WARNING:
Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement and that of
your child.
WARNING:
Take care when bending or leaning forward.
WARNING:
This carrier is not suitable for use during sporting activities.
Please visit the following websites for more carrier safety information:
http://www.naturalmamas.co.uk/blog/sling-safety-with-younger-babies/
http://www.slingguide.co.uk/safetyadvice.php
http://www.naturalmamas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TICKS2.pdf
Safety
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Read all instructions before assembling and using the soft carrier.
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Use common sense when using a sling: your baby’s safety is your responsibility.
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Check to assure all buckles, snaps, straps, and adjustments are secure before each use.
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Check for ripped seams, torn straps or fabric and damaged fasteners before each use.
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Stop using immediately if you notice any damage.
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Ensure proper placement of child in product including leg placement.
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Ensure that your baby has a good air supply, that there is no fabric over his/her face
or mouth, and their chin is not resting directly on their chest – there should be at least
two finger widths of free space between chin and chest. Premature infants, infants with
respiratory problems, and infants under 4 months are at greatest risk of suffocation.
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Never use a soft carrier when balance or mobility is impaired because of exercise,
drowsiness, or medical conditions.
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Never use a soft carrier while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning,
which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals.
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Never wear a soft carrier while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
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Do not use in place of a car seat.
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Do not operate machinery, drive a vehicle or ride a bike when using a carrier.
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Always tie securely with a double knot.
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Be aware of your baby’s body heat when using a sling. The carrier provides extra layers
of fabric and therefore warmth for you both; you are also sharing each other’s body
heat. You will probably need a layer or two less clothing than normal, but make sure
your child has something warm for their legs and feet if necessary.
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Ensure your baby’s head is well supported.
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Do not leave a carrier around your child unsupervised.
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We do not recommend back carries until your child has good head control & is over 4
months old.
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Do not position your child in the carrier so that their body is facing away from you.
This carrier has not been designed for carrying children in this position, nor do we
recommend it.
