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> BACK POSITION
> Does your child no longer need the infant seat and can safely hold up
his/her own head? Particularly when your child would like to see more
of his/her surroundings or if he/she is becoming heavier, it makes sense
to try out carrying him/her on your back. You can practice in advance in
front of your bed or ask another person to help you.
Let the back panel of the
manduca carrier hang
down in front of you.
Loosen the shor t end of the
waist belt webbing such that
you can easily slide it around
your waist. Lengthen the
webbings on the shoulder
straps slightly.
1)
Bring your child up to your
chest.
2)
Pull up the back panel
of the manduca carrier.
3)
Hold both shoulder straps
using both hands. Take care
that your child is positioned
in the middle of the carrier.
4)
Now hold both shoulder straps
using just one hand.
5)
Position your free hand between
both shoulder straps from below
and hold both shoulder straps as
closely as possible to your child.
6)
(7a) Your other hand is now free to hold your
child. Position the elbow between you and
your child through the shoulder strap nearest
the front of your body.
(7b) Continue to hold the shoulder straps tightly
such that your child is held safely by your upper
arm.
7a)
7b)
