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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 Do's 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.
•
If baby falls asleep or starts to fuss in the facing-out position you should switch to the facing-in position or
remove them from the carrier entirely.
Fusion
Carrier Position Options
™
Position:
Facing-In with
Narrow Seat
e:
Ag
For babies 8 lbs
For babies 15 lbs
to 15 lbs
to 32 lbs
s:
Until your child is
The wide seat
Tip
able to hold his/
allows a larger
her head upright,
baby to ride in a
this is the correct
seated position
position.
with his/her
legs wrapping
When the baby
around you. This
is positioned
is a comfortable
correctly, you
position for
should be able to
the child and it
tilt forward slightly
provides better
and kiss the top
weight distribution
of your child's
for you.
head.
Instructions:
see pg. 6
see pg. 9
Facing-In with
Facing-Out with
Wide Seat
Narrow Seat
Baby is able to
Baby is able to fully
hold their head
sit up on their own.
up on their own
Never use the
This position
wide seat when
requires assistance
baby is facing-out.
from a second
person.
This position
Wearing the carrier
allows your baby
closer to your body
to visually explore
and higher up
their surroundings
on your back will
while maintaining
minimize stress
close contact with
to your back and
you.
shoulders from
prolonged use.
see pg. 12
see pg. 14
3.
Helpful Hints:
• 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.
• Facing-Out Position - Baby Facing Away From You - Once your child is able to hold
his/her head up, your baby is ready for a new adventure. This position allows him/her to
visually explore their surroundings while maintaining close contact with you. Always use
the narrow seat position when carrying in the baby facing-out position.
• Backpack 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, use the narrow seat. Larger
Backpack with
babies and children use the wide seat. The wide seat allows a larger child to ride in a
Wide Seat
comfortable seated position with their legs wrapping around you.
• For Facing-Out Position, always use the narrow seat.
• For Backpack Assisted Position, always use the wide 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 a cloth or sponge between machine washings. Drip dry only. DO NOT iron.
4.
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