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Upsee User Manual
3.7 My child just “hangs” in the Upsee.
What should I do?
This shows that your child is not
bearing weight through their legs.
There may be several reasons for this:
a. Firstly, check the fitting of the
Upsee at the harness fastenings,
and leg and connecting straps to
ensure there is enough support to
hold your child’s legs in an almost
straight position. The straps need
to be sufficiently secure to support
your child’s trunk in an upright
position, but not so much that he/
she child is suspended.
b. Your child is tired. Take them out of
the Upsee to rest.
c. Your child is not yet able to bear
weight through their legs. You can
begin to develop their standing
tolerance – see the section “My
child’s development and the Upsee”
for further guidance.
d. Your child is capable of weight
bearing but is not motivated at
the moment. Search for a suitable
activity that will help stimulate
your child to be active.
3.8 My child’s upper body is leaning
forward. Why?
If your child is leaning forward,
something is not adjusted properly.
There are four possibilities:
a. The shoulder straps need fine
tuning – see section 9.2. How
do I know how tight to pull the
connecting straps?
b. The harness is not fitted snugly
around the child’s trunk. Pay
particular attention to the pelvic
strap (lower one on the harness).
c. The child’s feet are not securely
held within the sandals – tighten
the straps.
d. You are not matched well to enjoy
the Upsee with your child. Either
your stomach is pushing the child
forward or the child’s shoulders are
above your navel so that the child’s
shoulder cannot be supported
well from your hip belt. In either
case, you will not be able to use
the Upsee with your child. You
have the option of finding another
suitable adult to enjoy the Upsee
with your child.
3.9 My child does not want to walk in
the Upsee. What should I do?
Check that your child is comfortable
and adjust the Upsee if necessary.
Discontinue use if he/she continues to
show any signs of discomfort. Try using
the Upsee only for standing to play in
a familiar environment, and ensure
the activities available while using the
Upsee are enjoyable
