> THE FIRST STEPS
3
> SAFETY.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the carrier for the fi rst
time! Check all seams, buckles and snaps on a regular basis. In the beginning, practice in
front of a mirror or get someone to assist you until you are well acquainted with how to
use the carrier.
> POSITION OF BUCKLES.
All buckles are padded underneath and secured
by an elastic safety loop. The short ends of the webbings should always be tightened such
that the fastened buckle is positioned on the padding and behind the elastic safety loop.
In this way, if a buckle is opened unintentionally, it will be caught in the safety loop.
> WAIST BELT BUCKLE.
Always fasten the waist belt fi rst before putting your
child into the manduca baby carrier. Never unbuckle the waist belt while your child is
in the carrier! The waist belt is secured with a special three-point buckle that only can
be opened by using two hands or three fi ngers at the same time. This ensures that an
unintended release is nearly impossible.
> ADJUSTING TO YOUR BODY.
Adjust the length of the shoulder straps
and the waist belt to your own size before using the carrier for the fi rst time.
The long ends of the webbing normally only have to be adjusted once in the beginning.
The loose ends of the webbings can be tucked into the designated belt loops.
The short ends of the webbings should be used for fi ne tuning during daily use.
> “CLOSE ENOUGH TO KISS” POSITION.
During the fi rst weeks,
you should carry your baby high and close to your body such that you can easily kiss
his/her head. To this end, the waist belt can be worn around either your waist or
on your hips.
> SEATING POSITIONS.
For the best support of your baby, the back panel of
the manduca baby carrier should be positioned up to the neck of younger or sleeping
babies. Thanks to the useful combination of the infant seat and back extension, you have
a total of four diff erent seating positions which are appropriate for the age, size and
needs of your child.
First, unfasten the buckle and increase the length of the
webbing. Bring the ends of the waist belt together in front
of you such that the black webbing is on the outside.
Then guide the male part of the buckle through the elastic
safety loop and fasten the buckle. The buckle has been properly
fastened when you hear a loud “clicking” sound and the clasps
on both sides have snapped into place.
Adjust the waist belt using the long end of the webbing to
comfortably fit your size.
Slide the waist belt around your waist to
bring the manduca carrier to the preferred
position: in front, on your back or on your
hips.
Now adjust the short end of the webbing
such that the buckle is positioned behind the
safety loop and on top of the padding.
> Regardless of which
manduca carrier position
you wish to use, these
fi
rst
fi
ve steps are the
same for all of them.
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