Crossover Carrier
™
Position Options
3.
For Safe and Secure Carrying:
If you are new to babywearing or are using a new carrier style, there are definitely some things you need to
know before placing your baby in the carrier. Here are some important Dos and Don’ts for proper use of your
carrier. Please be sure to review this manual in its entirety for all safety information.
•
Practice before you start. Be sure to try out your carrier before you put baby in the first time.
•
Check regularly that baby’s chin is positioned upwardly and never pressed into his/her chest.
•
Don’t overdress your baby. Your closeness and body heat along with the carrier fabric will help to keep
them warm.
•
TIP: Small children have poor temperature regulation, so check baby’s abdomen, forehead, and
neck frequently.
•
Check your baby’s legs often to make sure they are warm and blood circulates freely. Should the calves
and feet appear to be a slightly different color, shift baby in the carrier.
Ag
e:
For babies 8 lbs to 15
lbs (3.6 kgs to 6.8 kgs)
For babies 15 lbs to 40 lbs
(6.8 kgs to 18.2 kgs)
Baby is able to fully
sit up on their own
Tip
s:
Until your child is able
to hold his/her head
upright, this is the
correct position.
When the baby is
positioned correctly, you
should be able to tilt
forward slightly and
kiss the top of your
child’s head.
The wide seat allows a
larger baby to ride in a
seated position with his/
her legs wrapping around
you.
This is a comfortable
position for the child and
it provides better weight
distribution for you.
This position
requires assistance
from a second
person. Wearing
the carrier closer
to your body and
higher up on your
back will minimize
stress on your back
and shoulders from
prolonged use.
Instructions:
see pg. 6
see pg. 10
see pg. 13
Position:
Facing-In with
Gathered Seat
Facing-In with
Expanded Seat
Backpack with
Expanded Seat
4.
Helpful Hints:
The Gather
™
Practical Wrap & Buckle
Carrier is designed for greater comfort for both
you and your child. The strap system distributes baby’s weight to make carrying more
comfortable for you and baby, letting baby ride in a natural seated position.
• Facing-In Position - Baby Facing Toward You
- Until your child is able to hold his/her
head upright, this is the correct position. It affords your baby lots of close physical contact
and attention, while leaving your hands free. In this position, you can entertain and bond
with your newborn by talking, touching, playing or just making eye-contact.
• Back Carry Position - Child Facing Towards You
- When your little one can fully sit
up on his/her own, putting them on your back allows you to carry the child comfortably
for longer periods of time. In this position your baby is free to check out what is going on
around them and still know that you are right there.
What seat position should I use?
• For Facing-In Position, smaller babies,
8 lbs to 15 lbs (3.6 kgs to 6.8 kgs), use the
gathered seat. Larger babies and children use the expanded seat. The expanded seat
allows a larger child to ride in a comfortable seated position with their legs wrapping
around you.
• For
Back Carry Assisted Position
, always use the expanded seat.
How do I know if my baby is at the right height when carrier is worn in the front? You
should be able to tilt forward slightly and kiss the top of your child’s head.
• When placing your baby in or taking them out of the carrier, sitting down will make
the procedure easier. Until you are familiar with the placement of baby, it is also
recommended to do so over a soft surface.
• It is best to limit the use of your carrier to 10-20 minutes until you and your baby are both
completely comfortable in it together.
• Wearing the carrier closer to your body and higher up on your back (or chest when worn
in the front position) will minimize stress to your back and shoulders from prolonged use.
Care Instructions:
Machine wash cold, separately, on gentle cycle with mild detergent. DO NOT bleach. Wipe
clean with cloth or sponge between machine washings. Drip dry. DO NOT iron. Do not
dry clean.