tighten the band and pull baby
close in to your body. Make sure the
Torso Band
is snug, but not too tight. Baby’s legs should not
be constricted.
* The baby should NEVER be leaning forward in
the carrier.
7.
When the baby is properly positioned, you should be
able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top of your
baby’s head.
To adjust the baby higher on your chest, lift the baby
slightly and pull the
Shoulder Strap End
tighter, first
on one side, then on the other.
9.
Carrier Use for an Older Baby: Facing-Out Position
2
This position is for babies with head control.
* IMPORTANT! To avoid possible injury to baby’s neck or back, your baby MUST have
sufficient head control before you place baby in the Facing-Out position. Baby should
be able to hold his or her head upright without assistance.
* Your baby should always be comfortable. If your baby is fussy it could be an indication
that he or she is not properly positioned. If this occurs, take your baby out immediately
and adjust.
* We recommend having another adult assist you if this is your first time using this type
of carrier.
* Support baby securely throughout the process of putting baby in the carrier, until all the
buckles and straps are properly fastened and adjusted.
* When using this carrier in the facing-out position, you should fit it to the user before
placing the baby in the carrier.
NOTE: If you prefer to start with your left arm supporting baby,
simply swap right for left, and vice versa, in these instructions.
1.
Repeat steps 1-6 of
1
Carrier Use for an Infant:
Facing-In Position
Instructions (See Page 5).
IMPORTANT! Make sure the
Head Support Buttons are
unfastened, and the
Head Support is hanging down.
2.
Open the
Head Support Buttons
on both sides, and
fold down the
Head Support
in front of you. Secure
the
Head Support
by fastening the
Head Support
Snaps
to the
Carrier Body
. This will keep the Head
Support away from baby’s nose and mouth.
3.
Pick up your baby and place him or her on your
chest, facing away from you.
Holding baby in your right arm, use your left hand
to place his or her leg through the
Leg Opening
on
your left side.
4.
Switch your support of baby to your left arm. With
your right hand, place his or her leg through the
Leg
Opening
on your right side.
